Our Story
Founded in 2012 by landscape architect student, C-27 landscape contractor, and TV host Sara Bendrick, Sarita Landscapes has become one of San Diego's premier landscape design and build companies.
At Sarita Landscapes, we lead with creativity, craftsmanship, and customer service. We offer innovative design solutions tailored to your needs, partner with skilled artisans who uphold the highest standards, and ensure our clients feel informed and respected throughout the process.
In San Diego, outdoor spaces are an extension of your home, and we are excited to create an environment your family and friends can enjoy for years to come.
Meet the Team
Press and Awards
Sara Bendrick
Founder. Designer. Contractor.
Sara Bendrick is a San Diego, California based designer, licensed contractor and television host for the DIY and HGTV networks. As a creator and thought leader, she is using her platforms to shift people’s mindset about and engagement with outdoor space from supplemental to essential.
Sara combines her landscape contracting business, love of plants and DIY attitude to create content that educates and inspires. From her socials to her book to her television shows she balances joy, health and environmentally-conscious decision making to encourage people to deepen their relationship with nature.
Ryan Glidden
Project Manager. Designer.
Ryan Glidden joined Sarita Landscapes in 2020, bringing over 20 years of experience to the team. Originally from New England, he moved to San Diego in 2004 and worked his way up from crew member to project manager at a commercial landscape company. Seeking more creativity, he joined a boutique residential design and build firm, where he began creating and installing his own designs.
Starting as a design subcontractor at Sarita Landscapes, Ryan quickly became a full-time team member. He is involved in every project stage, from initial contact to final walkthrough, and is passionate about building spaces that clients can truly enjoy.
