Our story

After many years in the corporate world, I became truly inspired while working with a landscaper on my front yard. I discovered a passion for the work and a love for the plants. The 2013 drought was another pivotal moment, prompting my decision to follow a new path. Strongly influenced by my weekly hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains, I decided to start a landscape design company focusing on California native plants and sustainability. 

Los Angeles is such a diverse city – a unique blend of dissimilar neighborhoods with rich histories, distinct microclimates and endless potential. These elements bring challenges and inspiration to each project, and I greatly enjoy getting to know each client and each garden throughout the design process. 

Together, we can create a beautiful landscape that will provide an urban green space for you and your neighborhood to enjoy.

Carol Armour Aronson | Founder, Seco Verde


California Landscape Contractor License C27#1039706

In the Spotlight

Showcasing Sustainable Landscaping Excellence


2023 | Theodore Payne Foundation

Native Plant Garden Tour: Spring of Life
Corrigan Garden No. 21, Sierra Madre

2022 | Wall Street Journal

California’s Worst Drought on Record Spells Trouble for Classic Green Lawns

The article praises the shift towards California native landscapes and features photographs of Seco Verde, Inc.‘s eco-friendly Mueller garden project.

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2021 | CA Native Plant Society

360 Virtual Garden Tour | Santa Clarita Garden

2019 | Theodore Payne Foundation

Native Plant Garden Tour | Garden No. 10, Burbank

2018 | Theodore Payne Foundation

Native Plant Garden Tour | Garden No. 32, North Hollywood

2016 | La Cañada Valley Beautiful Award

Residential Landscape Award Winner