--- title: "Athyrium Design — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/athyrium-design-pfvwus-pf~973844738 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~973844738.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Athyrium Design" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/80930f7304ddfd1b_4537-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034, United States" phone: "(215) 720-1221" website: http://www.athyriumdesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 19 last_updated: 2026-08-19 --- # Athyrium Design Original Houzz profile: [Athyrium Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/athyrium-design-pfvwus-pf~973844738) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Fort Washington, PA - **Serves:** Abington, Haverford, Horsham, Warrington, King of Prussia, Buckingham, West Chester, Doylestown, Ardmore, Newtown Square, Conshohocken, Audubon, Bala Cynwyd, Solebury, Chester Springs, Ambler, Plymouth Meeting, Blue Bell, Fort Washington, Penn Wynne, Wyndmoor, Bryn Mawr, Merion Station, Spring House, Flourtown, Narberth, Brittany Farms-Highlands, North Wales, Malvern, New Hope, Chadds Ford, West Conshohocken, Chestnut Hill, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Lahaska, Lower Gwynedd, Upper Gwynedd, Willistown, Wynnewood - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2021–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Eco-friendly - Online consultation - Woman owned I design beautiful spaces, rooted in nature. Specializing in outdoor kitchens, patios, and gardens using responsibly-sourced furniture, local materials, and native plants. For new projects and inquires, please contact me through my website. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Custom Fire Pits - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Project Management - Edible Gardens - Master Plans - Outdoor Living Design ### Areas Served - Abington - Haverford - Horsham - Warrington - King of Prussia - Buckingham - West Chester - Doylestown - Ardmore - Newtown Square - Conshohocken - Audubon - Bala Cynwyd - Solebury - Chester Springs - Ambler - Plymouth Meeting - Blue Bell - Fort Washington - Penn Wynne - Wyndmoor - Bryn Mawr - Merion Station - Spring House - Flourtown - Narberth - Brittany Farms-Highlands - North Wales - Malvern - New Hope - Chadds Ford - West Conshohocken - Chestnut Hill - Huntingdon Valley - Lafayette Hill - Lahaska - Lower Gwynedd - Upper Gwynedd - Willistown - Wynnewood ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Athyrium Design | | Address | Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034, United States | | Phone | (215) 720-1221 | | Website | http://www.athyriumdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 19 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/athyriumdesign/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/larmillei/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/athyrium\_design/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Athyrium Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/athyrium-design-pfvwus-pf~973844738) - **Website:** http://www.athyriumdesign.com - **Phone:** (215) 720-1221 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2021–2024), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Association of Professional Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-professional-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~92795973) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Ashley Kucowski, July 2023** > TL;DR: I cannot recommend Lee and Athyrium Design more highly. She is a true professional and is simply brilliant in all aspects of landscape design. My husband and I both agree that her services were the best investment we could’ve made in our home—it completely changed the look and feel of our property and she has been instrumental in turning our little piece of this earth into a true oasis. > > We purchased our home a few years ago and I immediately wanted to tackle the exterior— preexisting plantings and hardscaping made little design and functional sense, areas were severely overgrown, and the overall “look” of the landscape was just not what we wanted. We jumped into clearing out the overgrowth and planting “deer-resistant” plants and flowers. Time and time again, we would come out to our plantings completely leveled or dying. We had had very limited knowledge on how to make our exterior into a space we loved, particularly with all of the issues we had to contend with (deer, septic, drainage, light). After a great deal of wasted money and effort, we knew we needed help. I initially reached out to several different companies and most were unwilling work with us as our budget was “too low” and/or we wanted to do the actual sourcing and planting ourselves as we both wanted to cut down on cost and we enjoy the process. There was one individual who was willing to work with us, but unfortunately, we were very unhappy with the design. It was evident that this individual paid little to no attention to any of our requirements or design style. I started looking for a designer on Houzz and instantly fell in love with all of the projects she had shared. I knew almost immediately during our initial consultation that Lee was the one to help bring our vision to life. Lee does such a wonderful job at putting you at ease and truly listening to what you want to accomplish in the space. She is so knowledgeable in her craft, has impeccable taste, is very respectful