Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Blooming in Brengle Terrace Park

Bryan Morse, the president and CEO of the group, walks through the gardens with bare feet. He can name most of the plants spread throughout the various themed areas because he planted most of them.

Classic Craftsmanship in Escondido, CA

From sdhome magazine Designer Details: Bryan Morse “Ignore the rules” was the mantra of Vista stone artist and landscape designer Bryan … More

Moving Water in Vista, CA…

From San Diego Home & Garden Magazine

A Tropical Delight in Leucadia, CA

Bryan Morse is a rare breed with broad expertise as a licensed General Contractor, Landscape Designer and Environmental Artist

Natural Swim Ponds Are Growing

Ellen Landscape’s “Eco-garden” grabbed attention at the renowned Chelsea Flower Show this May in London. The Irish landscape architect Elma … More

Clean and natural: Vista designer’s system uses plants to filter pool water

Unable to find any information about how to build a natural swimming pool, Morse said he “just went with what felt right” and built the pool as he would any other, with return lines, a main drain, skimmers and a pump. However, next to the pool he built two regeneration zones, which, unlike in European swim ponds, are completely separate from the swimming area.

Swimming Pools by Expanding Horizons

Bryan’s Swimming Pool in Vista California has been featured on the cover of the Home Section of the New York Times and … More

Bryan’s Cardiff Project featured in S.A.N.D.A.G. Mother’s Day Gardens Tour

Text from Brochure… “Bryan Morse’s professional experience and artistic flair are evident in his home and landscape. Use of field-stone … More

Glass Bottle Wall and More in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

Sometimes an opportunity arises to do a project that is truly unique. This front yard remodel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA was … More

EXPLORE ALTA VISTA GARDENS’ ‘LIVING MUSEUM’ OF PLANTS, ART

An Accomplished Environmental Artist, Bryan Morse has left his imprint on the Gardens. An Officer of the Board of Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista, CA for thirteen years and, for six years was the President of the Board and Director of Gardens.