--- title: "The Garden Artist — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/the-garden-artist-pfvwus-pf~1224826247 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1224826247.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Garden Artist" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b793f0ee0615868e_2283-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Riverbank, California 95367, United States" latitude: 37.7298 longitude: -120.942 phone: "(209) 847-7899" website: http://www.gardenartist.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 followers: 14 last_updated: 2026-09-25 --- # The Garden Artist Original Houzz profile: [The Garden Artist](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/the-garden-artist-pfvwus-pf~1224826247) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Riverbank, CA - **Serves:** Modesto, Napa, Ceres, Riverbank, Patterson, Oakdale, Ripon, Salida, Waterford, Escalon, Hughson, West Modesto, East Oakdale, Del Rio, Diablo Grande - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Mary Dewing has over 25 years of experience in landscape design. She has an undergraduate and master's degree in landscape architecture and is a licensed landscape architect in the state of California. Having worked on projects ranging from small scale residential gardens to large scale resort planning and design development, she brings a broad base of experience to the table. Her passion is in the art of creating landscape spaces that are inviting and cohesive, flowing effortlessly from one to the next. She enhances these spaces by selecting a palette of materials, plants and details that are appropriate, sustainable and timeless. The desired result is a unified landscape design that provides a compelling and memorable outdoor experience. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Site Planning - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Swimming Pool Design - Gazebo Design & Construction - Deck Design - Edible Gardens ### Areas Served - Modesto - Napa - Ceres - Riverbank - Patterson - Oakdale - Ripon - Salida - Waterford - Escalon - Hughson - West Modesto - East Oakdale - Del Rio - Diablo Grande ### Typical Job Cost $5,000.00 - $500,000.000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Garden Artist | | Address | Riverbank, California 95367, United States | | Phone | (209) 847-7899 | | Website | http://www.gardenartist.com | | License Number | CA Lic \#5225 | | Followers on Houzz | 14 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Garden Artist](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/the-garden-artist-pfvwus-pf~1224826247) - **Website:** http://www.gardenartist.com - **Phone:** (209) 847-7899 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - California Landscape Architecture License \#5225 ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Treva Granillo, Jan. 2017** > Mary was such a pleasure to work with. She was open to our ideas and made them realities. Our project is almost complete. We can't wait to host many gatherings in our yard in the future. Thanks Mary you are very knowledgable and creative. **★★★★★ — ppallios, Feb. 2016** > We are extremely pleased with our new landscape in the back and front yards. Mary Dewing, of The Garden Artist, helped us design the project, adhering to existing conditions and our budget, She listened to our needs and ideas and incorporated them into a beautiful design. Mary was knowledgable about plants, hardscape materials, electrical, and drainage needs. She helped us design and supervised the work on our metal gates and fence. As the project progressed, Mary followed up and made sure the plans were being followed. We are very happy with the service that Mary provided and recommend her without reservation. **★★★★★ — dserpa5, Jan. 2016** > Mary Dewing is truly "The Garden Artist". We recently worked with her on the remodeling of our backyard and are so very pleased with the results. Mary really listened to us and what we were looking for in extending our patio and making the space both more welcoming and usable. Concerns we had about the yard were listened to and addressed appropriately. We found Mary so very comfortable to work with and loved her ideas and concepts from the get go. She exhibited the perfect balance of suggesting and recommending without being pushy or forceful. She followed through the project from beginning to very end to make sure we were satisfied with the final results. We are so very tickled with our new backyard living space and will give full credit to Mary. We would recommend Mary, The Garden Artist, without any hesitation! **★★★★★ — cjspegasus, Jan. 2016** > Mary designed a wonderful backyard especially for our needs. Her knowledge of materials and plants, along with her amazing designs was outstanding. Her fee was quite reasonable for the time she put into the project. She was completely willing to listen to our ideas, while guiding us through all the processes necessary to complete our project. She is so friendly and personable - truly a joy to work with. **★★★★★ — rjoyfamily, Dec. 2015** > With my front yard in desperate need of a new look I hired Mary to help in coordinating a new design. Mary met me at my home and spent a significant amount of time brainstorming ideas not only for a new landscape but helped incorporate new hardscape for the fireplace and sidewalks. After taking extensive measurements of my front yard, she came back with three different design concepts along with computerized pictures of what the finished design would look like. After my husband and I decided on a design, Mary helped us pick out the stone that was used for the hardscape. When the cement was getting poured, Mary was here to make sure all the work was done according to the plans. When it came time to picking out plants, she listened to what I had in mind as well as offered some other suggestions. When I had difficulty trying to find some of the plants at the nursery, she did not hesitate to make sure that the variety the nursery had was the right variety we needed for our plans. With the yard complete, I decided to paint the outside of the house. I had several colors in mind. Mary came by the house and offered her opinion on which color she felt complemented the stonework the best. Overseeing the cement work and picking out paint colors were not part of her job but Mary was so enthusiastic about the finished design, that she offered her time to make sure that the front of the house from landscape to paint colors was perfect. I would definitely work with Mary again. In fact we are in the process of putting together a design concept for our backyard. Mary is an amazing designer, flexible and very easy to work with. ## Selected projects - [Riverbank Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverbank-contemporary-pj-vj~1365321) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Contemporary Water Wise Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-water-wise-landscape-pj-vj~1506533) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Located in a planned unit development, with a centrally located water feature, this landscape is responsive to California's growing water concerns. Crushed decorative rock replaces lawn expanses. Sweeping beds, comprised of a drought tolerant plant palette, create an artful modern landscape. - [Country Club Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-club-residence-pj-vj~1506518) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Copper Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/copper-creek-residence-pj-vj~1414802) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [College Area Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/college-area-residence-pj-vj~1414828) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Northgate Sideyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northgate-sideyard-pj-vj~1414795) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [New England Mountain Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-england-mountain-lodge-pj-vj~1414158) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Stanislaus River Contemporary Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stanislaus-river-contemporary-landscape-pj-vj~1389328) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: A contemporary courtyard incorporates a sectioned concrete entry walk, decorative aggregate, artfully placed stone boulders, architectural planting and a cascading water feature. The water feature dies into a stone edged landscape that leads the eye to the expansive view and river below. A water rill, extending from the water feature and passing through the home, reappears as it moves through a terraced planting of ferns and Japanese maples. - [Spring Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spring-creek-residence-pj-vj~1389341) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A front yard and entry landscape remodel provides contemporary curb appeal. Incorporation of low stained concrete walls addresses grade changes and creates a small courtyard seating area. A bluestone lined entry walk visually ties to the stone clad entry porch stairs and landing, leading guest to the front door. A centrally located water feature provides a focal point and a welcoming, soothing sound. - [Del Rio Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/del-rio-residence-pj-vj~1389346) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Pool and backyard renovation combining traditional and contemporary landscape design elements. Incorporation of planters of varied height and depth define spaces within the larger landscape. An arbor structure provides shade for outdoor dining and transitions pool deck to lawn. 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Is it custom? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-25.*