--- title: "Matthew Giampietro Garden Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/matthew-giampietro-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~1921200234 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1921200234.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Matthew Giampietro Garden Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2f53455c00036df3_6493-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, United States" phone: "(954) 536-8477" website: http://www.matthewgiampietro.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 60 best_of_houzz_awards: 16 followers: 408 last_updated: 2026-08-31 --- # Matthew Giampietro Garden Design Original Houzz profile: [Matthew Giampietro Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/matthew-giampietro-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~1921200234) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Fort Lauderdale, FL - **Serves:** Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Ridge, Lake Estates, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Boca Raton, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Weston, Delray Beach, Wellington, Jupiter, Coral Gables, Parkland, Pinecrest, Wilton Manors, Lighthouse Point, Southwest Ranches, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Hillsboro Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Manalapan, Culebra, Dorado Beach Puerto Rico, Gables Estates, Indian Creek Miami Beach, Las Olas Isles, Nevis, Saint Barts, Saint Croix, Saint John, Saint Thomas, San Juan, St Kitts, St Lucia, Sunrise key, Vieques - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (60 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 16 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - 26 years in business We are one of the most unique Landscape Design/Build companies in South Florida. Our unique designs express our clients personality and style. We produce the highest quality landscaping projects in the United States. We are involved from inception of the design to the completion of the installation. Our landscape design/build process is efficient and the most cost effective. Our goal is to create the most beautiful and comfortable outdoor living spaces for our clients will enjoy. The principal landscape designer, Matthew Giampietro, holds a degree in Landscape Architecture, as well as a degree in Horticulture, and has over 35 years in the landscaping industry. Matt began working for his family owned landscape and nursery business in Connecticut. Matt worked side by side with his father Donald, whom developed a reputation for designing and building award winning projects throughout Connecticut. Matt has also lived in Kyoto, Japan where he immersed himself in the art of designing rock waterfalls. After opportunities to design water features in South Florida in 2003, Matt decided to relocate to Fort Lauderdale. Since then, Matt has designed and built many landscapes and water features in South Florida and the Caribbean. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Swimming Pool Design - Gazebo Design & Construction - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - Project Management - Drafting - Pond Construction - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Living Walls - Artificial Living Walls ### Areas Served - Miami - Fort Lauderdale - Coral Ridge - Lake Estates - Coral Springs - Pompano Beach - Davie - Boca Raton - Plantation - Deerfield Beach - Boynton Beach - Weston - Delray Beach - Wellington - Jupiter - Coral Gables - Parkland - Pinecrest - Wilton Manors - Lighthouse Point - Southwest Ranches - Lauderdale-by-the-Sea - Hillsboro Beach - Sea Ranch Lakes - Manalapan - Culebra - Dorado Beach Puerto Rico - Gables Estates - Indian Creek Miami Beach - Las Olas Isles - Nevis - Saint Barts - Saint Croix - Saint John - Saint Thomas - San Juan - St Kitts - St Lucia - Sunrise key - Vieques ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 1.5 million Landscape Design Fees are separate from installation costs. Landscape Installation costs are estimated after the design drawings are developed. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Matthew Giampietro Garden Design | | Address | Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, United States | | Phone | (954) 536-8477 | | Website | http://www.matthewgiampietro.com | | Followers on Houzz | 408 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Matthew Giampietro Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/matthew-giampietro-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~1921200234) - **Website:** http://www.matthewgiampietro.com - **Phone:** (954) 536-8477 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 16 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 60 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — LD Komar, Jan. 2025** > From the moment we met Matthew, he listened to our ideas. He then executed on those in a very beautiful way…..but, let me start at the beginning. > We