I have been giving garden and planning advice for decades and made a life change to do it professionally.  I have degrees in Landscape Architecture and Visual Arts.   I received Best in Houzz 2013-2024 from Houzz.com and I am an award recipient on a 4 member team project at SF Flower and Garden Show 2011, winning a Gold Medal and the CLCA awards. I am also a co-winner of the 2011 San Jose City Guadalupe Courtyard Garden design contest,  installed  Spring 2012.  

I have been collecting plants since childhood, grew up tending the family rural landscape along with the vegetable gardens and fruit orchards, and have a passion for sustainable design.  In my 'free' time I enjoy being with my family, gardening, camping, travel, reading, watching movies, yoga, playing with my dogs, baking, painting, writing, and spending time with my adult 'kids' and my grandchildren.

Contact me if you are interested in a landscape design or need a professional consult for a problem space.  As a landscape designer I also specialize in the Santa Clara Water District Lawn Conversion rebate program. I follow through in a timely manner on all projects I contract and have open communication with my clients. 

      Email is preferred:  kim@KLDesigns.BIZ