Biography
Garden Design Philosophy
On Working with Clients
Education & Training
Testimonials



Biography

Peggy Lin is a longtime resident of the Bay Area in Northern California. She is a creative landscape designer, avid plant collector, artistic floral designer and experienced gardener.

Peggy Lin’s passion for flowers and plants developed in childhood. As a child visiting art galleries and botanical gardens was her greatest joy. Her dream was to design natural havens that would bring this feeling of joy into other people’s lives.

To pursue her dream, Peggy acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture, and then earned a Master’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Oregon State University.

Peggy Lin traveled and studied public and private gardens in England, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, China, Japan, Thailand and the Philippines.

Her solid training in horticulture and her deep appreciation of art enable her to use color, texture, form and space in the garden effectively.

Over the past two decades, Peggy Lin’s love for plants and landscape design has led her to create stunning botanical art for her clients’ homes and gardens.

Peggy Lin is an internationally certified Landscape Designer through the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD). She has served as one of the judges for the Flower and Garden Show both in San Francisco (2002) and Portland (2005, 2006). She is also a member of California Landscape Contractors Association and the Western Horticultural Society.

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Garden Design Philosophy

“A garden isn’t meant to be useful. It is for joy.”
– Rumer Godden

I design gardens that bring seasonal beauties to you. It is my desire that the garden reflects your taste and fulfills your needs. Using garden features like meandering pathways, benches, waterfalls, gazebos, trellises and lush flowering plants, I create timeless gardens that are capable of surprise, feed your soul and brighten your days.

Whether you want your garden to be a sanctuary from the stress of modern living, an entertainment space, or a place for energetic sports, I can help you to realize your dreams.

Together we will create an environment with movement, vitality and energy that will bring you enjoyment for years to come.

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On Working with Clients

I like to get to know my clients because understanding their goals and taste is essential to the design process.

I emphasize good communication because working as a team is the key to a successful outcome.

I provide excellent service because client satisfaction is important to me personally.

I believe the partnership with my clients begins with the interplay of ideas at our very first meeting. It extends past the completion of the plan, through the installation phase and beyond.

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Education & Training

Bachelor of Science, Horticulture (National Taiwan University)
Master of Science, Ornamental Horticulture (Oregon State University)
Certified member of Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD)


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Testimonials

"Peggy Lin exhibited her professionalism through her excellent methodology and approach to designing. Entertaining our friends and family in our garden is now a great pleasure!"
- Helen & Stimson, Cupertino

"I bow to Peggy Lin’s artistic eye and professional expertise. In my garden, she achieved balance, harmony and dramatic effect. Wow!"
– Norine & Dave, Milpitas

"Peggy Lin demonstrated her flexibility when things changed during implementation. She preserved the integrity of the design and all the interesting elements."
– Diana & Andrew, Los Altos

"Peggy Lin is attentive to details and she is very knowledgeable about all aspects of landscape design."
– Katy & Hans, Cupertino

"Peggy Lin is quick in decision making yet patient in giving directions."
- Betty, Saratoga

"Peggy Lin has transformed our small back yard into a haven where we have our friends over for parties all the time – the best investment we’ve ever made on this house."
- Cherry & Frank, Palm Springs

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