--- title: "Ambiance Garden Design, LLC — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/ambiance-garden-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~755691605 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~755691605.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Ambiance Garden Design, LLC" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/91f329d802dbeec9_9392-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "917 Bromley Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28207, United States" latitude: 35.1935 longitude: -80.8272 phone: "(704) 292-4400" website: http://www.ambiancegardendesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 38 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 58 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Ambiance Garden Design, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Ambiance Garden Design, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/ambiance-garden-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~755691605) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Charlotte, NC - **Serves:** Charlotte, Myers Park, Matthews, Pineville - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (38 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - Woman owned Best of Houzz 2020, 2018, & 2017 The Garden is our studio. The art is investment quality landscaping. A garden adds beauty to reality. It can make the ordinary magical through practical means. It can enhance your life and add value to your home. Ambiance Garden Design makes gardening Into an art which is also an investment, in which each season of the year has its beauty. It’s practically magical, with dividends in style. We are delighted to offer year round ornamental maintenance and landscape services to keep the investment in optimal condition. No mowing or blowing services but we can recommend excellent resources for this specialized area of service ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Landscape Maintenance - Garden Design - Patio Construction - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Landscape Lighting Installation - Fence Installation - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Irrigation System Installation - Pond Construction - Drip Irrigation Installation - Land Leveling & Grading - Sprinkler System Installation - Mulching - Site Preparation - Arbor Design and Construction - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Living Walls - Hedge Trimming - Holiday Lighting - Green Roofing ### Areas Served - Charlotte - Myers Park - Matthews - Pineville ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 125,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Ambiance Garden Design, LLC | | Address | 917 Bromley Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28207, United States | | Phone | (704) 292-4400 | | Website | http://www.ambiancegardendesign.com | | License Number | 1469 | | Followers on Houzz | 58 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AmbianceGardenDesign/ - X (Twitter) — Ambiancegardengal - LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/in/swilkersonus - Blog — www.ambiancegardendesign.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Ambiance Garden Design, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/ambiance-garden-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~755691605) - **Website:** http://www.ambiancegardendesign.com - **Phone:** (704) 292-4400 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certified Master Gardener, Horticulture Coach - 1150 am WAVO Co-host Souther Lawn & Garden Talk Show (Saturday Mornings) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2017–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 38 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — kturner\_atl, Feb. 2025** > Ambiance was great to work with. They helped us find the right design for our small urban yard that makes it feel bigger and more welcoming. The whole house looks better because it is better framed by the landscaping. Thank Ambiance. Great job! **★★★★★ — jimcantalupo, Feb. 2024** > I have spent a considerable amount of time and money on my landscape over the years and I recently met Suzanne and Joey. They came and did a tour of my property and completed an evalaution. > > I had a few chronic issues that I was struggling with. They were able to identify the problems and lay out a game plan to fix them. The work has now been complete and I can’t tell you how happy I am with the outcome and most notably how impressed I am with Joey and Suzanne’s horticultural knowledge, especially with regard to Japanese maples. > > I would highly recommend ambience gardens for your landscaping needs. **★★★★★ — Jenn Dent, Oct. 2021** > Suzanne and Joey are very knowledgeable in horticulture and landscape design. I have loved their ideas for my front & backyard landscaping. The entire team works hard and are very professional. > They understand your budget and do not try to over sell. I highly recommend Ambiance Garden Design! **★★★★★ — dshelkrot, June 2021** > We are absolutely thrilled that we chose Ambiance Landscape design. We met with several other landscape firms and it was clear to us that Ambiance was the right fit due to their knowledge as horticulturists, not just typically landscapers, their ability to intuitively grasp