Business Details
Custom Lois Miller Garden Design Services in San Jose
Lois Miller Lois Miller Garden Design Service has dedicated four decades to transforming outdoor spaces through personalized landscape solutions. With a foundation in ornamental horticulture and art, I combine technical expertise with creative vision to craft gardens that enhance both aesthetics and functionality. My approach prioritizes client collaboration, competitive contractor bidding, and sustainable practices rooted in California's native plant communities.As a Cal Poly graduate with hands-on construction experience, I specialize in addressing unique challenges like deer-resistant gardens while ensuring seasonal beauty and practical usability. My work extends beyond private residences to community projects, reflecting a deep understanding of diverse user needs across age groups and organizational contexts.
Services
Landscape Planning
Garden Consultations
Site Analysis
Plant Selection
Outdoor Space Design
Highlights and features
- 40 years of specialized landscape design experience
- Combines horticultural science with artistic training
- Independent designer ensuring competitive contractor bids
- Deep expertise in California native plants and ecology
- Proven track record with residential and community projects
What people say
Beautiful and we love it
Enhanced the yard and our home
Progression of seasonal color
Drew people out into the backyard
Creative use of space
Services
Landscape Planning
We create customized landscape plans integrating plant selection, hardscaping, and ecological considerations. Our process includes site measurement, concept development, and detailed working drawings for installation. Clients receive competitive contractor referrals to ensure quality execution of designed spaces.
Garden Consultations
Hourly consultations address specific garden challenges like plant selection, deer resistance, or drainage issues. We provide practical solutions based on California's climate and soil conditions while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functional outdoor living spaces.
Site Analysis
Comprehensive site assessments identify opportunities and constraints for garden development. We analyze sunlight patterns, soil composition, and existing vegetation to create tailored designs that maximize usability and environmental harmony.
People
Lois Miller
Landscape Designer
With 40 years of experience, Lois combines horticultural science and art to create functional outdoor spaces. She holds a BS in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly and has extensive hands-on construction training through apprenticeships.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We specialize in landscape planning, garden consultations, and site analysis for residential properties and small-scale commercial projects.
Are you currently accepting new clients?
The service is now closed for new business as Lois Miller has retired, but the website remains available for reference.
How do you handle contractor selection?
As an independent designer, we provide competitive contractor referrals to ensure quality implementation of our garden designs.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, and surrounding communities in California.