met Matthew online based on the high ratings he received and we pursued a meeting. We then showed him the property. Our house was a complete demo, and he would be starting from an empty lot. He was as excited about the project as we were. Why do we recommend him? > Matthew was very professional and brought a very hard working team. He delivered our garden quickly once he started, following a schedule exactly as planned. With so many contractors dragging things out, we were amazed by his command of the project and work ethic. > Matthew has decades-long ties with growers, and brought onto our property very healthy and symmetrical specimens. Many of our trees were mature as we sought to design complete privacy from day one, and a sense that our garden has been here for years. He added to the magic with fieldstones and large boulders, making it a unique and tranquil place. > A word on budget and time: Matthew worked within the agreed upon budget and time, which we found to be an extreme rarity in South Florida. The work ethic of Matthew and his team was incredible. They showed up as planned, always on time and always putting in a full day’s work. It is obvious they love their work and take pride in it. > Part of our plan called for three 8,000-lb trees to be placed in the back of the house. Matthew arranged for the right equipment and had them installed without any issue. From the ground coverings to the grand pleached hedge, we today have a healthy and robust garden…..and we are now 90 days past installation. We could not be happier. Matthew is someone we will hire again, and highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Stephanie Gordon, March 2024** > Matt, was a pleasure to work with.His knowledge and design abilty ,was the icing on the cake! We landscaped our intire property,and its beautiful! Matt's crew, knew excatly where to place each tree and plant ,what an easy process ! Thank you Matt and crew! **★★ — martine81684, Nov. 2023** > As another reviewer said, we paid and got a preliminary plan, but then we were ghosted. Did my best to decipher the plan, but not all plants were labeled in the plant key. Had to become an instant landscape architect myself to try and finish the project. **★★★★★ — Andrea Nobil, May 2023** > Matthew is a consummate landscape architect. He and his crew "gutted" my wrap-around piece of land and transformed it into a tropical garden for strolling, meditating, and dining outdoors. Since he is also a horticulturist, he skillfully preserved my valuable plants and trees while adding lush greenery for both shaded and sunny areas. Beautiful sculptured stepping stones, larger coral rock, and pavers created an outdoor entertainment space as well > Equally impressive is Matthew's work ethic. He remained on the job and worked with his crew each day for two weeks straight. His crew were neat and highly skilled. He also follows up with regular e-mails to make sure all is well with the new plants. > I highly recommend Matthew Giampietro for any unique outdoor gardens or fountains. **★★★★★ — HU-758851304, April 2023** > The highest praise I can give Matt is that he truly loves what he does! And it shows in the thoughtful, intentional design with high quality materials and trees/vegetation. He listened carefully to my vision for my house and then matched me with equal enthusiasm. He designed a garden that is like a separate reality right in my home. It feels so special to walk through it- unlike anything I have seen before. He gave a 100%- from the design to the actual implementation. He was with his workers doing the work. He is a perfectionist and that is a great thing because my garden escape is perfection. **★★★★★ — Ron Bennett, Jan. 2023** > Matt helped us create the landscape design and plan that dreams are made of. He was also able to help us achieve our goals within a reasonable budget. His creative skills are top notch and his willingness to allow full participation while working with our other vendors was very much appreciated. If you are looking for someone that knows more about plants than most and is able to take your rough ideas and make them truly blossom into something beyond what you might have even imagined? Then Matt is your guy! **★★★★★ — Jillian Bennett, Jan. 2023** > Matthew designed and installed our front and back yards using relatively low maintenance, lush tropical foliage. He was a pleasure to work with and he made the project fun. Our new space is private, colorful and dog friendly. It's perfect and we love the results! **★★★★★ — TURKISH turkish, Dec. 2022** > We interviewed several landscapers and choose Mathew., our judgement was right. Mathew is very knowledgeable, and has a vision of the projects at hand. He is talented beyond words and both my husband and I felt very confident in his suggestions for our project. His team of workers were on time and left each day with a minimum of clutter. Thanks to Mathew our project is a dream come true. For all the work that was done Mathew was