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Sara Bendrick gets her hands dirty beautifying the outdoors spaces of California homes as host of two DIY Network series Build It Like Bendrick and Lawn & Order. Growing up in San Diego, she discovered a passion for being hands on and creating what she wanted to see in her world. Sara brings that passion to each of her landscape design projects, realizing each one has unique challenges and budget constraints that pave the way for creative solutions.


Because of this love for art and nature, Sara studied Landscape Architecture at California Polytechnic State University. After college, she honed her residential design skills by working for a design and build firm, eventually starting her own landscape design business. Sara prides herself on incorporating her clients’ personalities into elements of her designs, whether for private residences or large-scale commercial projects.  

Before she comes to Raleigh, we asked her about everything from landscaping to her favorite party “must have”. 

Q. What was the last picture you took with your phone?
SARA: Last photo on my phone was a picture of a canyon that I hike through.

Q. If you had to move to another country, which would you pick and why?
SARA: Somewhere Mediterranean, probably Croatia because I am part Croatian and it's the most beautiful country I've even seen.

Q. What’s one thing we wouldn’t guess about you?
SARA: I love to sing and my sister is making me sing for her wedding.

Q. Fill in the blanks: The three things I can’t live without are ___, ______, and _____.
SARA: Family, good Friendships, and enough sleep :)

Q. What’s a must-have at any party you’re throwing?
SARA: Vegetables, yummy yummy vegetables

Q. What project have you been most proud to work on?
SARA: My Book, "Big Impact Landscaping' It was a ton of work but really worth it.

Q. Where do you go online to find inspiration? 
SARA: Pinterest or instagram

Q. What’s one thing you wish every homeowner knew?
SARA: That changing space can change you.

Q. What are your best small space living hacks? 
SARA: Mirrors or working with scale

Q. What’s something that folks should watch out for when working with a contractor or interior designer?
SARA: Find someone they trust, and that values their opinion. At the end of the day it's the homeowners project, as a designer/builder, I am just the facilitator.

Q. Could you live in a tiny home? 
SARA: Living in a tiny home would be tough, but would be fun for a retreat.

Q. You’ve been interviewed many times. What is the one question you always wish someone would ask?
SARA: Why do you do it? Because I love it!

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FEBRUARY 23-25, 2018.
RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER