Ed Bowlby
The Landscape Whisperer
Sanctuary Design
Have you heard the term “Landscape Whisperer?” That’s Ed! Inspired by flow and functionality, our highly talented landscape designer, Ed, sees the design possibilities the moment he is invited to your space.
Ed & Karina read the flow and energy of their client’s spaces, and together, create a holistic transformation of living landscape art paired with intuitive interior/ exterior design to reflect the owner’s needs and imaginative desires.
The aesthetic values read and colorized by Karina paired with Ed’s vision of how a space’s potential can vibrate on another level with the owner and their family is the formula for success and satisfaction from all of their clients.
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Full-Service Landscape Design
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 and with the artistic talents of Karina, he creates a seamless design that flows naturally with the architecture of the property.
With the design in-hand, KB5 then coordinates with our contractor partners to install your project under our onsite supervision. Our clients enjoy the experience of our team handling all phases of the transformation from start to finish.
Ed’s Specialties
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Homeowner's Dream
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.
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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.
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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!
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Our Story
The essence of ‘The BUZZ’ emerges from a deeply personal journey, rooted in love and loss. Fueled by the profound impact of witnessing my own mother and mother-in-law navigate life with unexplored potential and without play! This sanctuary is born from a heartfelt desire to rewrite the narratives of fear and self-doubt. In their memory, ‘The BUZZ’ becomes a refuge for creative souls yearning to rediscover joy, embracing the transformative power of creativity, energy, couriosity and cognitive vitality. It’s more than a business; it’s a tribute, an invitation to break free from the shackles of mere survival and embrace a life rich with play, growth, and profound healing.