Landscape design with a deeper purpose.

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About Us

The details are everything.

I believe a beautiful outdoor space does more than look good. It changes how you feel. My work draws on a background in landscape architecture and public health. What drives every project is the conviction that good design is good for you.

Every space is different. I pay close attention to materials, proportion, plant selection, and how a garden moves. Because the details are where beauty actually lives.

Good design lives in the specifics. Materials are at the heart of every decision. Their texture, weight, and how they meet one another sets the tone for the entire space. How a path draws you through a garden. Which plants hold their beauty through every season. I think about all of it.

I work closely with each client from the first conversation through installation. The goal is a landscape that feels inevitable, like it could only ever have been yours.

Our work.

Calm in the Canopy: A Garden Retreat of Green and Brick
Once a plain lawn with scattered shrubs, this backyard has been reimagined into a richly layered sanctuary that invites both solitude and connection.
This full-yard transformation creates a warm, inviting, and highly usable outdoor retreat.
Shadow and Structure: A Warm Modern Outdoor Living Space
An inviting outdoor retreat designed to reflect the clients' desire for a space that feels both modern and tropical.
Stone Serenity: Terracing a Sloped Backyard with Bay Views
Through thoughtful transformation, the landscape has been reimagined into a serene sanctuary where nature and architecture harmonize to create inviting, functional spaces.
Curb Appeal Redesign with Curved Stone Wall
This front yard underwent a full transformation—from a flat, unremarkable lawn with basic foundation shrubs to a sculpted, welcoming landscape with layered interest.
Stone & Soil: A Large Scale Landscape Transformation in Sonoma
This project was all about finding the right balance—creating spaces that feel designed and intentional while preserving the natural beauty and openness of the land.
Creekside Sanctuary: A Native Plant Restoration
This project restored a creekside landscape that had been overtaken by non-native plants.
Details
These images highlight some of the important details within the designs, each one contributing to a place you want to remain in and enjoy.
Modern Rooftop Retreat: Privacy, Dining, and Relaxation
This rooftop deck was designed to make the most of the bay views while providing a variety of spaces for residents to spend time.
Recognition
Best of Houzz 2026 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2025 - Client Satisfaction
Best of Houzz 2024 - Client Satisfaction
Testimonials

"She thinks of all the details."

"It made a huge difference in our lives."

"Thoughtful, thorough, and a great design sense."

"You will be rewarded with the most beautiful of spaces in which to work, relax, and enterain guests."

"Excellent designs and a strong work ethic."

"An incredible aesthetic and attention to detail."

"Exceptional communication and meticulous attention to detail."

"Very creative, with great aesthetic value."

"Designs liked and respected by so many."

"We are outside so much more than we ever were."

"I hired Dianne to design my landscape after being referred to her and she did not disappoint. She is great to work with! She listened well to what we hoped for and made very creative suggestions that met our target budget and look great. She thinks of all the details, kept us well informed during the process, was able to show us in 3D what she suggested, and came up with a beautiful design for our family. I would recommend her to anyone."

Simona Augelli

"Dianne put her creativity and pragmatism to work in developing a recently-implemented plan for our front, back, and side yards in Davis, CA. Her work reflected and extended our interests and ideas as she brought forward a range of solutions toward delivering a compelling concept that could be delivered within our price range. The resulting yard has made a huge difference in our lives.…" She selected plants that are easy to take care of yet provide continual year-round blossoming, creating an interesting and flexible canvas for our continued gardening efforts. She has turned our backyard into an engaging and interesting environment exceeding our expectations. She also was an excellent troubleshooter as the project was constructed, working effectively with the contractor throughout. I would highly recommend Dianne for both her landscape architecture and her attention to detail in monitoring construction."

David Zehnder · Davis, CA

"Dianne is a pleasure to work with. She is thoughtful, thorough, and has a great design sense. I highly recommend her services."

Joe DeCredico Studio

"Dianne is the consummate artistic genius and professional. She is well-educated and highly skilled in all aspects of design, both inside and outside the home. She is an eager and avid listener and uses her acute sense of asthetic and years of design to make your dreams a reality. I highly recommend Dianne for your home projects. You will be rewarded with the most beautiful of spaces in which to work, relax, and enterain guests. She is a standout in her field!"

Dawn Carrington

"Dianne Sprott has excellent designs, strong work ethic and works well with clients and industry people. I highly recommend her."

Stasia Tikkanen

"Dianne has an incredible aesthetic and attention to detail! I have seen many of her landscape design renderings and they are expertly and beautifully crafted. It is so clearly evident that she takes great pride in establishing a trusting relationship with her customer, listening to their vision in order to create the outdoor oasis of their dreams!"

Geneva Foncannon

"Dianne of Ornamental Land Design impressed me with their exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. They listened attentively to my ideas and preferences, creating a design that harmoniously integrated with the surroundings. Their strong communication throughout the project kept me informed and involved. Not only is she very knowledgeable, but she is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this landscape architect for their outstanding skills and commitment to excellence."

Lisa Citarella

"Dianne came highly recommended and did not disappoint. i was so pleased with her design, very creative and a great aesthetic value."

Eve Glass · Houzz

"Dianne is an incredibly talented landscape professional whose designs are liked and respected by so many! She is professional and very easy to work with and I can't recommend her enough."

Houzz User

"Working with Dianne was one of the best decisions we made for our home. She is easy to talk with, professional, and came in with far more ideas than I anticipated. Her aesthetic is exceptional and she has a true gift for seeing what a space can be.…" She redesigned our whole property and the result has been wonderful. We are outside so much more than we ever were. Being in this space makes me happy, and that is not something I expected a landscape design to do for us. It has had a real impact on how we live as a family. If you are looking for someone who listens, follows through, and truly loves what she does, Dianne is it. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

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Contact

Every good design starts with a conversation

A few details about your property and timing are enough to begin. We'll follow up with a short call to discuss scope and fit.

Location
Lafayette, CA & Sacramento, CA
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