Since 1989 in Santa Barbara, at her nursery/design center "Landscape ArtDesign" Lori Ann has consistently developed a broad yet unique style drawing on over 25 years experience in diverse horticultural pursuits and special projects. She is well known for her wide-ranging work in all types of gardens and grounds, as well as her famous work with Topiary. Her work synthesizes the colors, shapes, forms, and textures that surround us in our organic world. Lori Ann is a truly creative and accomplished landscape designer, with many of her gardens and sacred spaces receiving awards.

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Some of her recent projects have included restoration/ design of the historic Topiary Garden at Lotusland, a full-size maze forest, an aloe/agave/ornamental grass garden, a true working edible yard, several retreat/event centers, condominium complexes, residential and estate renovations, as well as several mixed use urban projects.

LAD also constructs/develops a variety of metal sculptures that include topiary frames in all styles and huge rolling "Lawn Balls" and moveable mazes. She and her crew are also known for cutting lawns into all kinds of patterns and designs. Ms. David's work also includes special concern areas such as sensitive plant communities and habitat areas, re-forestation (in progess/Mayan forest in Belize), allergen plants and pollinators, wetlands, and special impact areas.

Lori Ann loves to motivate and inspire others, and continues to teach classes and workshops in landscape design, topiary, floral design, herbs and their many uses, wreath making, and organic gardening. (Click here for schedule of lectures.) She has taught at UCSB, Cal Poly, UCLA, and also lectures for horticultural conferences, garden/flower shows, and many clubs and organizations She has also been a volunteer docent at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (California native plants)/'91, Lotusland (richly diverse tropical/exotic plants)/'94, and is a UCCE Master Gardener/'92.

Her interface with other contractors, architects, designers and artists allows for greater resonance in creativity and completion. Ms. David has also collaborated/renovated a successful retail nursery, and worked with specialty garden companies on products, garden buildings, and soil products.

Lori Ann works with each client's individually unique set of needs/desires and tailors each new challenge within the framework of time, budget, and maintenance outcome to create a garden or landscape of exceptional longevity and beauty. Whether it is a special patio, a small 12' by 12' Japanese garden, or 17 acres of Formal Park, each project has her complete focus. While some projects only require a few days, and carefully planned budget, others may require a long-term retainer and continuous involvement; all are given Lori Ann's utmost love and attention.