of cost, and is just a pleasure to work with! She gave us everything we wanted and then some in our final landscape design, all while staying very true to our design style: deer-resistant landscaping, hardscaping, lighting, edibles, fenced-in gardens, water mitigation etc. We have been working on implementing her design for the last few years (two babies slowed us down a bit), and we are just blown away by how things are coming together and what a difference it has made for our property. Lee is always available for site visits and to address any questions or emergent issues as we work through the install. There is not a day that goes by that someone doesn’t stop us to complement our property and the vast improvements we have made. I know this review cannot fully encompass just how amazing Lee is, but I hope it gives you a good insight into how fortunate you would be to work with her for any of your exterior design needs. We look forward to working with her for many years to come. **Comment from Athyrium Design:** > Thank you for such a detailed review! I look forward to helping consult, layout, and source materials for the rest of your project! **★★★★★ — The project entailed the redesign the outsid, July 2023** > Lee was absolutely wonderful to work with. Her plant knowledge and thoughtful, holistic consideration of landscape design made the whole process a joy. **Comment from Athyrium Design:** > Thank you! I think the resulting gardens turned out beautifully! **★★★★★ — Aga Cieslak, Nov. 2022** > Exellent, very professsional service, great comminication, easy to work with. Will definetely work again in future . Highly recommended **Comment from Athyrium Design:** > It was great working with you as well! Looking forward to future projects together! **★★★★★ — Couture Grounds, Nov. 2022** > Was awesome to work with! > > Turned the customers inspirational photos into reality with a low maintenance design style to fit the customers need. > > Lee was very experienced and knowledgeable as well. > > Would absolutely recommend as a landscape designer ! **Comment from Athyrium Design:** > As always, it was great working with you! Thanks for the great feedback! **★★★★★ — Mike, Sept. 2022** > Lee at Athyrium Design did a fantastic job. We have a single family suburban home and she was able to provide thoughtful, knowledgeable advice for our landscape overhaul. He knowledge of native plants and stormwater management has been extremely important as we look to build a sustainable and ecologically healthy modern yard. **Comment from Athyrium Design:** > I'm so happy I could help you create a plan for your beautiful property! **★★★★★ — Michele Christiano, July 2020** > I have had Lee advise me on various gardening and design projects. I appreciate her honest direct approach during consultations. She is knowledgeable about plants and creates thoughtful, beautiful designs. **Comment from Athyrium Design:** > Thank you, I value your horticultural expertise as well!! Looking forward to future collaborations! **★★★★★ — Kerri U, July 2020** > We worked with Lee for our larger than average city backyard. We wanted a project that we could do ourselves. But we were completely lost on design, drainage challenges, and of course the proper plants. > > Lee designed a beautiful yard and a “paint by numbers” plan. Because of her plan, It was incredibly easy to execute. > > Her pricing was reasonable. Especially since, I would have planted more than her rate in plants that didn’t work or I didn’t like over the next few years. > > Would absolutely use her again! **Comment from Athyrium Design:** > It was a pleasure working with you guys, as well! You were such a fun team and your enthusiasm to do something great with the space is why we ended up with the great design that we did! **★★★★★ — Brian Duffy, July 2020** > We have worked with Lee over the last month and have been so pleasantly surprised and impressed by her professionalism, her aptitude in the field, her knowledge of the industry and various plants offhand and when researched, as well as her open mind and willingness to consider all options and requests. Her work product has been excellent and incredibly detailed and useful, and she has always been timely and responsive in communications. We hope to work more with her going forward, and willingly will recommend her to others. **Comment from Athyrium Design:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! It has been wonderful working with you and your family and I look forward to participating in the construction phase over then next few months. **★★★★★ — muhlywt, Oct. 2019** > Lee created a wonderful design for us several years ago. It has been wonderful watching her vision take shape as we have completed our landscaping over the past several seasons. **Comment from Athyrium Design:** > Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and your family. ## Selected projects - [Normandy-Style Refresher](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/normandy-style-refresher-pj-vj~6194166) - Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA - Photos: 11 - [Outdoor Living in Philadelphia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-in-philadelphia-pj-vj~7448841) - Location: Philadelphia, PA - Photos: 16 - [Colorful Main Line Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-main-line-garden-pj-vj~5697128) - Location: Merion Station, PA - Photos: 17 - [The Immersive Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-immersive-garden-pj-vj~7449804) - Location: Fort Washington, PA - Photos: 8 - [Farmhouse Courtyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farmhouse-courtyard-pj-vj~7448847) - Location: Garnet Valley, PA - Photos: 5 - Description: Clearly defined masses of plants and lawn space create a rich and legible landscape suitable for entertaining or lazy days. - [Front Yard Habitat Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-yard-habitat-garden-pj-vj~5697148) - Location: Media, PA - Photos: 5 - [Pollinator Friendly Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pollinator-friendly-paradise-pj-vj~7449717) - Location: Bryn Athyn, PA - Photos: 6 - [Haverford Formal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haverford-formal-pj-vj~5697110) - Location: Haverford, PA - Photos: 24 - [Field Layout of Perennial Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/field-layout-of-perennial-garden-pj-vj~5842128) - Location: Rose Valley, PA - Photos: 6 - Description: Due to a shortage of specified plants, I selected all plant materials for this job based on current availability. Because of the vast changes from the original design, I spent two days on site laying out every plant. The resulting design is dynamic & colorful, yet still cohesive. It was a really fun way to design and I look forward to challenges like this on future projects as well! Fun fact: this project also features a new permeable paver parking pad for overflow parking, a new fence around th… - [Cozy Fairmount Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozy-fairmount-garden-pj-vj~5842068) - Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Photos: 12 - [Sun-loving Native Foundation Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sun-loving-native-foundation-design-pj-vj~5842152) - Location: Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania - Photos: 4 - [Native Foundation Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/native-foundation-design-pj-vj~5842136) - Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania - Photos: 4 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/athyrium-design-pfvwus-pf~973844738) ## Ideabooks - [Beacon Hill](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185561475/list/beacon-hill) — 5 ideas - [POOL](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/182937742/list/pool) — 5 ideas - [Springton Pointe](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/181145945/list/springton-pointe) — 6 ideas - [Rosewood Drive](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/178083533/list/rosewood-drive) — 8 ideas - [Shawmont Ave](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/177539200/list/shawmont-ave) — 17 ideas - [Flowing Springs Road](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/174715281/list/flowing-springs-road) — 20 ideas - [North Taney Street](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/177206061/list/north-taney-street) — 11 ideas - [Aarons Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/175573309/list/aarons-avenue) — 16 ideas - [Farm Lane](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/170813191/list/farm-lane) — 9 ideas - [Pebble Woods](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150966667/list/pebble-woods) — 7 ideas - [Waller Drive](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148922330/list/waller-drive) — 16 ideas - [Killarney Lane](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146588398/list/killarney-lane) — 20 ideas - [Regency Circle](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143046096/list/regency-circle) — 26 ideas - [N Essex Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140303820/list/n-essex-avenue) — 19 ideas - [Clwyd Road](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/138424741/list/clwyd-road) — 47 ideas - [Pergolas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/120012327/list/pergolas) — 15 ideas - [Edible Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/151218907/list/edible-gardens) — 3 ideas - [Sloped gardens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104880778/list/sloped-gardens) — 8 ideas - [Front Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104860405/list/front-landscapes) — 21 ideas - [Fire](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/123139358/list/fire) — 3 ideas [See all 33 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/athyriumdesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: late summer bloomers** *(in Photo Questions)* What perennial flowers or bushes bloom in late summer? A: It depends on conditions, but for sun, coreopsis and agastache bloom for a long part of summer. Later in the summer, Joe-pye, black-eyed Susan and phlox are awesome for pollinators! **Q: how do you keep weeds out?** *(in Photo Questions)* After reading about best pathways, we put a gravel and flagstone walkway which contains mainly blueberry bushes. We have a terrible time with weeds coming up thru gravel. We even put the black plastic cloth underneath to help keep out weeds. We maintain this ourselves, it’s a weekend and summer cottage. Can you suggest anything? I see all this stone you’re showing, how do you maintain it? A: Most independent garden centers or garden supply stores carry it. I think it's appropriate for use on a path but I personally don't like it in the garden. Even though it's "organic", it's still a strong acid and I am afraid it would mess with the soil biology too much. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-19.*