and articulate the concepts that we discussed, and their partnership approach in our long-term vision. Their flexibility provided us the opportunity for several reviews of the design allowing as many modifications as needed as the long-term plan evolved. We greatly appreciated their consultative approach to their service, educating us along the journey from our first meeting through our final walkthrough. Ambiance’s 12-month Wellcare plan, which is unheard of in the industry, reinforces their commitment to ensuring our vision comes to fruition. The customer relationship with Ambiance is a true partnership, not just hiring a vendor who comes and goes, rather one who ensures the functionality, aesthetic and environmental aspects of their design are taken into consideration. During the install phase, one of the things that impressed us the most was the knowledge of their install crew. Each of them had specialized education and experience in the plants, drainage, and hardscapes that were part of our project. It was, and will continue to be, a pleasure to work with them. **Comment from Ambiance Garden Design, LLC:** > The team and I are so very thankful for the gift you and your family bestowed on us of a lovely home and large spacious lot! We love aligning with clients and their visions. You, your husband and sweet daughter inspired us with tremendous clarity about your goals and visions, and co-created through coaching, and communication. It was not an easy project but one full of noteworthy milestones and thoughtful collaboration. We look forward to the road ahead and our ongoing commitment to your long term landscaping success! **★★★★★ — Paul Buckle, Feb. 2021** > We have a space that we just couldn't make pretty and nice, but Ambiance Garden Design could. Joey Pelligrin's design was just what we wanted, and the installation was excellent. We opted for younger plants to allow us the fun of watching things mature. After 3 summer months, only 2 plants, out of about 100, have failed. Of course those are replaced. . Existing plants that we like were incorporated and not a single transplant has failed. We are thrilled with .all the butterfly and hummingbird attractors. With our celebration opportunities for our 50th anniversary limited, this garden was our gift to ourselves. It will bring us much joy for years to come. Thank you, Ambiance Garden Design! **Comment from Ambiance Garden Design, LLC:** > Paul: > > Thank you for allowing us to work with you and participate in your very special celebration during these unprecedented pandemic times. We enjoyed working with you and are excited to help you with your garden as it matures over the next few months. We will get those guaranteed replacement plants in soon. > > It was a true honor to have been selected for this very special landscape. > Thank you! **★★★★★ — Adam Pack, Dec. 2020** > The Ambiance Team is one of the best home/lawn/real estate improvement teams that we've worked with during our 15 year tenure as homeowners. Their consultation and communication was detailed and thorough. They set proper expectations and improvised when faced with unexpected situations that were not foreseen. They took into consideration our style, climate, surroundings, lifestyle, budget, functionality, and made it work/harmonize. Their delivery/install team was meticulous in executing our vision. It was a pleasure to watch them work with precision as they transformed our yard and gave it a new life that has balance and harmony with function. They were clean with their work in that everything on the property was treated with respect and at the completion of every day all tools and materials were secured, organized, and hidden from plain sight. The entire team was patient, considerate, helpful, and easy to work with. > > They earned our business with their consultative approach and project management proposal. They earned our loyalty with their delivery and finished product. Subject Matter Expertise A+, Client Experience A+, Finished Product A+ > > Doing any projects with your house is costly and timely. Ambiance is money and time well spent that will provide a return for the life of your home. Much Appreciation to the Ambiance Team that were at our place sculpting, planting, and creating a beautiful piece of land art for our Home. > > Adam, Elizabeth, and ChickPea **Comment from Ambiance Garden Design, LLC:** > Adam: > > Thank you for taking the time to write this flattering review. We are so grateful that you and Elizabeth can attest that we have lived up to the brand that we have worked tirelessly to build over the past many years. We know that we are only half the value proposition as we enjoy co-creating with amazing families. We appreciated that you are both very invested in the your home and the elements that we proposed to add value and beauty. We love landscaping for kind, passionate people and you and Elizabeth were so incredible to work with! The extra touches that you provided to include hot tea for our installation team and the kind smiles and warm greeting will never be forgotten > > Thank you for the pleasure of getting to know you and assisting with your new landscape Ambiance! > > Sincerely, > Suzanne, Joey & Ambiance Garden Design team **★★★★★ — Katie Sontag, Dec. 2020** > Working with Joey Pellegrin and Ambiance Garden Design was a true