
Garden Architecture, LLC
Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
7x Best of Houzz winner
25 years in business
Locally owned
About Us
Baltimore's Premiere Residential Landscape Architecture & Design
At Garden Architecture, our goal is to create the outdoor living environment that you have always dreamed about. Our past clients can testify that taking the time to work with a landscape architect is the best way to insure the success of your investment. We listen to what you have to say, about the lifestyle you’d like to create, the budget that you have in mind and aesthetics that appeal to you.
Founded in 1995, Garden Architecture, LLC is a landscape architecture firm that specializes in design and construction consulting services for private residential clients located within the Mid Atlantic Region. Our services include comprehensive 'Landscape Master Plans' that incorporate designs for Swimming Pools, Outdoor Living Areas, Kitchens, Fire Features, Shade Pergolas, Decks, Retaining Walls, Water Gardens, Play Areas, Walkways and Driveways. With a focus on environmental sustainability, we offer expertise in the design of rain gardens, native and wildlife habitat plantings, rain permeable hardscapes; ‘green’ retaining walls and a variety of storm water management solutions.
Services Provided
Custom Fire Pits, Deck Design, Drafting, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Garden Design, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design, Construction Drawings, Landscape Architecture, Rain Garden Design
Areas Served
Abingdon, Baldwin, Baltimore, Bel Air, Bel Air North, Bel Air South, Benson, Bowleys Quarters, Chase, Fallston, Forest Hill, Fork, Garrison, Glen Arm, Gunpowder, Hampton, Hereford, Hydes, Jarrettsville, Joppa, Kingsville, Long Green, Lutherville, Lutherville Timonium, Monkton, Nottingham, Parkville, Perry Hall, Phoenix, Riderwood, Timonium, Towson, Riderwo
Awards
Registered Landscape Architect
21 Projects
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16 Reviews for Garden Architecture, LLC
5.0|16 reviews
Work Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Value5.0

susanvb
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Client
Highly knowledgeable and experienced. Excellent communication and organization. Creative and understanding.
We were extremely pleased with both the process and end product of working with Kirsten at Garden Architecture. The project was a complex challenge for managing stormwater on an historic property, and everything went smoothly without a hitch. Looking at it now, the significant changes are invisible.
We also enjoyed working with the installation contractor that she recommended. We look forward to working with everyone again.
January 21, 2021

Comment from Garden Architecture, LLC:
Thank you! It was a pleasure to work with both of you!

T
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Client
Kirsten Coffen (Garden Architecture) was great to work with. She redesigned both the landscaping and hardscaping on our approximate 1.5 acre property, including deck work, irrigation, a new well, lighting, a new trellis, a fenced vegetable garden, and the removal of a significant amount of bamboo. The improvement in the "curb appeal" of our property was startling. The contractors that she recommended were excellent, and there were no surprises regarding cost overruns, etc. She had great ideas with the initial design and along the way. She listened carefully to what we wanted and kept us informed regarding progress. Highly recommended.
December 1, 2020

Bruce Wolock
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Client
Garden Architecture has done multiple projects at my house, including:
1. General new house planting beds
2. Perennial cactus and yucca gardens
3. A rock garden
4. A double pond/waterfall/patio with plants
5. A woods/wetland garden
6. A Japanese garden, with shelves/stands for my bonsai and surrounding bamboo enclosure
etc.
I've clearly been happy with their work, given the multiple projects they have done for me. They are professional and just do a fantastic job. They will also help get a landscaper to do the job if needed. Awesome company!
August 19, 2020

Dianne Odland
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Client
Was first introduced to Garden Architecture at a Home and Garden Show. FANTASTIC FIND! From concept to completion of both foundation plantings and enhancement of existing landscape, we’ve had an incredibly positive experience and plan to hire the firm again for future projects.
Kirsten brings incredible talent and years of experience to her projects—gorgeous yet practical designs with careful attention to detail, client requests, budget, and time lines were evident in all of her work with us. We were particularly impressed with how she sees the potential in existing property features and incorporates them into her designs AND her willingness to make informal recommendations on how to beautify our property.
Kirsten is an excellent communicator and worked well with landscape/deck construction contractors. She is patient with and responsive to client questions and though always professional is FUN to work with—MY kind of firm!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
December 28, 2019

Ted Peddy
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Client
My wife and i recently decided to upgrade our landscaping in the back of the house. On a recommendation, we hired Kirsten Coffen of Garden Architecture LLC. Kirsten was delightful to work with! She recommended a landscaper to add to the bid process. The scope of our project involved hard-scape that needed to tie in with existing hard-scape/landscape and an array of plant material that covered a large area. Kirsten had many questions on what we liked, from colors to materials and budget, and she created a proposal based on this. The results were Fantastic! We ended up using her landscaper recommendation who did a great job!! This was a potentially complicated project made fairly simple and truly improves the aesthetic and live-ability of the back of our house.
January 10, 2019

rik krauss
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Client
We are very selective in choosing contractors for our projects - even moreso when the project is outside and visible to all. Without qualification we made the perfect choice with Kirsten Coffen. She truly listened to our concept and objectives. And, based on her experienced perspective, made insightful suggestions and modifications that clearly put improved finishing touches on the project. Her knowledge of all aspects of the plants involved in the garden part of our project was encyclopedic!! She was responsive, accessible, efficient and effective. She can take an idea and make it come alive. She can also take a more detailed project and make sure all "the i's are dotted and the t's crossed', putting on finishing touches that only a professional might know. She is our "go to" garden architect. You will be writing reviews like this of her after you select her as yours.
July 26, 2018

