--- title: "Timothy Lee landscape design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/timothy-lee-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~92367893 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~92367893.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Timothy Lee landscape design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0c83ae460d25086c_3941-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "67 Baker Ave., Lexington, Massachusetts 02421, United States" latitude: 42.4426 longitude: -71.2265 phone: "(781) 330-2074" website: http://www.tlla.net rating: 5 review_count: 23 best_of_houzz_awards: 17 followers: 430 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Timothy Lee landscape design Original Houzz profile: [Timothy Lee landscape design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/timothy-lee-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~92367893) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Lexington, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Waltham, Brookline, Medford, Arlington, Billerica, Woburn, Chelsea, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, Watertown, Needham, Melrose, Wellesley, Belmont, Wakefield, Burlington, Reading, Wilmington, Stoneham, Winchester, Sudbury, Concord, North Reading, Bedford, Wayland, Lynnfield, Weston, Charlestown, West Concord, Carlisle, Allston, Auburndale, Brighton, Chestnut Hill, Hyde Park, Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, North Billerica, North Waltham, Waban, Wellesley Hills, West Newton - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2012–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Free consultation - Eco-friendly Although unique to every project our design style has been described as "comfortably modern with an intuitive sensitivity to the traditional New England vocabulary". We strive to create personal, authentic, harmonious spaces that strikes the right balance between your lifestyle and outdoor environment. ### 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 - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Drafting - Organic Gardens - Shed Design & Construction - Edible Gardens - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Living Walls - Natural Swimming Pools - Dog Run Construction - Artificial Living Walls - Rooftop Deck Installation - Construction Drawings - interior planters ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Newton - Somerville - Waltham - Brookline - Medford - Arlington - Billerica - Woburn - Chelsea - Jamaica Plain - Lexington - Watertown - Needham - Melrose - Wellesley - Belmont - Wakefield - Burlington - Reading - Wilmington - Stoneham - Winchester - Sudbury - Concord - North Reading - Bedford - Wayland - Lynnfield - Weston - Charlestown - West Concord - Carlisle - Allston - Auburndale - Brighton - Chestnut Hill - Hyde Park - Newton Center - Newton Highlands - Newton Lower Falls - Newton Upper Falls - Newtonville - North Billerica - North Waltham - Waban - Wellesley Hills - West Newton ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Timothy Lee landscape design | | Address | 67 Baker Ave., Lexington, Massachusetts 02421, United States | | Phone | (781) 330-2074 | | Website | http://www.tlla.net | | Followers on Houzz | 430 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/tleedesign - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/timleedesign - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/timleedesign - Blog — www.tlla.net ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Timothy Lee landscape design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/timothy-lee-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~92367893) - **Website:** http://www.tlla.net - **Phone:** (781) 330-2074 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2012–2024), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 23 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — David McAuley, May 2024** > We had the pleasure of collaborating with Timothy Lee on a unique and rewarding project. Overall, Tim is a trustworthy, talented, and collaborative designer that truly cares about your goals. We highly recommend Tim. > > We have linked below a video you can see of the before and after of the project. A friend recommended Tim and he provided a free in-person consultation. Our goal was to transform a sloped, unusable yard into a usable space for adults to relax and kids to have fun. Tim was an invaluable resource, notably: > > He justifiably recommended a topographical survey (through a different person) that provided an invaluable guide for our final plans and making sure everything would be measured correctly. > > Tim brought years of experience to a design vision. He laid out two scenarios for us (one we knew would probably be pricier, and the final one we guessed together would be more practical in terms of price). Still, Tim put full effort into both visions, laying out pros and cons. > > Tim balances his experience with serving as a thought partner. He genuinely was interested in our ideas, what our family wanted, and incorporated these into our final design. Notably, we wanted a natural boulder look given the exterior woods outlining our property and I remember Tim excitedly exclaiming, "That is a great idea!" and coming back to us in a day or two with that incorporated. He also stuck with me while I sourced out a hillside slide from a manufacturer in New Hampshire. He was patient and conscientious in integrating the slide and its measurements into the design. > > Tim's final deliverable was a detailed, measured layout of the yard (patio, two-tiered playscape, slide built into a hillside and complete plan for plantings, flower beds). Tim also laid out an "adventure play land" on the bottom of the playscape to include natural logs our kids can traverse with friends (log balance beam and a (safe, but exciting) zip line, included!). Tim's vision was built around our goals and our family. > > Lastly, Tim was a guide in helping us select a contractor to implement his vision. He attended every bid meeting and developed