Toyon Studio was founded by Tom Barlow - a designer and artist with over 25 yeas of environmental design and project management experience, Tom brings a true passion for outdoor design to home owners and businesses who want to transform their properties with beauty and ecology in mind.

Our process includes working closely with clients to understand each properties unique challenges and opportunities, aligning on the best possible design solution and overseeing the entire installation process. The design phases include: Initial discussion to fully understand the client’s desires and needs. Site analysis and full scale design drawings for hardscaping, plant layout and other outdoor details like water features, furniture, fire pits and more.

With a passion for California’s native plants, habitat restoration and sustainability, Tom is know, as much for his patient and flexibly nature, as his passion to develop beautiful, sustainable and drought tolerant landscapes with year round appeal that homeowners will enjoy for years to come.