very fair in his price factor. We highly recommend Mathew and his team for any landscaping project you may have in mind, he is highly skilled in his craft. Barbara and Sheldon Turkish **★★★★★ — geofftully, Dec. 2022** > Working with Matt has been an amazing experience and exceeded all of our expectations. We are first time single family home owners so garden design and install was very new to us. Matt took our European city park inspiration and turned it into a reality! Gravel walkways, an authentic bocce court, beautiful trees and ground cover, and elegant lighting. Can’t recommend enough! **★ — Robert H. Hughes, Dec. 2022** > Tried to work with him, but not responsive. Paid him and got plans, and then he disappeared. The project was never done. **★★★★★ — sdhrtha, July 2022** > Matt has been absolutely amazing from the start. I literally can't say enough good things about him, after going through other construction house project nightmares in south Florida, so many times - I feel like Matt is the good karma I've been waiting for, after all the suffering! > Matt was completely responsive from day one; just super communicative, always showed up when he said he would, and was out there constantly through the process, overseeing and meticulously crafting and shaping everything. > His design process is wonderful, and it was like he could see inside my head; the drawings and the final project were just exactly what I was looking for, and he "got me" from the first conversation we had. > He was transparent about pricing, and costs, and brought in additional great help for the sprinkler system that was also very reasonably priced. > Matt and his team executed exactly what he said they would, when he said they would, and how he said they would. My backyard is now the tropical zen oasis I have had in my head for years, and I am so glad I found Matt's company online, as I can't imagine anyone doing a better job. Worth every penny, and I cannot recommend him more highly - everyone I know who comes to my house is going to be knocked over by the transformation, just as I am, every time I step outside into my backyard. > Thank you Matt!!! **★★★★★ — Robert, June 2022** > Matthew was fantastic to work with. He brought us great ideas and was able to execute on everything. My wife and I love the way our total landscaping project came out. We have received tons of great compliments from neighbors and friends. He delivered everything on time and on budget and was very flexible and always available to us throughout. I would highly recommend Matthew and will plan to use him again in the future. ## Selected projects - [Florida Coastal Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/florida-coastal-landscape-pj-vj~6686678) - Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: Backyard Fort Lauderdale South Florida - [Asian Contemporary waterfalls and rock gardens in South Florida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asian-contemporary-waterfalls-and-rock-gardens-in-south-florida-pj-vj~997663) - Location: Manalapan, FL - Photos: 41 - Description: This Asian contemporary landscape design project features a 15' high Japanese garden rock waterfall in Manalapan, Florida. The rock waterfall is made from volcanic rock - [Outdoor Living South Florida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-south-florida-pj-vj~1001311) - Location: Lighthouse Point, FL - Photos: 37 - Description: Outdoor living in South Florida, outdoor seating areas, places to sunbathe, swimming pool with natural rock waterfalls, stone patios and several, outdoor seating areas, outdoor fire pit - [Beautiful Backyard Gardens in Connecticut](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-backyard-gardens-in-connecticut-pj-vj~410605) - Location: Prospect, CT - Photos: 33 - Description: In this Connecticut backyard we transformed the property from a sloping lawn into a garden retreat for the home owners. We designed and incorporated a swimming pool, bluestone patios, stone terraces, pergola covered with wisteria vine, and three waterfalls - [Contemporary Front Yard Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-front-yard-landscape-design-pj-vj~2127611) - Location: Delray Beach, FL - Photos: 32 - Description: Landscape design in a South Florida front yard. Walkways plantings stone and fencing design. courtyard garden front yard in Boynton Beach, Florida - [Modern Tropical Landscaping in South Florida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-tropical-landscaping-in-south-florida-pj-vj~7417510) - Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL - Photos: 11 - Description: This backyard in South Florida with a modern tropical design style shows what can be accomplished in a confined space. Here you see a pool patios seating with modern style outdoor furniture. This is a great modern home in Fort Lauderdale and an excellent example of modern tropical landscaping. - [Tropical gardens and pool waterfalls in