--- title: "Tilting Windmill Landscape Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/tilting-windmill-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~722740278 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~722740278.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Tilting Windmill Landscape Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/26e35ad406142700_8277-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Atlanta, Georgia 30307, United States" latitude: 33.7691 longitude: -84.336 phone: "(470) 422-7289" website: http://tiltingwindmill.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 10 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # Tilting Windmill Landscape Design > East Atlanta Area's High End Landscape Design & Build Firm Original Houzz profile: [Tilting Windmill Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/tilting-windmill-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~722740278) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Atlanta, GA - **Serves:** Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, North Atlanta, Tucker, Chamblee, Decatur, North Druid Hills, North Decatur, Vinings, Druid Hills, Stone Mountain, Avondale Estates, Buckhead, Chastain Park, Piedmont Heights - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Verified Hires ### Business highlights - 4 Verified Hires Atlanta's Tilting Windmill Landscape Design specializes in residential and commercial landscape and garden design and installation. Our approach is to create the most perfect, custom landscape possible. We handle all phases - design, installation of plants and hardscape, construction of decks or other unique features, and even ongoing maintenance (maintenance is in a more limited service area). Every home is unique, and so every one of our gardens echoes and plays on the character of its home. A frequent question I hear is, "Where did your name come from?" Tilting Windmill is a reference to Cervantes' Don Quixote. Don Quixote was a man, who after reading too many heroic tales of chivalric knights, lost his mind and decided that he was, himself, a knight errant. On one of his misadventures, Don Quixote, riding through the Spanish countryside, comes across a group of windmills. Again, because he's gone mad, he does not see windmills, but rather sees a group of giants. He proceeds to charge the 'giants,' attacking them with his lance (tilting is another term for jousting), and much hilarity ensues in 17th-century-pratfall fashion. As such, in our modern lexicon, the term 'tilting at windmills' has come to mean 'fighting imaginary enemies,' a definition which has never set well with me. I've always preferred a more romantic definition. To me 'tilting at windmills' is the same as fighting an unwinnable battle. But are we not nobler for the fight? The same is true for a garden. There is no way to 'win' a garden. A garden is never done. We are working with living things in a garden. Living things grow, they change form, and they die. So, while a garden is never done, there are moments in a garden when everything is harmonious and in balance. We strive for those perfect moments. And we are nobler for that pursuit. We're doing all we can to make Atlanta more beautiful, one landscape at a time. Our passion is the extraordinary. Give Tilting Windmill a call at (404) 334-3093 or click the "Contact Me" button to send us a message and let's see what we can do for your landscape. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Lighting Design - Pond Construction - Edible Gardens - Deck Building ### Areas Served - Atlanta - Buckhead Atlanta - Sandy Springs - Roswell - Alpharetta - Brookhaven - Dunwoody - North Atlanta - Tucker - Chamblee - Decatur - North Druid Hills - North Decatur - Vinings - Druid Hills - Stone Mountain - Avondale Estates - Buckhead - Chastain Park - Piedmont Heights ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 900,000 Cost depends on size and scope of project ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Tilting Windmill Landscape Design | | Address | Atlanta, Georgia 30307, United States | | Phone | (470) 422-7289 | | Website | http://tiltingwindmill.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 10 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TiltingWindmillLandscapeDesign/ ## Offers High End Landscape Design ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Tilting Windmill Landscape Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/tilting-windmill-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~722740278) - **Website:** http://tiltingwindmill.com/ - **Phone:** (470) 422-7289 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Leslie Dent, Aug. 2017** > John Critz and Tilting Windmill transformed our back yard from a mud pit into a beautiful terraced landscape with upper and lower blue stone patios. We had significant drainage and erosion issues before John's crew arrived on the scene. These drainage issues have all been addressed and we've had no standing water or mud this summer, despite all the deluges. We particularly love the upper patio, which is more informal and incorporates long grasses. We also love the wide pathways that he designed for the back entrance to our house and the buffer he created between the parking area and our patios. As John promised, we feel like we are sitting in a meadow. John's hardscape plan and his selection of plants were creative, practical and beautiful. We love all of it! Tilting Windmill also met its promised deadlines, did the work quickly