Founder
Leland Walmsley
Founder of everGREEN landscape architects, Leland Walmsley was born into a family of professionally renown designers practicing Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction, and City Planning in Southern California since 1918. Grandmother Margaret Sears is a celebrated landscape architect of the 20th century. Her portfolio includes: the exteriors of Gone with the Wind, the published gardens of "Il Brolino", the original gardens of the world-class Ojai Valley Inn Spa & Golf Resort. She collaborated on early California estates with world-renowned architects Wallace Neff, Myron Hunt, Paul Williams, Roland Coates, and Reginald Johnson. On her knee, Leland absorbed it all. Fast forward – 2004, everGREEN is launched and proves a path for others to follow in both awe inspiring and eco-conscious garden design.
"I love what I do; everyday I get to paint with plants and my canvas is the earth."
A talented artist, illustrator, photographer, designer and landscape architect in his own right, Leland continues his family's rich tradition of award-winning and published designs, captivating clients, and lovingly bringing paradise back to the planet, one gorgeous garden space at a time.
"My family and I have always practiced 'cutting edge', 'organic', 'environmentally responsible', and 'green' design, while others are just now scrambling to catch up. Many of my early client's don't even realize their gardens are 'eco-sensitive', but are enjoying all the benefits – reduced installation and maintenance costs and a healthier environment to work, live and play in. The way nature intended – the best of all worlds - inspiring, magical, and sustainable."
Leland is the 1st LEED AP and Green Roof and Living Wall Specialist Landscape Architect in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties and is a sought-after speaker on the topics of "aesthetics and eco-friendly garden design", "living walls", "green roofs", "water efficiency", "fire-scaping", and more. His firm and dedicated team of associates and office staff have adopted the 2030 Challenge – a commitment to landscape design, construction and maintenance with zero fossil fuel emissions by 2030.
"What we do in and around our own homes effects the waterways and environment we all share. I hope to show people that regardless of design style, their gardens can be resource saving, eco-friendly and absolutely stunning. It's easy to be a responsible global citizen without sacrificing the dream for an outstanding garden."