--- title: "The Inspired Garden — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/the-inspired-garden-pfvwus-pf~1988183852 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1988183852.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Inspired Garden" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d96301a70da72c7b_7637-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Roswell, Georgia 30076, United States" phone: "(770) 573-9458" website: http://www.theinspiredgarden.net rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 80 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # The Inspired Garden Original Houzz profile: [The Inspired Garden](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/the-inspired-garden-pfvwus-pf~1988183852) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Roswell, GA - **Serves:** Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Peachtree Corners, Milton, North Atlanta, Duluth, Chamblee, Sugar Hill, Norcross, Mountain Park, Doraville, Cumming, Berkeley Lake, Crabapple, North Metro - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Woman owned - Award winning - 14 years in business The landscape design team at The Inspired Garden Landscape Group uses their decades of experience and design-inspiration to help customers find the perfect landscapes for their homes. Karen Faulkner founded The Inspired Garden to provide exquisitely designed landscapes, professional installation and award-winning concepts to homeowners throughout Atlanta and the surrounding areas. Our designers manage every project from beginning to end, guaranteeing that every detail agreed upon during the design stage is accounted for. They are on site throughout the installation and stay in touch with clients even after a project is complete to make sure the landscaping continues to exceed expectations. With a strong understanding of the natural terrain and a keen eye for design, The Inspired Garden creates a harmonious connection between interior and outdoor spaces. Based on the unique requirements of each client, a team of master craftsmen comes together to execute the installation and keep the project on time and on budget. A passion for creativity and meticulous attention to detail has resulted in magnificent landscapes that captivate the senses and last a lifetime. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Garden Design - Patio Construction - Deck Building - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Masonry - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Concrete Construction - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Gazebo Design & Construction - Landscape Lighting Installation - Brick Masonry - Planting - Tree Planting - Irrigation System Installation - Pond Construction - Mulching - Landscape Design - Site Planning - Boulder Walls - Construction Drawings - Drafting - Masonry Construction & Repair - Master plan - Pathways - Patio installation - Retaining Walls - Shrub & Tree Pruning - Trellis & Pergola Construction ### Areas Served - Atlanta - Sandy Springs - Roswell - Johns Creek - Alpharetta - Marietta - Brookhaven - Dunwoody - Peachtree Corners - Milton - North Atlanta - Duluth - Chamblee - Sugar Hill - Norcross - Mountain Park - Doraville - Cumming - Berkeley Lake - Crabapple - North Metro ### Typical Job Cost $30,000 - 250,000 We are happy to work with clients on their long-term vision for their landscapes and break the project up into manageable phases. Most landscape projects range from $30,000 to $100,000 . Projects with pools involved can easily reach over $150,000. Please call us to go over your scope of work and we'd be happy to guide you in an appropriate budget to consider for your wish list! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Inspired Garden | | Address | Roswell, Georgia 30076, United States | | Phone | (770) 573-9458 | | Website | http://www.theinspiredgarden.net | | Followers on Houzz | 80 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://facebook.com/theinspiredgarden - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/karenfaulkner1/ - Blog — https://theinspiredgarden.net/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Inspired Garden](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/the-inspired-garden-pfvwus-pf~1988183852) - **Website:** http://www.theinspiredgarden.net - **Phone:** (770) 573-9458 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz - 5x UAC Landscape Distinction Award 2012 MALTA Landscape Grand Award 2009 Turf Association Professional Landscape Award First Place PLANET Competition AwardGeorgia Certified Landscape ProfessionalUrban Agriculture/Metro Atlanta Landscape - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Mary M, Jan. 2025** > I recently had the pleasure of working with Karen at The Inspired Garden. Her professionalism and attention to detail exceeded all expectations. Karen provided thoughtful recommendations, using her expertise to create a design plan that perfectly suits my property. She carefully selects the right materials to ensure everything looks cohesive and sustainable. The finished result was beyond what I had imagined—my yard has been transformed into a beautiful, functional outdoor space. I highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for reliable, talented, and hardworking landscapers. I couldn't be happier with the results! Thank you, Karen!! **★★★★★ — Kay Towner, March 2023** > We have now worked with Karen Faulkner and The Inspired Garden on 3 phases of a 5 phase