and has been attentive to follow up, punch list requests. **★★★★★ — HU-39249100, June 2017** > Tilting Windmill Landscape Design took on an ambitious project that nobody else would touch. > Very happy with the work performed and would highly recommend to others. **★★★★★ — sriley70, June 2017** > Absolutely superb landscape design and installation. These guys are simply the best. Iur project involved significant water redirection and reunification. This has worked to perfection. You MUST use these guys. **★★★★★ — betsy2k1, March 2017** > John and his crew were wonderfully creative and professional. John's design expertise and ideas were well in line with what I wanted. His willingness to do an exceptional makeover of the front yard, yet still honor my budget and wishes were genuine and respected. He has great taste for visual landscape, whether that be plants, shrubs, pots, sculptures, fountains, etc. You can't go wrong, he's awesome. **★★★★★ — M R, Feb. 2017** > John was great! Our front yard was an unorganized jungle that completely blocked our home. We asked John to design a yard that complemented the 1920's prairie style, and the result speaks for itself. The angles of the home are contrasted with the large decorative boulders and wavy long grass, and the home is surrounded by Japanese maples that provide color contrast. I am sure that John could explain all the nuance that comes together so beautifully, but for me it is just a job well done and a wonderful result. > > John also designed L-shaped raised bed gardens behind the home and planted a lush array of flowering plants that really make the home stand out. > > Thanks, John! ## Selected projects - [Fun Bungalow in Atlanta, GA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fun-bungalow-in-atlanta-ga-pj-vj~2330968) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 8 - [Colorful Garden in Atlanta, GA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-garden-in-atlanta-ga-pj-vj~2331055) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 4 - [Classic Garden in Atlanta, GA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-garden-in-atlanta-ga-pj-vj~2331016) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 8 - [HGTV project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hgtv-project-pj-vj~2331082) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 3 - [Uncovering a Gem - Atlanta, GA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uncovering-a-gem-atlanta-ga-pj-vj~2197323) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 8 - [Landscape Remodel in Atlanta, GA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-remodel-in-atlanta-ga-pj-vj~2330958) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 6 - [Contemporary Patio in Atlanta, GA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-patio-in-atlanta-ga-pj-vj~2331045) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 4 - [Decks in Atlanta, GA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decks-in-atlanta-ga-pj-vj~2331039) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 6 - [Paintings of Tilting Windmill designed gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paintings-of-tilting-windmill-designed-gardens-pj-vj~2331072) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 2 [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/tilting-windmill-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~722740278) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of landscape design projects do you specialize in?** We specialize in both residential and commercial landscape and garden design and installation here in Atlanta. Our services include custom water features, drought-tolerant landscaping, edible gardens, hardscaping, outdoor lighting, patio design, pond construction, pool landscaping, and deck building. Our passion is crafting extraordinary, custom landscapes that perfectly complement each unique home. **Do you offer design-only services or full project coordination?** Yes, we offer both design-only services and full project coordination. We pride ourselves on handling all phases of a project, from the initial design concept to the installation of plants, hardscape, and unique features like decks. Our goal is to create the most perfect, custom landscape possible, managing the entire process for you. **Do you create detailed planting and layout plans?** Absolutely! As landscape architects and garden designers, creating detailed planting and layout plans is a core part of our service. We meticulously design every aspect of your custom landscape, from plant selection to hardscape placement, ensuring a harmonious and functional outdoor space that brings your unique vision to life. **Do you design outdoor living spaces such as patios and outdoor kitchens?** Yes, we absolutely design outdoor living spaces! We specialize in creating custom patios, hardscaping, and even deck building to extend your home's living area into the outdoors. Our goal is to craft unique and functional spaces where you can relax and entertain, perfectly integrated with your landscape design. **Do you design drought-tolerant or sustainable landscapes?** Yes, we certainly do! We specialize in designing drought-tolerant landscapes that are both beautiful and water-wise, helping to conserve resources in Atlanta. We also create edible gardens, focusing on sustainable practices to ensure your outdoor space thrives while being environmentally conscious. Our passion is crafting extraordinary, custom landscapes. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*