TESTIMONIALS

Client Success Stories

My husband and I bought a very outdated Tudor-style home in 2020 and spent the next year renovating the entire interior to make it fresh and bright. In 2022 we reached out to Melissa and her team to help us transform the overgrown, dark and unkempt exterior. Melissa is a perfectionist and made sure each stone, plant and material was up to her standards and project managed from initial plans all the way through the completion of install. The exterior is now beautiful and functional for our family to enjoy day in and day out. This was our first, but certainly not our last project with Melissa Gerstle Design!”

– Lindsey and Walt N., Vintage Place Residence

“We were struggling with a proposal that did not truly account for how our family wanted to use the space.  And it was very expensive.  In contrast, Melissa, seemed to really listen to our needs and answered our questions and developed a proposal that met our goals and our budget!  When it came to getting the work done, Melissa was on top of every detail and was very available and accessible.  We were very pleased and highly recommend Melissa.”

– Kelly N., Pkwy Residence

“This landscape is amazing!  The compliments keep coming in.”

– Dawn H., Henderson Design Group, Dallas Design District

“We enjoyed working with Melissa. We found her professional, resourceful, and very creative. We were challenged with finding a designer who could help us figure out how to update a 1960s outdoor pool and tired back yard and make it be more reflective of how we play, entertain and live.  We now use our outdoor living space every day of the year, including the winter months.  We love it and still receive many glowing comments about the functionality and transformation. The outdoor living space has become an extension of our indoor areas.  We are hard to please clients, but Melissa was open to all of our input and directions; she was not afraid to disagree and to compromise”

– Greg and Gerri R., Del Roy Residence

"We recently completed a new pool and were faced with the challenge of completing the landscaping around the pool and beyond. When we hired Melissa, we were in search of a fresh design perspective. She came in with a vast knowledge of landscape design and native plant varietals perfect for our space. Melissa not only gave us several great ideas, but also enlightened us on some important design fundamentals. Melissa is so focused and obviously loves her craft. Her enthusiasm is very contagious and left us excited and much more confident about moving forward with our project."

– Jill P., Forest Hills Residence

“Melissa helped me revamp my outdoor garden with plant/flower selections. She was able to incorporate my existing plants into the new design and update the overall look of the garden with very little cost. It's been over 3 years since the planting, and I'm still pleased with the selections she's made. She was professional, creative, and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely book her for my next project.”

– Ellen L., Stratford Residence

“Melissa's perfect design for our garden helped us to sell our house quickly. I wish she had followed us to the Northeast so we could continue to use her services. She is a true professional who listens to her clients' wishes, works within a budget and gets the job done on time.”

– Caryl D., Arcady Residence

“Melissa development a total landscape plan for our mid-century home incorporating some of the existing planting with her new design that was more appropriate for the style of the house. It was a much needed update,  incorporating more drought friendly plantings into a very well thought out plan. We have an ongoing relationship on a seasonal basis with Melissa to keep the garden evolving and fresh. Melissa has just completed a very creative additional plan for our pool and patio area that we are excited about. She's very buttoned up in her work and follow up and, on top of everything - lot's of fun to work with!”

– Neva L., Surrey Oaks Residence

 “Melissa Gerstle Design has done landscape planning, plant recommendation, and fall displays for us.  She is creative, knowledgeable, timely, reasonable, and a pleasure to work with on a project. I will use her again.”

– Sandy M., Lorraine Residence

“I met Melissa after many rave reviews of her on a message board that I trust. I am very glad I contacted her because the entire process has been excellent! She listened to what I wanted and really came up with a plan that was exactly how I imagined, just better. She is always readily available and I can tell she loves what she does- which is very important to me. She has been a pleasure to work with and I will continue to use her and will refer her to anyone that asks for a landscape architect.”

– JN., University Residence

“Melissa Gerstle is resourceful, knowledgeable and a real pleasure to work with. She has assisted us with redesigning our backyard to inject plants that provide yearlong color which enhanced our view from our home and pool. Melissa has continued to assist us with ongoing landscape advice over the years and I would definitely recommend Melissa to anyone seeking to enhance, beautify or solve a problem area in their landscape.”

– Catherine G., Ursula Residence