JGM has designed many successful residential gardens and private outdoor spaces. The key to working in a residential setting is the blending of the owner’s outdoor space needs and desires with the property and the architectural style of the home. Proportion and scale, function, tone, activities, existing vegetation and preferences, natural factors and features, views, noise levels, security, home orientation, utility placement and easements must all be taken into consideration.

Besides the aesthetic and functional aspects of garden design, maintenance considerations must also be addressed and planned for. JGM encourages sustainable landscape design and works with the homeowner to plan a garden that fits the owner’s lifestyle and maintenance preferences.