Featured in The Dallas Morning News, Melissa Gerstle shares her approach to landscape design in North Texas through the 2026 Southern Living Idea House in Fredericksburg, Texas. Drawing inspiration from the Hill Country landscape, Gerstle created outdoor spaces that connect the home with the surrounding land, incorporating native and adaptive plants, a custom fountain, fire pit areas, and views toward the water.

Melissa Gerstle shares her expertise on creating a thoughtful landscape North Texas homeowners can enjoy throughout the seasons. Featured in The Dallas Morning News, the article explores ornamental trees and shrubs that can bring privacy, shade, seasonal interest, and beautiful views to the home. From evergreen hollies and magnolias to Japanese maples and flowering trees, Melissa offers insight into selecting plants that complement both the landscape and the architecture.

Melissa Gerstle Design brings the Texas Hill Country to life in Southern Living’s 2026 Idea House in Fredericksburg, creating a landscape shaped by the beauty and character of the surrounding land. Native and adapted plantings, meditative water features, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces come together to create an inviting landscape that feels natural to its setting while complementing the architecture of the home.