a template for each contractor to complete so we knew we were obtaining apples-to-apples quotes. We never would have thought of that! When we selected our contractor, Tim attended weekly check ins as the project progressed and ultimately concluded to help us navigate any issues. > > Thank you Tim for transforming a previously unusable/eyesore yard into a yard our family and friends thoroughly enjoy! For a video of the project and before/after photos, you can visit the contractor's website - Provost Companies Inc. Here is a link: https://provostcompanies.com/project/0649-dedham-outdoor-living/ **★★★★★ — jlucas9, July 2021** > Working with Tim was a pleasure! He took the time to understand our vision and provided a few options for our consideration. He was very open to working within our budget and ensured we were comfortable before moving forward. Once the work began, he was in constant contact (both on site and email/phone). The partners he worked with were outstanding! What we especially appreciate is that Tim's attention didn't just stop once the landscaping was complete! He is invested in our landscaping just as much as we are! Our space has been completely transformed - we enjoy it more than we imagined! **★★★★★ — dfqs, Jan. 2021** > It was such a pleasure to work with Tim Lee. He is a great listener, creative landscaper, and a wealth of knowledge about plants. Our yard was somewhat of a blank slate without much "curb" appeal. Tim's designs created a vision that was inviting, dynamic, as well as ensuring the plants would be successful. He made sure any plants that did not survive were replaced or swapped out for another variety. Our project took place in stages. I loved seeing how the first phase grew in last year and I can't wait to see how the next phase will come in in the spring. **★★★★★ — Elana Markovitz, Dec. 2020** > Tim Lee is amazing to work with. His landscape design is beautiful, interesting and practical. He thinks about the client's needs and capabilities. We have used him for several different projects over the years-inside planter, landscaping around a porch including brick, plants and lighting and using plants and trees to block our view of a neighbor's house. Feel free to contact me with specific questions. **★★★★★ — Stephen J Gilligan, Dec. 2020** > It's been said we make our own paradise. Well our paradise has been made by Tim Lee's visionary landscape architectural design. In our wildest dreams we could not have imagined the resulting "paradise we now have in our front & back yards: 9 Cherry, Dogwood, and Lilac trees, dozens of Boxwoods and perennials to blossom in each and every month; Arborvitae and other "evergreens" crating bordering privacy; climbing Pink Rose Bushes on house and garage trellises, thick spongy deep green grass, a patio design to relish and enjoy, subtle outside plant lighting to savor our "paradise" every day and night. Patio, pavers, and planting all gel into a gorgeous living canvas. I am truly mesmerized. Our extended family is awestruck and our neighbors want to know when they get an invitation. Thank you Tim ! **★★★★★ — 53 Glendoon, Dec. 2020** > Tim was great to work with. We have done two projects with Tim now and he really listens and has great ideas. In addition, Tim had creative - and relatively carefree - ideas that we never would have thought of. We do enjoy our space - it’s a new living area for us and makes me happy every time I see it. It was well worth working with Tim to design the space and really use its potential. **★★★★★ — Lenhart, Dec. 2020** > Tim designed a wonderful landscape for our new house in Gloucester, MA. He did a great job working with the requirements of the local Conservation Commission including using native plants designing a project with limited impervious surfaces. He also very carefully integrated his design into the surrounding landscape so that the edge of the area of new planting blends in with the old. Finally, Tim is a great listener and did a good job of meshing his expertise and vision with our goals for the project. **★★★★★ — Lori Benjes, Dec. 2016** > Tim Lee is a fabulous landscape architect. He has such a natural eye for design and his design is so unforced. He transformed an unused rocky hillside in our yard into a totally useable, BEAUTIFUL side yard and patio with rock wall and a very organic landscape. He also selected larger trees that have unique features each season and give us the privacy and interest that we wanted. He maintained the character of our rocky hillside and the changes look like they were always there. Now we have the most comfortable, inviting outdoor space for entertaining and relaxing, which has truly enhanced our daily living. Tim has a keen eye for color and for use of natural materials, which is exactly what we wanted. > As a professional, Tim was always very receptive to our ideas and wishes for the space. He ran our project with consistent respect and concern for our budget. He is totally honest. His demeanor is so calm that he is very easy to work with - he is the kind of person that gets along with everyone! Tim was highly recommended to us by our architect and now we can see why. We feel that it is because of Tim and his thoughtful study of our space, that our project came out the way it did. We could not be more thrilled! **★★★★★ — Young Kwon, Nov. 2016** > I had a wonderful experience working with Tim. He's very friendly and professional, and was very helpful guiding the process of the project from inception to completion. Everything went better than I hoped! Tim managed all aspects of it, which was a huge bonus. I would absolutely give my highest recommendation on working with Tim, and would absolutely get him involved in my next project. **★★★★★ — Carol Kresco, May 2014** > Glenn Kresco Corporation has been successfully doing business with Timothy Lee Landscape Design for the last six years. Tim's designs are unique and always customized to accommodate his clients. From excavation, stone walls, veneers, walkways, patios, irrigation and outdoor lighting. Working with Tim is always easy and a pleasure. Tim is