We’re a small team who are obsessed with helping you get the most out of your garden
Since 2013, Secret Garden Landscapes has served countless homeowners and transformed 300+ yards. Our work has garnered recognition in publications like Forbes Home, House Beautiful, and the Wall Street Journal. With time, our team has grown, enhancing our capabilities to serve a broader clientele.
Our team boasts expertise in plant health, landscape design, and project management. Laura has fostered robust partnerships with contractors, allowing us to provide end-to-end services, from garden consultations to high-end designs through installation, and now we are excited to be bringing you a unique Outdoor Care Concierge Service.
Award-winning Landscape Designer, Laura Osteen, grew up appreciating the outdoor landscape at an early age, spending many hours in the garden, digging in the dirt, planting flowers, and hiking the surrounding hills. Growing up in the SF East Bay, she understands the unique conditions here – like the wet winters, dry summers and the amazingly diverse plant palette that thrives in our Mediterranean climate.
Laura brings a multidisciplinary background to landscape design and maintenance, equipping her with the skills to combine sustainability, function, and aesthetics in Secret Garden Landscapes’ work. Not to mention, the passion, creativity, and empathy Laura brings to help homeowners create a yard that harmonizes their personal style, lifestyle preferences, and distinct way of connecting with nature. Laura has spent decades honing her craft and continues to expand her skillset.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her husband and three children (12, 14, and 16) in the San Francisco Bay Area. She loves hiking, biking, and discovery to strengthen her family’s connection to the natural world.
Lauren brings her creativity, gifted spatial awareness, and an exceptional ability to connect with clients to every project she takes on. A graduate of UC Berkeley’s Master’s in Landscape Architecture program, Lauren is uniquely qualified to design gardens that are both systematic and inspired. She customizes each space to reflect the specific needs and preferences of her clients, all while creating a sense of harmony, balance, and unity throughout the design.
Lauren’s talent for listening and understanding client goals, paired with her artistic vision, ensures every project results in a space that is not only functional but also a true reflection of the client’s style and personality.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys traveling, experimenting with new recipes, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Lauren Knight
Lead Designer
Claudia Cohan
Designer & Plant Specialist
Claudia brings extensive plant expertise to your project, honed through years of experience in the nursery industry. She has a remarkable ability to pair plants not only for visual impact but also for environmental benefits. With a deep understanding of how plants work together to create havens for pollinators and support California natives, Claudia ensures your garden thrives both aesthetically and ecologically.
As a Master Gardener and a graduate of Merritt College in Landscape Architecture, Claudia offers a unique blend of technical knowledge and creative insight.
In her free time, Claudia enjoys visiting family and friends on the East Coast, cooking, and hiking with her friends
Pam oversees every project with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the highest standards are met. With a background in floral design and plant selection, she excels at helping clients choose the perfect plants for each space, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and environmental harmony. As a graduate of Merritt College in Landscape Architecture, Pam combines technical expertise with creative vision to craft outdoor spaces that are both practical and beautiful.
Known for her ability to connect with clients and translate their needs into thoughtful, stunning designs, Pam is also our resident styling guru. Her keen eye for detail and creative touch make each project uniquely special.
Outside of work, Pam loves hiking, traveling, hosting college students with her husband, and spending time with her beloved black Labrador, her constant companion on adventures.
Pam Severson
Project Manager
What we believe in at Secret Garden Landscapes
We believe that you deserve to have a garden that feels like a sanctuary, not a stress. Somewhere you’re proud to show off.
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We believe in connecting with and working with nature by thinking about water and energy efficiency in our designs.
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We believe in sustainability and we design gardens, use space and recommend plants that will work with your specific garden environment and climate.
We believe in being stewards of the environment. We think that by creating beautiful, relaxing and fun outdoor spaces for your family, you will encourage your kids to love nature.
We believe in functionality over frivolity and we will always suggest practical advice to help you get the most out of your outdoor space without compromising on design.