pleasure! Joey helped us to create a wonderful backyard space that is not only beautiful, but functional for our active family. The knowledge, attention to detail, and care that Joey and the entire Ambiance Garden Design team showed was wonderful. We look forward to continuing to work with Ambiance Garden Design in the future. **Comment from Ambiance Garden Design, LLC:** > Katie: > > Having a client with such clear focus and precise ideas always make our design alignment a true pleasure. You and your husband were so thoughtful and kind to my and my team that we all keep talking about the joy of installing your landscape. > > Thank you for the inspiring collaboration and the blessing of being selected as your landscape design/installation firm! We look forward to assisting you over the next 12 months to ensure that everything stays 100% to your satisfaction. > > Joey & Ambiance Garden Design Team **★★★★★ — Sarah Hayden, June 2020** > Ambiance helped us completely change the way we use our outdoors. During a time when we have been home a lot, this has been a huge blessing with little ones. I even have been inspired to be more organized and decorative inside because the outside is so beautiful! Thank you so much for changing and inspiring our home in such a great way!! **Comment from Ambiance Garden Design, LLC:** > Hi Sarah: > > Your enthusiasm about getting your children involved with nature inspired our team to come up with fun and innovative ideas for your special outdoor spaces. We do hope that you, the kids and your husband enjoy the landscape for years to come! > > We are blessed to have worked with you and are grateful for the opportunity! > > Thank you additionally for writing this kind review. **★★★★★ — Ramona Truss, April 2020** > I had a great experience with AGD. Joey and the entire team were very professional, responsive and knowledgeable about garden design. AGD has a good pricing methodology that worked with my budget. I'm pleased with the results of my courtyard and look forward to enjoying its beauty for years to come! **Comment from Ambiance Garden Design, LLC:** > HI Ramona > > We are so grateful to you for taking the time to post this lovely endorsement! You have by far been our most organized and focused client. It has been a true joy helping you settle into your new home. > > Thank you for the opportunity and for this very kind feedback! > > Joey, the AGD Team and I **★★★★★ — Joey Pellegrin, April 2020** > Outstanding. "Raving Fans" of Ambiiance Garden Design. They and the team surpassed our expectations on the design and install. > They worked within our budget, made adjustment for us to plan further down the line, the team came in and quickly and neatly performed the service. > We had a pool and porch install recently and Ambiance Garden Design was not only the BEST vendor we had to deal with on the project, but the only vendor that came within the budget, finished the project prior to the time frame expected and was the most professional. Still waiting on the pool company to complete their project started 6 months ago. Wished we worked with them PRIOR to the start of the project as they were so informative on a variety of other issues on our property. Look forward to working with them again **★★★★★ — Peter Conway, Dec. 2019** > Ambiance has been very thorough and delivered everything they promised. The follow up has been particularly good. Very good experience! **Comment from Ambiance Garden Design, LLC:** > Hi Peter > > The team and I thank you for allowing us to meet you and share your passion for gardening and taking pride in your outdoor spaces. We have enjoyed working with your clear focus. We are fortunate to be blessed with serving kind people like you! > > We know time is precious and were are very grateful for this review! > > Suzanne Wilkerson & Joey Pellegrin **★★★★★ — Petrina DeKoster, Dec. 2019** > Ambiance Garden Design is by far the best landscape company we have ever worked with. Their quality, attention to detail and focus on the client exceeded our expectations at every phase of the process. The design process was exceptionally rewarding because all of our goals were incorporated into the design, including how the landscape would look from inside our home. Healthy, high quality plants and trees were selected; they all lived long after installation. The crew was always professional and respectful, and they never leave a mess after each day's work. The follow up after installation was incredible. This landscape company is absolutely in a league by itself --- there is no company in the Charlotte area that even begins to compare with their work. Thank you, Ambiance, for giving us a spectacular yard! **Comment from Ambiance Garden Design, LLC:** > Hi Petrina: > > Thank you for trusting our team with your very beautiful home and large landscape. We were so inspired to create your 4 season blooming layered landscape in front and back yard, because you are so awesome to work with. Your keen sense of color and texture really allowed us to hone our landscaping skills. We are very excited to support you as it evolves into Spring and then onto the other seasons in 2020! > > Thank you > Suzanne, Joey & Team!!! ## Selected projects - [Tudor Love](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-love-pj-vj~5698212) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 