a true professional, that provides one stop shopping for your landscape design. **★★★★★ — jawaterfall, Jan. 2014** > The back yard landscape that Timothy Lee designed for us is my favorite aspect of our house. We have three dogs, so a design that would accommodate both them and us was desired, and I couldn't be happier with the result. One of the reasons for seeking Tim's help was the flooding in our back yard, which got so bad last year that a pair of ducks decided to make it their home. Tim came up with a great solution of creating a retaining section in the back corner, which offers us maximum use of the space. Tim was also very talented at translating my ideas into a coherent piece of art- both functional and beautiful. My dogs, fiancé and I could not be happier! **★★★★★ — billsterling, Jan. 2014** > Tim provided landscape architecture design for us where others have failed. Our objective was to make-over our entire front yard including the walkway, lawn and garden areas. The challenge was having to design around a sloping yard and an abrupt transition to the sidewalk, Tim was able to provide a solution that was practical and designed to fit our needs and aesthetic requirements. ## Selected projects - [Garden for the Senses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-for-the-senses-pj-vj~6500859) - Location: Lexington, MA - Photos: 11 - [Meriam Hill Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meriam-hill-estate-pj-vj~757252) - Location: Lexington, MA - Photos: 27 - [Benjamin Fitch House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/benjamin-fitch-house-pj-vj~243547) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - Description: Restoration of an historic house and garden. - [Lakeside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-pj-vj~2431656) - Location: Wayland, MA - Photos: 2 - Description: Complete landscape redo for a new home on a neglected lakeside property. Project includes a new driveway, swimming pool, pergola, outdoor kitchen and plantings. - [Slocum Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slocum-rd-pj-vj~8403) - Location: Lexington, MA - Photos: 32 - Description: The outdoor living area for this property was designed and built for relaxing and entertaining. We divided the long, narrow, linear space into three distinct areas defined by a change in levels. The center piece is a rustic outdoor fireplace or 'campfire' that separates the dining area from the seating area. The third area designed for the spa, is tucked off to the side nestled amongst a naturalistic arrangement of summer flowering perennials and ornamental grasses. A dark green fence and a row… - [Bloomfield Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bloomfield-rd-pj-vj~2431647) - Location: Lexington, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: New landscape for a new addition to a restored New England classic. The backyard was very steep and had no outdoor entertaining space. We carved into the hillside off the new addition to add a new terrace and seat wall. This new space connects the house, driveway, carriage house and back yard. We re-graded the backyard and used boulders found during excavation to create a level area for play. We also added a new fence and a variety of trees, shrubs and perennials for year round interest. New shr… - [Seaside Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-home-pj-vj~2431629) - Location: Marblehead, MA - Photos: 6 - Description: A contemporary, modern landscape for a newly renovated coastal home. A simple stone wall announces your arrival and a newly realigned driveway leads you down towards the front door. A second stone wall connects the house to the landscape and provides separation and definition between the driveway and adjacent garden space. The linear arrival garden is filled with a mix of coastal loving shrubs and perennials softens the hard edges and offers a chance to pause before arriving at the front door. A… - [River House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-house-pj-vj~252188) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Landscape master planning and site design for a new coastal home with an incredible view. The master plan included locating all structures & landscape spaces including the main house & carriage house, swimming pool, tennis court, driveway and all plantings. The result is a simple, clean, relaxing landscape. - [Rockholm Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rockholm-rd-pj-vj~8411) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: New landscape for a renovated family summer home. To accommodate for large family gatherings we expanded the rear terrace for family gatherings and provided universal access to both the terrace and the shore. A variety of summer flowering seaside plants were selected to create a relaxed coastal cottage garden feel. - [Summer Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summer-retreat-pj-vj~9480) - Location: Gloucester, MA - Photos: 19 - Description: A new arrival garden for this coastal summer home. Salt tolerant, wind resistant summer flowering coastal plants were specific selected and arranged naturally and layered to provide color, texture and interest throughout the summer. - [Atrium Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atrium-garden-pj-vj~5991538) - Location: Lexington, Massachusetts - Photos: 15 - Description: We re-energized this forgotten interior atrium with recycled self-watering planters filled with a diverse collection of tropical plants. All of which have low toxicity ratings and will provide both physical and psychological benefits to the homeowners. - [Hillside Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-garden-pj-vj~230318) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 8 - Description: A new front yard garden for a sport court addition to a contemporary home. The challenge here was getting to the front door and the steep in accessible slope. We built a sequence of steps and landings from the driveway that engaged the slope and curved gracefully to the front door. The clients wanted a low maintenance garden with