--- title: "Jacobs Grant Design ltd — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jacobs-grant-design-ltd-pfvwus-pf~629158633 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~629158633.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jacobs Grant Design ltd" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/00b364b10f5a06ee_5895-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Columbus, Ohio 43220, United States" latitude: 40.0495 longitude: -83.0669 phone: "(614) 440-1881" website: https://jacobsgrantdesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 62 best_of_houzz_awards: 19 followers: 7 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Jacobs Grant Design ltd Original Houzz profile: [Jacobs Grant Design ltd](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jacobs-grant-design-ltd-pfvwus-pf~629158633) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Columbus, OH - **Serves:** Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Whitehall, Worthington, Powell, Bexley, Lewis Center, Lincoln Village, Grandview Heights, Groveport, Huber Ridge, Lake Darby, Shawnee Hills, New California, Minerva Park, Grandview, Marble Cliff, Riverlea, New Rome, Amlin, Apple Valley, Galloway - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (62 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 19 awards (2014–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Woman owned Jacobs Grant Design ltd, an award-winning landscape architecture firm, specializing in creating beautiful outdoor spaces. Discover your property's hidden potential. ### 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 - Deck Design - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Design ### Areas Served - Columbus - Dublin - Westerville - Upper Arlington - Gahanna - Hilliard - Whitehall - Worthington - Powell - Bexley - Lewis Center - Lincoln Village - Grandview Heights - Groveport - Huber Ridge - Lake Darby - Shawnee Hills - New California - Minerva Park - Grandview - Marble Cliff - Riverlea - New Rome - Amlin - Apple Valley - Galloway ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jacobs Grant Design ltd | | Address | Columbus, Ohio 43220, United States | | Phone | (614) 440-1881 | | Website | https://jacobsgrantdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 7 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jacobs Grant Design ltd](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jacobs-grant-design-ltd-pfvwus-pf~629158633) - **Website:** https://jacobsgrantdesign.com - **Phone:** (614) 440-1881 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Honor Award - ONLA Award (2010)•Grand Awards (2) - ONLA (38th Awards Program)•Merit Award - ONLA (37th Awards Program)•German village Commission, Caretakers Legacy Award and Preservation Award (2010-11) - **Best of Houzz:** 19 awards (2014–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 62 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — karlydepew, April 2022** > It has been wonderful working with Sue! She really listened to us and created a plan that not only brought our vision to life, but also worked hard to keep us within a comfortable budget in terms of plant selection and layout. Sue has a great vision and I highly recommend working with her! **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Karly - Thank you! It was wonderful working with you, too! I'm very excited for your family to enjoy not only your new home - but your outdoor home as well! **★★★★★ — Scott Treadwell, Dec. 2021** > Sue Jacobs is not only a world-class visionary; when it comes to a design that works in concert with a variety of plant materials, her knowledge and abilities are second-to-none. > > Over the years, I have worked with several landscape firms, architects and designers. Sue is by far the most creative. Before she began our project, Sue came to meet with us and get to know us. She wanted to know how we engage with our outdoor space, and what we liked / didn't like about the property. She then devoted her own time to independently get a feel for the areas we want to change. In doing so, she identified several deficits of the side and backyard that explained why we weren't content with the current landscape. > > Once we began the project, she spent an entire day walking the property taking measurements and assessing everything from soil quality to the use of space and flow. Working in partnership with us, she created a plan for our new yard that we're confident will be magnificent. > > Please look at the work Sue has done on other projects, and see what's going on with our project as it unfolds. **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Scott, I'm blushing. Thank you for your generous and thoughtful review of your experience working with me. The pleasure was mine to help you discover the further hidden potential in your property, which is already so beautiful. I very much look forward to supporting you through the implementation and the realization of the plan. **★★★★★ — cathyross614, June 2021** > Sue gave us a cohesive plan for our entire yard, blending mature landscaping that we love with new ideas that we would not have discovered on our own. She created outdoor living spaces and recommended different options for several locations. In the end she designed a beautiful mix of natural and manicured areas and hardscape that we can implement over time. Sue is very talented and takes a thoughtful approach with her clients, and delivers a personalized plan. She took into account our lifestyle and tastes, while also bringing insightful suggestions that complimented our house and the way we use the yard. Sue is an expert in her field and we could not be happier with the final plans that she developed! **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Cathy - It was a complete honor to work with you both to pull your visions onto a piece of paper that will help you take your lovely property and home into its next phase of beauty and usefulness. I look forward to seeing it unfold. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your process! **★★★★★ — Bryan West, May 2021** > Sue is absolutely wonderful! After a full indoor renovation of my home was near complete, I decided to hire her to help guide me in creating a vision for my outdoor space before I started Phase 2. This second part includes a new addition to the home and re-workin of the garage. I live near the city with a small lot and I wanted to have an outdoor space with lots of character, color and visual interest- she has been incredible! She listens intently to what you like and don't like and is able to capture those elements into a plan that simply fits! My small city lot will be packed with WOW when it is all done. I am so excited to get started working the plan that I can now see in my head thanks to Sue's patiance and guidance. I am confident that my space will be something I will absolutely love for years to come. I don't have pictures to share yet but will forward them when I do! Thanks Sue for all your help in getting a plan! Bryan **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Bryan - Thank you for this wonderful review. Working with you was lots of fun and I am so excited to see the garden take shape, and your architectural changes as well. They will all work together to create the space and home that you envision! **★★★★★ — Betsy Swift, March 2021** > I worked with Jacobs Grant to develop a serious update to my extensive landscaping after a number of plants had died or passed their best looking life and some beds had grown too large. Sue is a fabulous designer with whom to work. She is an excellent listener and asked probing questions about what I liked to look out at in my yard...my sight lines vs hers. Additionally, she listened to and incorporated my desire to decrease the amount of bed and plant maintenance work. We developed a rework of the entire yard - front and back-while keeping some existing plants and adding lots of updates of both evergreens, flowering shrubs, perennials and a tree. She made some great suggestions for my front, which opened up and showed off my new front door. I'm doing the work in stages; but, so far, what has been completed looks much improved over the mish mash that existed. Now, the completed areas make a statement, and I have received many compliments. If you are looking for creativity and a designer who really listens to you and your likes and dislikes, you should call Sue. **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Betsy - You were a pleasure to work with on your yard design! And it was so much fun to see how much work you accomplished! You have such a love of your yard and your outdoor space, I really enjoyed solving some of those puzzles with you to make it even more relaxing and enjoyable for you. Thank you for your generous review. **★★★★★ — Kim Mattingly, Nov. 2020** > Sue is an amazing landscape architect to work with. From the moment she stepped onto our property and started talking about ideas, we knew she was the right person for our home! She also offers the service of working with the contractors in the bidding process, which was a very nice thing to not have to deal with. I highly recommend Sue for your landscape project. **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Thank you for your kind words, Kim! I was so excited to be a part of your team - and am so looking forward to seeing the yard and new deck being a place your family will spend lots of fun outdoor time in the coming years!! **★★★★★ — Kelly Stark, Oct. 2020** > Sue helped us design an outdoor kitchen area. We were struggling with an area against the back of our house and wanted to improve its looks, but keep it functional. She came up with a beautiful design that we absolutely love and would never have thought of ourselves! It's both functional and beautiful and fits the space perfectly. We are still currently in the process of building the outdoor area, so we cannot provide any pictures at this time. > Sue spent a lot of time with us at the initial consult and listened to all of our needs. We were impressed with her presentation of ideas and she hit the mark perfectly! She talks through her ideas and listens to input and makes changes accordingly. She is also conscientious of costs and presents ideas that are within your budget. We truly enjoyed working with Sue and would recommend her to anyone for any outdoor project! **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > You both were so much fun to work with, Kelly, and you are right that it was quite a puzzle. But you knew something functional and beautiful was possible in that spot and it was a pleasure to design it! **★★★★★ — Hilda Plzak, Oct. 2020** > Sue was fabulous!!! She incorporated our feedback with her creativity! We wanted a mix of low maintenance and bird friendly plants. She created a unique design. She went above and beyond our