Some Information About Me

Landscape design is something that most people find very confusing.

That used to be me, many years ago. I loved the plants and admired beautiful gardens. But I didn't know how to even begin!

After getting a degree in psychology (which I never did anything with) and then having a retail store (which was going down, down, down), I started thinking, "What am I going to do with my life?"

One day I was visiting the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and came upon the most beautiful landscape tree that I ever saw. It was a very old Beech tree, huge and majestic. I was totally enchanted and something came over me. The only way to explain it is that it was like a spiritual envelope. I know...sounds dramatic. But it's true.

I had loved gardens for a long time. So I went back to school and got a degree in Landscape Architecture from Rutgers University. And now I absolutely love what I do!

By the way, the images you find on this site are my own projects and designs, unless they are of individual plants or otherwise noted!

After twelve years of experience, I understand many of the problems that people face when it comes to landscape design.

• I understand that some people want to know how to create a planting design.
• Others want a new patio, but are confused as to how to design it and which materials to choose.
• Some people have drainage problems.
• Many are looking to make their driveway more interesting.
• Then there are those who would like a swimming pool - another complicated undertaking!
• And so on.

But almost everyone wants a creative design, one that will be beautiful and admired. This site will provide information to help you achieve that.

Some of my designs have won awards. Many of the techniques I have used for creating them you will find on the pages here. I am here to give honest, professional advice on all areas of landscape design.

I live and work in New Jersey, but I also provide online designs for any location at all.

If you live in New Jersey, I offer consultations at your home, landscape designs and optional project management.

Call me at 908-574-5177 or Email Me.

Don't live in my area? I can still create a professional design for you. Give me a call or email me for more information.

Please enjoy this site. If you would like to learn even more about me, read about the awards I have received and see many of my projects, you may do so by visiting Susan Schlenger Landscape Design.

Thanks for visiting!

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