At Home Landscape By Nikki

05/10/2026

PHOTOS FROM MY GARDEN—- Even as a landscape designer, I have to remind myself sometimes to stop working in the garden long enough to actually enjoy it. 🌿

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the endless list — weeding, mulching, trimming, deadheading, watering… there is always something that “needs” done in the yard.

Lately, I’ve been making it a point to simply stroll through the garden and focus on the little things instead — the texture of a fern unfurling, the movement of ornamental grasses in the breeze, the layering of foliage, a favorite view from across the yard, or the way evening light hits the plants just right.

A garden doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is slow down long enough to appreciate what you’ve already created. ✨

03/25/2026

This recent google review is a reflection of my structured 5-phase design process. From the first conversation to the final details, each step is intentional, collaborative, and rooted in creating something special & solving problems.

Beyond the process is my genuine passion for landscape design. I don't just design outdoor spaces-- I help shape how people live, gather, and feel in their homes.

I'm so grateful to the clients who trust the process and take the time to share their experience.

03/20/2026

Photo from my Garden | Quietly intricate, yet remarkably resilient 🤍.

The Ivory Prince Hellebore quietly commands attention in the landscape—soft, layered blooms with a resilience that carries them through late winter’s chill.

Just when everything else is still waking up, this beauty delivers that first hint of life… a subtle but powerful start to spring after a long season of hibernation. 🌿✨

Perfect for adding early interest, texture, and a little optimism to shaded spaces. It’s also deer resistant. ̇gn

03/12/2026

03/06/2026

💥 Demo day on a fabulous new project!

There’s something about that first day of demolition that feels like the official start of the transformation. Today we’re breaking ground on a really exciting landscape project, and I couldn’t ask for a more perfect day for it. ☀️

Also… my new project signs are making their debut today and I’m kind of obsessed with them. Watching a vision go from paper to real life never gets old.

Stay tuned — this one is going to be a good one. 🌿✨

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02/01/2026

While the landscape sleeps and winter drags on, the designs don't.

Winter is for bloomscrolling, planning, and dreaming up gardens that will steal the show come spring.

01/30/2026

Plants are living, breathing, growing things. 🌱
They need nutrients, light, water, and the right habitat to thrive.

Just like people, they have preferences.
They respond to change.
Science evolves.
Environments shift.

That’s why continuing education matters.

These aren’t stagnant widgets you drop into the ground and forget.
They’re dynamic, responsive, and essential.

Thank you, Willoway Nursery, for investing in education, science, and the long-term success of the landscapes we create. 🌿✨

01/25/2026

❄️When we're blanketed in snow during a never-ending January, I'm staying cozy thinking about pool-time this summer ☀️.

Winter is always more exciting when you're designing beautiful pools and outdoor living spaces.

The perfect season to plan what you'll enjoy all summer long💦.

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01/11/2026

🌹 Yay! I just got mine and can’t wait to dig in.
The cold winter months are the perfect time to slow down, get inspired, and plan your garden goals for the upcoming growing season. From dreaming up new plant palettes to refining layouts, this is where great gardens begin.

I’d love to hear—what are you working on for your landscape this year? 🌿

✨ I also offer walkthrough garden reviews to help evaluate your existing landscape, identify opportunities, and create a clear plan for the season ahead.

12/27/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re reminded that the greatest luxury is the comfort of home. ✨
Wishing you a New Year filled with cozy evenings, glowing lights, peaceful moments, and outdoor spaces that welcome you back every single day.
I can help make 2026 be a year where home feels like your favorite place to be.