47 - [Courtyards Are All the Rage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/courtyards-are-all-the-rage-pj-vj~5741293) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 61 - Description: Courtyard Makeover for Sophisticated Couple Downsizing. Ambiance Garden Design creates special garden rooms with loads of Ambience. - [The abracadabra of Color](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-abracadabra-of-color-pj-vj~600910) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 4 - Description: How color can transfigure a garden - [Backyard Sanctuary of Balance & Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-sanctuary-of-balance-and-style-pj-vj~6125326) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 39 - Description: Backyard makeover incorporating family heirloom plants with a new order and flow as well as long blooming perennials. This sanctuary is designed to invite birds, butterfly, and all of natures gentle creatures. - [Drainage - No Problem Attractives Solutions for Excess Water](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drainage-no-problem-attractives-solutions-for-excess-water-pj-vj~5575025) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Backyard Fun for Man and Man's Best Friend](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-fun-for-man-and-man-s-best-friend-pj-vj~5270666) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 34 - Description: Newly renovated backyard space for family, furry members included. A spot to chill, enjoy and relax in nature. - [Charleston Charm meet Charlotte NC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charleston-charm-meet-charlotte-nc-pj-vj~2221169) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 98 - Description: Azalea George Tabor, Black Eye Susan, Goldsturm, Blue Fescue, Camellia, Catmint, Chinese Snowball Viburnam, Coreopsis , Crepe Myrtle, Evergreen Clematis, Ferns, Gardenia, Hardy Hibiscus, Heritage River Birch, Hosta, Hydrangea, Hydrangea Endless summer Bloomstruck, Hydrangea Light O Day, Hydrangea Nikko Blue, Hydrangea Strawberry /Vanilla, Iris, Striped Japanese , Lambs Ears, Big Ears, Magnolia Teddy Bear, Osmanthus Fragrans, Osmanthus Fragrans, Rose, Drift Pink, Salvia Caradonna, Shasta Daisy, V… - [Terrace Oasis with a Skyline View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terrace-oasis-with-a-skyline-view-pj-vj~5558345) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 23 - Description: When baby boomers downsize it doesn't mean they have to give up their private garden Oasis. We have been blessed again to work with a truly lovely family and help them to bring the garden back to their new love nest in the sky! We included all the high tech features of electronic lighting with full color spectrum options, fountain, and irrigation for easy maintenance and flexibility. We included a water feature because everyone should have one, the fountain is a privacy wall, and mirrored enchan… - [The Way of the Path](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-way-of-the-path-pj-vj~1256358) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: A path gives a garden a destination---also interest in: "what happens next". This is a selection of our pathworks, to which a little of our design philosophy has been added . - [French Chalet with Southern Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-chalet-with-southern-charm-pj-vj~3016577) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 25 - Description: This custom built home in one of Charlotte NC most prestidious neighborhoods had a tired overgrown landscape. We came in an gave is a three season blooming perennial landscape with all the layers one would want. - [Unity through a Wealth of Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/unity-through-a-wealth-of-details-pj-vj~1530604) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 59 - Description: Follow a path which invites you from sun to shade to splashing fountain, through a secret retreat with a gazebo, to a vegetable garden in Myers Park - [A Witty garden for a Whimsical House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-witty-garden-for-a-whimsical-house-pj-vj~1581945) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 13 - Description: Bungalow in the South - [A Hillside Garden Restored and Transformed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-hillside-garden-restored-and-transformed-pj-vj~2094111) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 27 - Description: Our client needed a new garden. Critters had eaten most of the one before, so our plant choices were made with that in mind. But beyond that, a place to tarry was needed, and a place to gather as well. Our solution for stunning-but-steep lakeside property was to make a garden which invited a journey around the residence itself. - [Tuscan Villa in The Carolinas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscan-villa-in-the-carolinas-pj-vj~2047221) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 41 - Description: The handsome proportions of this Italianate villa required a landscape balanced between symmetry and spontaneity, and between the evergreens and seasonal color. - [Charm on the Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charm-on-the-hill-pj-vj~3874214) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 14 - Description: Bungalow in the South - [Beauty on a Steep Slope](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beauty-on-a-steep-slope-pj-vj~1581703) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 10 - Description: A lakeside property with astonishing views is retrofitted with a garden to match - [Gardeners Backyard Delight Fit for Children](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gardeners-backyard-delight-fit-for-children-pj-vj~5603680) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 19 - [Urban Oasis Backyard Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-oasis-backyard-makeover-pj-vj~5584725) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 23 - Description: This lovely home had a sloping backyard with drainage issues. - [Planters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/planters-pj-vj~2132927) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 65 - Description: A planter is a portable garden. It can light up a corner; two can flank a stair; three can transform a patio. Here is a sampler of our work from small to large, fun to formal. And because some of these are made of herbs and vegetables, we'd also like to add :a planter can furnish ingredients for a salad. - [An Eclectic Courtyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-eclectic-courtyard-pj-vj~1256239) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 13 - Description: The souvenirs of a life in construction were the puzzle pieces of this project. The courtyard was to be their home, a neglected part of the owners' office building, overlooked by conference room windows from one side. Our solution was to make a fountain of some pieces,and use others to contain sculptural plants--or softening ones. Our aim was to seamlessly balance indoors with outdoors. It must have worked. Now this is where everyone in the building comes for lunch. [See all 70 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/ambiance-garden-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~755691605) ## Ideabooks - [Lighting the Way to Ambience](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121007278/list/lighting-the-way-to-ambience) — 20 ideas - [Landscaping with Man's Best Friend In Mind](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114862080/list/landscaping-with-man-s-best-friend-in-mind) — 12 ideas - [roses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81929214/list/roses) — 8 ideas - [Dry Creek Beds for drainage issues](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118503534/list/dry-creek-beds-for-drainage-issues) — 23 ideas - [Rooftop & Balcony Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117880236/list/rooftop-balcony-gardens) — 11 ideas - [Back Yard with Glass Greenhouse, tropical pool and whimsical playhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115069431/list/back-yard-with-glass-greenhouse-tropical-pool-and-whimsical-playhouse) — 47 ideas - [French Chalet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107074105/list/french-chalet) — 29 ideas - [Edible Landscapes for All Ages](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110583585/list/edible-landscapes-for-all-ages) — 3 ideas - [Plant Matters: Under-used Flowering Shrubs and Trees for the Carolinas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74903112/list/plant-matters-under-used-flowering-shrubs-and-trees-for-the-carolinas) — 20 ideas - [Best Perennials for the South](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108057533/list/best-perennials-for-the-south) — 23 ideas - [Window boxes that dazzle](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98011393/list/window-boxes-that-dazzle) — 43 ideas - [Boxes & Planters for more charm in your gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92768582/list/boxes-planters-for-more-charm-in-your-gardens) — 19 ideas - [Curb Appeal Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91019490/list/curb-appeal-landscape) — 15 ideas - [Office Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88827502/list/office-furniture) — 1 idea - [Shady Backyard Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81835316/list/shady-backyard-makeover) — 18 ideas - [Shade Gardening with Perennial Color and Texture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80948847/list/shade-gardening-with-perennial-color-and-texture) — 65 ideas - [Modern Southern Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75911330/list/modern-southern-landscape) — 30 ideas - [bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76474419/list/bathroom) — 12 ideas - [Updated Ranch with New Paint, Drive and landscape](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76134808/list/updated-ranch-with-new-paint-drive-and-landscape) — 67 ideas - [Cloister Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74081413/list/cloister-gardens) — 23 ideas [See all 33 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/suzanne-wilkerson) ## Community Q&A **Q: What type of plants are these? They are beautiful** *(in Photo Questions)* I live in zone 9, thank you A: There is a combo of Orange SunPatients and Yellow Coleus in this photo **Q: what is this gorgeous tree please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is an Empress Evergreen Dogwood tree. She is quite a beauty!! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*