no lawn to mow. Something they could enjoy year-round with little care and visually dynamic. Because of the existing ledge soil depth was a problem. To solve this we pl… - [Diana Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/diana-lane-pj-vj~90597) - Location: Lexington, MA - Photos: 11 - Description: Contemporary woodland garden for a new screened porch addition. An existing brick patio was recycled and re-installed to connect spaces, provide garden access and engage the lawn in a pattern that suggests movement into the landscape. Native shade plants with a variety of textures and color were were selected to enhance the woodland setting and provide visual interest from the house and new porch. Bluestone tailings were used as a ground cover to diffuse roof water runoff and add visual interest… - [Arts & Crafts Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-garden-pj-vj~405396) - Location: Lexington, MA - Photos: 10 - Description: New arrival garden for this beautifully renovated Arts & Crafts home. A rustic stepping stone path leads you from the street past a lighted stone pier, through the garden to the front door. A mix of trees, shrubs and perennial plantings, anchored by a heritage sugar maple, surround a small lawn and define the space. Three large boulders were placed under the maple tree, one for each sibling, are used for climbing, sitting and accessing the rope swing. - [Sudbury Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sudbury-residence-pj-vj~9481) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: New outdoor entertainment area with kitchen, seating area, pool paving and deck. - [Wachusett Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wachusett-drive-pj-vj~2615743) - Location: Lexington, MA - Photos: 17 - Description: Landscape for a new house with challenging site conditions. Because of ledge conditions all of the stormwater was collected in two rain gardens located in the front yard. The ledge and existing trees limited the size of the backyard. Because of the shade and shallow soil conditions synthetic turf was installed to allow the kids a safe dry area to play. Steps were added to access a wooded area and play structure. A mixed material patio with seat wall and grill area were added for entertaining. La… [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/timothy-lee-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~92367893) ## Ideabooks - [Office Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145614538/list/office-furniture) — 10 ideas - [Gates & Fences](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/942202/list/gates-fences) — 22 ideas - [trees](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140157578/list/trees) — 7 ideas - [Perennials Grasses, Groundcovers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140157782/list/perennials-grasses-groundcovers) — 4 ideas - [Whiting Road](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103221612/list/whiting-road) — 29 ideas - [tleedesign's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/247508/list/tleedesign-s-ideas) — 310 ideas - [Coffee Street](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27949652/list/coffee-street) — 36 ideas - [Norman Todd Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32238306/list/norman-todd-rd) — 10 ideas - [Suzanne Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29086955/list/suzanne-rd) — 61 ideas - [concrete](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20279721/list/concrete) — 35 ideas - [Dewey Road](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30247866/list/dewey-road) — 33 ideas - [featured photos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28420227/list/featured-photos) — 7 ideas - [Hancock Street](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26324692/list/hancock-street) — 9 ideas - [wood walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20281131/list/wood-walls) — 7 ideas - [boulder walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15974647/list/boulder-walls) — 26 ideas - [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/942209/list/furniture) — 25 ideas - [concrete counters](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11891567/list/concrete-counters) — 19 ideas - [Jean Road](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5835120/list/jean-road) — 19 ideas [See all 18 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/tleedesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: priscilla homeowner** *(in Photo Questions)* how much you think it will cost me to have one like this at our house 20ft long A: Wish i could answer that but i Can't. In the current climate best to ask a local fencing company or carpenter. Prices are jumping around a lot these days. - Good luck! **Q: fence color?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love this! What color was used on fence? A: Forest green **Q: flowers and plantings** *(in Photo Questions)* love the landscape..I have just a few questions...I live in California near Fresno I am hoping these plants also thrive in my area. Inside the hedge it looks like there are more than one type of plant. Could you share the names of the plants? also do they bloom at different times? I like the formality of the landscape and also that it is somewhat casual...I'm looking for a French county look. Thank you for posting your landscape it helps us in getting great ideas and sometimes just finding our style. A: inside the boxwood hedge are tulips and Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' **Q: Pergola material???** *(in Photo Questions)* What material is the pergola? A: Roughly 12’ x 50’ **Q: Where can I purchase this all weather bench?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I believe the entire set was purchased through Janus et cie https://www.janusetcie.com/  Maybe you can find it on Houzz! **Q: Dimensions of the patio** *(in Photo Questions)* This is beautiful, could you share the approximate dimension of the patio? Thank you A: Sorry this is an old one, it would be a guess. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*