expectations. We would definitely use her again! **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Hilda - Thank you!! I love how much you love to be in your yard! You taught me that sitting next to a driveway can be as 'gardeny' as a patio! I love that. Thank you. **★★★★★ — Jim marcham, Oct. 2020** > Sue was fantastic. We have a small home in the suburbs. Sue helped us to create a space that will meet our short and long term needs. We were impressed with her realism and the pricing made sense to us. > Our site was quite unique die to the small size and the desire to have a low maintenance and lush yard that attracts birds and butterflies. Our request was also unique because we wanted a plan that had multi year phasing to manage time and money because I plan to do the work myself. In the end we have a complete plan for a wonderful project that is already brining us joy. **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Jim - I loved working with you both and your vision for making your home's back yard a cozy oasis. You described your vision so perfectly and I was excited to make it come to life for you. I wish you many good years in your garden working and watching it grow. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of that process. **★★★★★ — Jill Graffeo, Nov. 2019** > Sue is professional, personal, and thorough! Her passion for outdoor space shows in her planning. Her vision to make the plans unique to our space and style was very special. **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Jill - Thank you so much for your review. I had a lot of fun working with you both! **★★★★★ — Stephanie Ferrell, Oct. 2019** > We hired Sue to prepare a master plan for our newly renovated home. During the initial meeting we met with Sue as a couple and walked the property to discuss our "dream". She was very receptive to our ideas. The plan was to include multiple living areas including a front walk/patio, secret garden, sunken fire pit and an outdoor kitchen. During plan development she encouraged us to share photos from online sources to help guide the process. Our meetings with Sue were very collaborative and fun. She listened, asked guiding questions and helped us realize everything we were hoping for. We told her that we wanted something special, different than the norm, and that is exactly what we got. We implemented phase one of the master plan, the front walk/patio and planting, this fall, and it has exceeded our expectations. It is perfect, it complements our home’s architecture and style and incorporates our favorite landscape plants and materials. All our neighbors have commented that the hardscape and softscape are beautiful. My only problem is that I don’t have more projects to work with Sue on! My husband and I highly recommend Sue. She is talented, professional and creative. **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Stephanie - Your home is a product of your own amazing talent as a designer and decorator and I was committed to being the vehicle to pull the vision you had in your head of your property - out into reality. What fun. Thank you for inviting me to participate! I am so much looking forward to seeing the next phases of work take shape! **★★★★★ — A & S H, May 2019** > Working with Sue has been an absolute joy! In the past 24 years at different properties we have worked with 4 different landscaping companies, and we have never had great success coming up with master plans for us to implement over time until we worked with Sue. She took the time necessary to completely understand our property and our goals--my husband's goals as well as my goals. Sue is incredibly knowledgeable about her plants and their needs; the design she created for us suits us perfectly--it has beautiful layers and shapes, but is relatively low maintenance. Because she is only responsible for design, she wasn't trying to over-sell us on more plants/trees/hardscapes than we needed for our property. She understands the importance of taking care of details in residential landscaping, and she has extremely high standards. Since we asked, she gave us recommendations for several professionals who would take the time to assure the quality of our projects, and who would be willing to implement our master plan in stages. We've been impressed with each of the professionals she's recommended, and they know they need to work hard to keep her trust. We're so grateful to have Sue helping us with this process!!! **Comment from Jacobs Grant Design ltd:** > Thank you for your wonderful review! I really loved working with you both - and it was so fun to find that perfect balance of design that responded to each of your desires for your yard. That is what will make your property like no other and I am so excited to see your beautiful hedges begin to take shape and to created the coziness, but softness, that you are both looking for!! ## Selected projects - [Outdoor living German Village](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-german-village-pj-vj~7122179) - Location: Columbus, OH - Photos: 46 - [Room for Gatherings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/room-for-gatherings-pj-vj~1274130) - Location: Columbus, OH - Photos: 10 - Description: This small back yard in German Village was previously wall-to-wall concrete pavers and the large iron table dominated the space. Now, the homeowners have not only a relaxing focal point from their indoor living space, they also have two outdoor