Richard Powell
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Board of Directors member
Garden Architecture was contracted by the Water's Edge Condominium Association to revitalize the dated landscape within our 15+ year old waterfront community. The plans created by Kirsten and adopted during the summer of 2017 greatly improved the aesthetic beauty of our 32 acre property. Also of note, the project was completed on time and within budget.
March 24, 2018

Tom Peddy
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Client
Kirsten has 2 degrees from the Ivy League, is a true professional, knows her plants, and has a flair for good and interesting design. She guided our project for a private pocket garden with an Asian bent, as well as more generic planting’s for large expanses. Deer are a problem and all designs were done to keep predation to a minimum. After design, Kirsten oversaw the entire layout/planting ensuring the scope of work followed. We highly recommend Garden Architecture LLC.
December 16, 2017

Jim Kelly
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Client
From idea to concept plans to design and implementation, Garden Architecture, LLC and Kirsten Coffen are the best landscape architects to work with. I have no landscaping experience, just a few ideas. Kirsten acted as a project manager with blueprints, cost considerations and on site recommendations for the workers. Kirsten interpreted our visions and made them come to life. We could not have done it without her and Garden Architecture.

December 7, 2016
Comment from Garden Architecture, LLC:
This has been an amazing opportunity to work on the steep slope stabilization, trail improvements and storm water management for a unique historic lime kilns restoration. Working with you and the team of such dedicated volunteers has been one of the highlights of my practice!

david1891
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Client
Garden Architecture did a design for our yard which included a patio as well as new plantings. To make it short, we love Kirsten. She came up with a design based on our input which we were able to phase in over several years. She has a deep knowledge not only of the hardscape aspects, but of specific and unusual plants appropriate for our area and for our style. At our request she was involved not only with the design, but with selecting many of the specimens which we planted. We were so pleased with her work on the initial phase of planting, that we asked her to come back and help us with an area we hadn't originally thought to include. We couldn't be happier.
May 24, 2016

perry_allisonp
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Client
We do not even know where to begin on this review of Kirsten Coffen with Garden Architecture, LLC. Prior to us meeting with Kirsten, we fully renovated our entire home and once completed, we wanted to completely renovate our yard into an outdoor living space. From there, we met Kirsten and she was the absolute best and most professional contractor we have worked with. Her vision is unlike anything we have ever seen and to see the project develop from paper to reality was unbelievable. Our landscaping project is above and beyond what we could have imagined and every single person who walks by our home, neighbors, strangers, anyone, has commented on it and we have recommended Kirsten to everyone we meet.
Along with the landscaping project and outdoor living space being amazing, Kirsten was very great to work with. We did not have too much knowledge on everything with the project from plants, stones, fences, lighting, etc. and Kirsten stepped us through every single item being very detail oriented and it really shows in the completed project. She was ahead of deadlines and consulted us every step of the way. I really have to say, I have gone through many magazines and websites of high-end design landscaping projects and nothing touches what Kirsten did with ours and we honestly could not be happier. The interior renovation project was one thing, but what Kirsten did with the exterior project absolutely completed everything and it wouldn't look the same if she wasn't involved. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Kirsten!!
To check out before & after photos of our project, please click the following link: http://www.owingsbrothers.com/baltimore-city-outdoor-retreat/
February 8, 2016

sue_taff
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Client
It was a pleasure to work with Kirsten Coffen with Garden Architecture, LLC. We bought a home located in Ruxton that was on a severe hill and also had many natural trees. Kirsten drew a plan for the entire project and then helped us work in stages to complete the project. Because my yard had everything from total sun to total shade her knowledge of plants was invaluable. Because I planted all the trees and shrubs the total project took at least 5 years to complete. Kirsten was readily available to stop by and provide alternative advise if I would run into a problem. She took such pride in her design she would stop by just to take pictures of the progress I was making. After 18 years we have moved to a smaller, more managable property. I engaged Kirsten to help with a design for this smaller space. The design is beautiful and will provide many hours of enjoyment.
January 5, 2016Last modified:January 18, 2016
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6425 Catalpa Road
Fork, MD 21051
Fork, MD 21051
Typical Job Cost $1,200 - 6,000
Call today to schedule an initial consultation at your home! After we have met with you to evaluate your property, the potential for improvements and the scope of design work, we can provide you with an estimated cost to create a fabulous design for your project!
Call today to schedule an initial consultation at your home! After we have met with you to evaluate your property, the potential for improvements and the scope of design work, we can provide you with an estimated cost to create a fabulous design for your project!
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