Miami](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-gardens-and-pool-waterfalls-in-miami-pj-vj~2230179) - Location: Pinecrest, FL - Photos: 17 - Description: Pool waterfall and tropical landscaping in Miami, Florida surrounds this backyard swimming pool. Matthew GIampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens designed and installed the pool waterfalls and landscape renovation. - [Glamping Vieques Puerto Rico](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glamping-vieques-puerto-rico-pj-vj~5795581) - Location: Vieques, PR - Photos: 4 - Description: Glamping in Vieques Puerto Rico Indoor outdoor living design for Glamping in Vieques, Puerto Rico. - [Charleston Inspired Courtyard Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charleston-inspired-courtyard-garden-pj-vj~2579165) - Location: Hollywood, FL - Photos: 71 - Description: Classic Courtyard garden design, this classical Virginia style courtyard garden with three tiered fountain, a wall fountain and Old Chicago brick walls. The courtyard garden design has three outdoor seating areas. Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains and gardens designed and built this courtyard garden. - [Hill Top Estate in Connecticut](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hill-top-estate-in-connecticut-pj-vj~2251472) - Location: Morris, CT - Photos: 11 - Description: Landscape Design Landscape Architecture in Connecticut - [Miami Modern Tropical Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miami-modern-tropical-landscape-pj-vj~2195898) - Location: Pinecrest, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: Modern Tropical landscape in Miami, Florida coral rock and tropical plants with a rock water feature and pond along with rock waterfalls into the swimming pool in Miami. - [Backyard for entertaing in South Florida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-for-entertaing-in-south-florida-pj-vj~1463116) - Location: Boynton Beach, FL - Photos: 70 - Description: In this South Florida backyard we worked very closely with the homeowners on this backyard retreat. We helped incorporate their distinctive ideas and visions for the outdoor spaces, along with their existing pool concept. We helped refine the design ideas, making sure that we could accomplish everything that they wanted in their backyard, while at the same time providing the highest quality of design details and craftsmanship. backyard pool and landscape - [Modern Tropical Backyard in South Florida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-tropical-backyard-in-south-florida-pj-vj~6813598) - Location: Boynton Beach, FL - Photos: 3 - Description: South Florida Tropical landscaping backyard pool and patio design. - [Tropical landscaping entry in South Florida](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-landscaping-entry-in-south-florida-pj-vj~2543288) - Location: Delray Beach, FL - Photos: 34 - Description: South Florida landscaping design entry project with tropical plants, wood fencing gates and walkways - [Modern Water Feature Fort Lauderdale](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-water-feature-fort-lauderdale-pj-vj~6144369) - Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL - Photos: 2 - [Modern Front Yard Water Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-front-yard-water-garden-pj-vj~5824207) - Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL - Photos: 9 - Description: Modern Front Yard Water Garden in Fort Lauderdale, Florida - [Waterfall and gardens on private island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterfall-and-gardens-on-private-island-pj-vj~387968) - Location: Branford, CT - Photos: 14 - Description: This 170' long water garden with multiple waterfalls and garden ponds is on an Island off the coast of Connecticut. This water garden contains over 50 koi fish and several varieties of water garden plants. Matthew Giampietro designed and installed the rock work and plantings for this water garden, along with Ultimate Services of Wolcott, CT - [Front Yard Landscaping in Maimi](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-landscaping-in-maimi-pj-vj~6956204) - Location: Biscayne Park, FL - Photos: 7 - [Intimate Outdoor Seating Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/intimate-outdoor-seating-area-pj-vj~1536653) - Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL - Photos: 4 - Description: Outdoor seating area in this Fort Lauderdale backyard by Matthew Giampietro. The materials are Coral Stone for the benches and Quartzite stone for the stepping stones - [South Florida Landscaping Waterfall Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-florida-landscaping-waterfall-projects-pj-vj~5685157) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Tropical waterfalls in South Florida landscaping projects [See all 85 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/matthew-giampietro-garden-design-pfvwus-pf~1921200234) ## Ideabooks - [55th Court](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77357062/list/55th-court) — 