rooms in which to relax and have fun during their family gatherings. This design was done in collaboration with Potsabilities, in Columbus, Ohio - [Ohio Home - Northeast Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ohio-home-northeast-style-pj-vj~587018) - Location: Upper Arlington, OH - Photos: 17 - Description: This classic, but plain, mid-west home now has a welcoming entry 'court' and also landscaping that compliments its new facade - all with a touch of the northeast coast. The back yard, and even the driveway area, once felt like left-over spaces. Now, they are the center of family and friend activity. - [A Lovely Yard to be Enjoyed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-lovely-yard-to-be-enjoyed-pj-vj~338514) - Location: Upper Arlington, OH - Photos: 11 - Description: New outdoor sitting spaces provide enjoyable places to view the scenic lawn and wooded areas surrounding the home. - [German Village New/Old Blending](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/german-village-new-old-blending-pj-vj~384134) - Location: Columbus, OH - Photos: 40 - Description: This home blends the old and the new - and the new landscape compliments both. - [Charming Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charming-spaces-pj-vj~1303163) - Location: Upper Arlington, OH - Photos: 14 - Description: This home has been loved by its owners for years, but the front yard and entry area lacked the style they'd been able to bring into its interior. As well, they wanted a place to put a vegetable garden and their back yard couldn't accommodate that. After completing a master plan with Jacobs Grant Design ltd they discovered a new-found un-used space: their side yard, which had some large pines which were in need of being removed. This space was transformed into a new destination - a beautiful gard… - [European-Feel Courtyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/european-feel-courtyard-pj-vj~6878141) - Location: Upper Arlington, OH - Photos: 5 - Description: This small space was wedged between the house and driveway of this lovely home, and completely cutoff from the main yard lawn, but the declining health of a favorite tree gave the gift of a new space which has become the focus of outdoor living for this family. - [A Warm Welcome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-warm-welcome-pj-vj~6877787) - Location: Upper Arlington, OH - Photos: 9 - [Reflecting History](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reflecting-history-pj-vj~336711) - Location: Upper Arlington, OH - Photos: 15 - Description: The owners of this home fell in love with it because of the lovely old feeling of the yard. But, after a full-house remodel and new addition, all but a remnant of the original feeling was left. Another challenge was the smallness of the rear and side yards, and the large grade change. The goal of the new design was to make the yard useful for entertaining, beautiful, and as if it had always been that way. - [An Old Beauty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-old-beauty-pj-vj~2456941) - Location: Upper Arlington, OH - Photos: 16 - [A Cozy Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-cozy-garden-pj-vj~338513) - Location: Upper Arlington, OH - Photos: 3 - [Bexley B & B](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bexley-b-and-b-pj-vj~2530829) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Bexley Home Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bexley-home-makeover-pj-vj~3919145) - Location: Bexley, OH - Photos: 14 - Description: Noted as the most-unattractive yard at the entrance to a beautiful neighborhood, these homeowners were ready to bring their outside space up to the standards of their newly up-dated interior. - [Lake Home Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-home-paradise-pj-vj~342633) - Location: Howard, OH - Photos: 29 - [Home on a Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-on-a-hill-pj-vj~342284) - Location: Worthington, OH - Photos: 6 - Description: The challenge of this site was that it appeared that the homeowners had purchased a beautiful home on the worst lot in the neighborhood. It was pie-shaped so that the front was small and the back and one side were larger, but it seemed that almost none of it was usable, due to its slope. After a fun master planning process, though, the site proved to be the best in the neighborhood. Not only was the side made into a usual and beautiful place space, so was the once-thought wet floodplain lower ar… - [Natural Beauty in Powell](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-beauty-in-powell-pj-vj~341791) - Location: Powell, OH - Photos: 18 - [A View of the Golf Course](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-view-of-the-golf-course-pj-vj~357764) - Location: Worthington, OH - Photos: 8 - [Patio on a Hillside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patio-on-a-hillside-pj-vj~342314) - Location: Hilliard, OH - Photos: 6 - [Westfield, New Jersey Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westfield-new-jersey-home-pj-vj~342299) - Location: Westfield, NJ - Photos: 9 - [Squeezed Patio to Expanded Everything](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/squeezed-patio-to-expanded-everything-pj-vj~338515) - Location: Dublin, OH - Photos: 10 [See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/jacobs-grant-design-ltd-pfvwus-pf~629158633) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*