ED BOWLBY

The Landscape Whisperer

Sanctuary Design

Have you heard the term “Landscape Whisperer?” That’s Ed! Inspired by flow and functionality, and over two decades of experience in landscape design, Ed utilizes his intuitive qualities and envisions the possibilities the moment he is invited to your space.

Ed’s intuitive talents allows him to reads the flow and energy of the space and create a transformative landscape design that reflects the your needs, dreams, and imaginative desires.

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Full-Service Design & Install

KB5 Design offers a full-service landscape design and installation.

With over two decades of professional landscape design experience, Ed is able to visualize a completed landscape almost instantly. In a short duration, he creates a seamless design that flows naturally with the architecture of the property.

Ed then coordinates with our contractors to install the project under KB5 Design’s onsite supervision and management. Our clients enjoy the experience of our team handling all phases of the transformation from start to finish.

Ed’s Specialties

Holistic Landscape Transformations

Ed's has a gift for visualizing the potential of your landscape, and works to help you achieve the yard you've always wanted.
Personal Sanctuaries

"Thank you, KB5 DESIGNS for turning our back yard into exactly what we wanted! KB5 is the BEST, and Ed knows his stuff!!! He helped us design our yard, was patient and walked us through what would work, what might not, and everything in between. He's passionate about plants, and it shows." - Susan C.
Drought Tolarant Landscaping

Professionally designed eco-friendly yards focus on color, spacing, height, and plant variety to create a cohesive landscape.

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Drought Tolerant Paradise

From a pile of dirt to a personal paradise! To create our client’s dream oasis, we needed to create a multi-layered space with unique areas for resting and relaxation. The use of California-native plants have invited in an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds. The intimate pergola seating is enhanced by the gentle sounds of a personal waterfall and stream. Dining is enjoyed al fresco on the bluestone patio softened with ribbons of flowering groundcover. And there is no better way to relax than a garden hammock.

Modern Water-wise Landscape

An unused lawn became a low-maintenance retreat! A creative plant structures, oversized boulders, and a stream of colorful stone helped top transform the backyard into a space these homeowner would truly enjoy. Because this property borders on a protected wildlife habitat, we blurred the lines between nature and home. This highly drought-tolerant and Southwestern themed planting reduced watering from three-days-a-week to once a month!

A Homeowner’s Dream Yard

What was once weeds, tired grass, and construction debris…became a client’s personal resort for staycations at home. The elegance of bluestone enhanced with the purple tips of acacia trees, lush flowering gardens and a mini citrus grove created this West L.A. homeowner’s dream-come-true. Beautiful redwood fencing provided a stunning canvas for the abundant plantings. A salad and herb garden completed the experience for these stay-at-home cooks.