96 ideas - [Current trending landscape design ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158653337/list/current-trending-landscape-design-ideas) — 8 ideas - [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156614323/list/furniture) — 1 idea - [Waterfalls and Water Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4215260/list/waterfalls-and-water-gardens) — 1058 ideas - [Motor Court](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/139341145/list/motor-court) — 1 idea - [pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136850889/list/pools) — 3 ideas - [John Driveway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132132497/list/john-driveway) — 12 ideas - [Pool Designs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128097097/list/pool-designs) — 6 ideas - [Calhoun](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127632480/list/calhoun) — 3 ideas - [Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4093317/list/garden-design) — 1328 ideas - [Alfie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127986205/list/alfie) — 80 ideas - [Modern Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127986157/list/modern-contemporary) — 4 ideas - [Courtyard Garden Bayview](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50133137/list/courtyard-garden-bayview) — 10 ideas - [Santos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/126786687/list/santos) — 3 ideas - [Cave Waterfalls and Slides](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4215350/list/cave-waterfalls-and-slides) — 45 ideas - [Tropical Garden Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52452884/list/tropical-garden-design) — 221 ideas - [Tanya](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121315638/list/tanya) — 26 ideas - [V house 2](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55911792/list/v-house-2) — 1053 ideas - [leibovitz](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120303264/list/leibovitz) — 6 ideas - [Staircases](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118347143/list/staircases) — 23 ideas [See all 81 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/matthewgiampietro) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is being used for ground cover and hedges** *(in Photo Questions)* Our home gets direct western sun (Sebastian Fl, zone 9). We've tried planting stuff next to the home, even sod. It all burns up and dies within weeks. Our home is a grayish blue color so nothing too dark that creates heat like black. We just need something to go around the front so it's not just sidewalk and home. The back of our garage faces walking to front door. We need curb appeal that can handle heat and easy to maintain with a hedge trimmer. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give. A: In this photo, both the hedge and the ground cover plants are great choices for your situation. The hedge is a Florida native, Ilex schillings. And the ground cover is Perennial Peanut. With the proper drainage, and irrigation, the plants will do well in that extreme conditions. **Q: what plants are in picture** *(in Photo Questions)* What plants and flowers are in the first picture A: The lavender plant is bougainvillea. The foreground plants are bromeliads and the dark green plant is called king sago **Q: Where to purchase the panels?** *(in Photo Questions)* I would love to use these panels at my house. Any idea where I can purchase different types of fence panels. A: These fence panels/screens are actually custom made using IPE, a Brazilian hardwood. I have seen something similar, in smaller sections sold online. If you search for this product on line, like way fair or on Houzz products. I have seen similar **Q: Coral Steps** *(in Photo Questions)* Love these coral steps. Do you mind if I ask where they are from? A: The coral granite slabs come from South Miami. Try to contact Epic Stone in Miami. **Q: charcoal sand options** *(in Photo Questions)* where did you find the dark grey sand for in between? California only sells grey ( more brown) and tan. we've been looking for dark grey polymeric sand for our charcoal flagstone. thank you A: We used a polymeric sand for these joints. I believe that the color was called slate grey by Gator Max. This was a sand set installation. If you are mud setting the stone in place, then we use a grey mortar mix, and we add charcoal color dye into the mortar mix. **Q: what’s the cost estimate for this project? thx** *(in Photo Questions)* We may want to do similar in our house. Best, Adilya &Rafael A: The cost for a waterfall similar to the one in this photo will rage from $45,000 to $60,000. The price range depends upon the type of stone material, as well as the type of construction procedure used for the base under the rocks. The base can be constructed using a vinyl liner or a reinforced concrete shell. We would be happy to discuss your project further. Thank your for your interest. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-31.*