landscaping project and are 100% confident we will continue to through completion of our landscaping project. For context, the initial phases included installing a front and back yard irrigation system, a significant firepit, new sod, two berms, a dry creek bed and plants. This latest phase included tearing out a number of sizeable bushes, reshaping sod, installing entirely new plants and a tree in our front yard. We added lighting to both the front and back yard. > > Karen is intelligent and well-informed. We especially appreciated her good suggestions. Her design plans are inviting - particularly when you see them come to life. She has great resources, and if a plant you like, is not available, she offers thoughtful substitutions. She stops by several times in the pre-planning stages to ensure her recommendations are appropriate to the site. We have enjoyed working with her and seeing the results of her efforts. **★★★★★ — Karen, Sept. 2021** > The Inspired Garden was the first designer, after interviewing several, that had a clear and original design. Karen is very friendly and was very good at listening to my ideas. She also worked with me to keep me within my budge! Once the work started she monitored and verified with me that everything was going according to plan. All work started on time and finished in a prompt manner. The results are exactly what I wanted! Could not be happier! Her contractor was very professional and did an excellent work as well. > I definitely plan to contact her when I'm ready for my next project! **Comment from The Inspired Garden:** > Hi Karen - -I really appreciated working with you and am so glad that you were pleased with the process and outcome! It is just wonderful to see the beautiful transformation in your yard and I hope you enjoy your new flagstone patio, stack stone seat bench, garden and lighting for years to come! Looking forward to working with you again soon! **★★★★★ — Doug Parker, April 2021** > Karen was a delight to work with - I look forward to a walk in my Garden every day. While her insight and knowledge is outstanding, she was always willing to listen to my input The final result was a Masterpiece. Karen also been very attentive with following up with me. **Comment from The Inspired Garden:** > Thank you so much, Doug. It has been fantastic working with you on several of your landscape projects and helping you create a peaceful garden space that you absolutely love! I know you put a lot of heart into your garden and it's wonderful collaborating with you on it! It's so beautiful! Looking forward to our upcoming enhancements! **★★★★★ — Holly Courter, April 2021** > Karen did such a great job designing and putting our backyard into place. She was consultative and able to make our dream come to life. I highly recommend her! **Comment from The Inspired Garden:** > Holly - -it was so much fun working with you and your family on this project! Really enjoyed helping you work through some of the challenges with the site conditions including the easement that was on the site, and providing a more level lawn space, formal garden area, edibles, limestone tread stairs, lighting and new paver patio area! It sounds like you are going to really enjoy entertaining soon! What a beautiful transformation! Looking forward to stopping by and seeing how it is filling in! **★★★★★ — ls2060, Jan. 2017** > Best of the Best out there! She knows her stuff and the overall experience was superb. Don't hesitate to give Karen a call. **Comment from The Inspired Garden:** > Thank you! We really appreciate your confidence in our landscape firm! It's customers like you that make our business great!! Thanks so much for taking the time to post a great review for us! **★★★★★ — lsiders, Sept. 2016** > Karen designed our front yard several years ago and we are so glad she did. My favorite part about my house is sitting on the front porch admiring our garden. We get compliments on the landscape all the time and even won "Yard of the Month" from our neighborhood association last Fall. You will be amazed at how good your yard can look! **Comment from The Inspired Garden:** > Thank you so much for the great review and for hiring us to create a beautiful outdoor space! 2 of my clients got yard of the month last month, and I even got yard of the month this month! I love hearing the success stories and knowing how much my clients enjoy their space! So happy for you! **★★★★★ — Mark & Becky Zana, Aug. 2016** > We loved working with Karen and the entire team at the Inspired Garden. She and her partners (Greg & Troy, both were awesome) provided a detailed plan and drawings for us for a re-grading and landscaping project for our sloped backyard, that was exactly what we didn't know we wanted. We spent a little more than originally planned, but Karen and team helped us think through the project in phases, so we could add to it over time. The work we did this year gave us more usable space than we thought possible. And it's beautiful! **★★★★★ — jandrcox, June 2016** > We broke our landscaping renovation into multiple parts. After the first part was completed by another landscaper, we had a difficult time scheduling the remaining work with him. A neighbor mentioned that they were using The Inspired Garden and we are glad they did. Karen quickly understood the existing design and the direction that we wanted. She made great recommendations and helped us select the right plants for the next phase of our renovation. Her knowledge of plants is impressive and we