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Butterfly Effect Garden Design
Certified California Native Plant Landscaper
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Butterfly Effect Garden Design
At Butterfly Effect Garden Design, we create landscapes that are as beautiful as they are sustainable. As a Certified California Native Plant Landscaper, we specialize in gardens that thrive in Southern California’s Mediterranean climate—blending vibrant California natives with timeless Mediterranean plants for low-water, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.
Our design packages include detailed 2D plans for precise plant placement and immersive 3D renderings so you can clearly visualize your new garden before installation begins.
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✨ Why choose Butterfly Effect Garden Design?
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Certified Expertise – Certified California Native Plant Landscaper credentials you can trust
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See Before You Build – 2D plans + 3D renderings to bring your vision to life
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Climate-Smart Planting – California natives + Mediterranean palettes suited for SoCal
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Sustainable by Design – low-water, low-maintenance, and pesticide-free landscapes
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Habitat Gardens – attract butterflies, birds, and pollinators, supporting biodiversity
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Outdoor Living – gardens that extend your home into the garden
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Year-Round Beauty - colorful, thriving gardens in every season​
Thoughtfully designed plantings attract butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects, transforming your yard into a vibrant, biodiverse sanctuary that enhances your home and supports the larger ecosystem.
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Butterfly Effect Garden Design: Professional expertise, inspired design, and Biodiversity in Bloom
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
LP, Scripps Ranch, California
“Sharon is an exceptional designer. She thoughtfully planned out our new Waterwise, California native garden. Every square inch has purpose. We finished our project in October and our yard is not fully grown in but already way more interesting than grass. Sharon thoughtfully incorporated rock gardens, raised beds, and a gorgeous flagstone walking path that will flower with creeping thyme. I never would have dreamed up the stunning plants that line this flagstone pathway. The birds have made themselves at home here in the low-lying shrubs which mimic our native sage scrub. We cant wait for the spring when everything grows in and our garden is filled with birds, blooms and butterflies! Thank you Sharon!!!”
SW, Poway, California
"Sharon helped us improve the curb appeal of a street-facing part of our property, converting a messy mix of ornamental plants into a beautiful native plant garden. During her initial on-site consultation she advised us on suitable plants for the location and made 3D scans. From those scans she provided us various views, with the layout, color, and names of the new plants. This helped us visualize what the result would look like, immediately. She was responsive to some minor changes we requested, and then sourced the plants for us from local nurseries, critically inspecting their quality with her expert eye before arranging the delivery. She kept us well informed at every step and was completely transparent about the process and the cost. Without her help, we wouldn't even have known where to start, and now that everything is done and planted, it seems like it was all very easy. The service she provided was extraordinary and we couldn't be happier about the experience.”
JH, Scripps Ranch, California
"Several years ago, we added a water feature as part of our re-landscaping the backyard. It was originally designed to look like a mountain stream. I designed the landscaping surrounding the stream myself. In a few short years, it was so overgrown you couldn't see the stream. Enter Sharon Colayco, owner of Butterfly Effect Garden. She is an expert in California native plants and has a keen eye for design. We worked collaboratively to redesign the landscaping around the water feature. It has been transformed into a wonderful balance of native plants working in concert with existing shrubbery, color, texture, and stone. Sharon works with you, asking questions that help you clarify your vision of the desired outcome. She is a valuable resource for any landscape design project.”