look forward to finishing our final phase with her help soon. **Comment from The Inspired Garden:** > We always enjoy working with you each year! We genuinely appreciate the confidence you have placed in us and we are so glad that you are enjoying your garden space! **★★★★★ — A Neal, June 2016** > Organized and professional from start to finish. Our front and back yard landscape facelift is spectacular, I highly recommend Karen and her team at The Inspired Garden. **Comment from The Inspired Garden:** > Thank you so much for bringing us into your lives to help you create a lovely outdoor living space! We look forward to working with you again in the future and are grateful for the referrals you've sent our way! We truly appreciate you! **★★★★★ — Ann Layton, June 2016** > I am grateful that Karen took control of our backyard project! I love what Karen designed for our backyard and working with her and her team has been a pleasure. **★★★★★ — amyrrogers, Dec. 2015** > Karen designed a comprehensive plan for my difficult yard. She addressed poor soil conditions, irrigation, and sun/shade challenges. She provided a low maintenance and hardy perennial garden within in our budget with suggestions for future enhancements. Her installation team was timely and professional. She follows up and corrects any and all issues. > > Amy Rogers > Alpharetta, GA **Comment from The Inspired Garden:** > We have really enjoyed working with you on your beautiful yard and are very excited to work with you again! It takes time to get a garden just the way you want it - -and we are proud to be your go-to visionaries for each stage of the process! Thank you for taking the time to post a review for us! ## Selected projects - [Fabulous Terraced Fire Pit in Roswell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fabulous-terraced-fire-pit-in-roswell-pj-vj~184856) - Location: Roswell, GA - Photos: 16 - Description: The primary task was to create usable space in a sloped, grassy area that encompassed most of the back yard. Approximately 30x20 sf was excavated to open up space for a sunken entertainment area that provided balance and kept in proportion with the size of the yard. The overall appearance of the project is tremendously appealing, innovative and utilizes high quality workmanship and materials. The design has a consistent visual theme, the limited plant palette involves a variety of texture, color… - [Children's Outdoor Sanctuary/Classroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/children-s-outdoor-sanctuary-classroom-pj-vj~1203806) - Location: Sandy Springs, GA - Photos: 21 - Description: This amazing outdoor classroom is a wonderland of learning opportunities for this elementary school in Sandy Springs, GA. The joy on their faces when they first ran through 'Hezekiah's Tunnel' - -a steel tunnel inspired by a trip to Israel and the excitement as they climbed up the 2 story life-size birdhouse inspired by a trip to Napa Valley was just a sight to see! The winding slate chip paths with cobble edging lead in 5 different directions that reflect the school's 5 core values-and radiate… - [Cumming Entertainment Space with Pergola and Firepit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cumming-entertainment-space-with-pergola-and-firepit-pj-vj~925500) - Location: Cumming, GA - Photos: 4 - Description: Check out this great landscape project with an amazing custom built cedar pergola, paver and flagstone patio and stack stone firepit with built in stack stone bench! The plantings complement the woodland setting and offer a resort-like feel to this backyard. We're happy to answer any questions about this project - [Dunwoody Backyard Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dunwoody-backyard-oasis-pj-vj~6186172) - Location: Dunwoody, GA - Photos: 6 - [Duluth patio and garden-Amazing Before/After!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/duluth-patio-and-garden-amazing-before-after-pj-vj~5323366) - Location: Duluth, GA - Photos: 5 - Description: This inviting and flowing outdoor entertainment space includes a tinted concrete patio with large expansion joints, flagstone border and stack stone firepit. A stack stone built in bench surrounds the firepit and privacy trees were added to give this space a cozy, room-like feel. The yard was raised up and graded to feel more level, still with proper drainage, and due to the mixed shade and sun conditions, fescue sod was used. The planting plan includes plants that bloom during all seasons such… [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/the-inspired-garden-pfvwus-pf~1988183852) ## Community Q&A **Q: Stone - cultured or real?** *(in Photo Questions)* Just wondering! Very pretty! A: It is custom stack stone made with field stone and the cap is flag stone! Thank you so much for the compliment - -my crew art artisans for sure! I just love natural stack stone. They do make faux stone that looks pretty real from a distance - -but there is just no comparison to natural stone up close and personal! **Q: Purple** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of this purple flower? A: It is Nepeta 'Walkers Low'/Catmint. **Q: What color does that granite go by? I have looked at Ice Brown and this looks different. I would appreciate more feedback if possible.** *(in Photo Questions)* What color does that granite go by? I have looked at Ice Brown and this looks different. I would appreciate more feedback if possible. A: Perhaps White Galaxy? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*