Alex Smith Garden Design, Ltd.

03/21/2025

We’re excited to have our project featured in the March/April issue of Luxe magazine! A stunning wine cellar, designed in collaboration with Tim Adams, is seamlessly integrated into the hillside of our client’s mountain home in Cashiers. A selection of native plants helps it to naturally blend with its surroundings. From the meticulous design to the beautiful views, this space offers the perfect retreat for wine enthusiasts.

03/03/2025

Alex is thrilled to showcase the beautiful work done in the personal garden of his longtime friend and client, Jackye Lanham, in this month’s issue of

10/11/2024

We are excited to continue to partner with the University of Georgia Collage of Environment + Design by sponsoring this year’s homecoming tailgate. It was a great event! GO DAWGS!

09/30/2024

We are thinking of everyone impacted by hurricane Helene. Our hearts go out to all our friends, clients, and vendors affected.

08/07/2024

We love receiving updates from our clients and seeing our gardens mature over time! A client shared this spectacular photo from a project completed in Thayne, Wyoming.

07/24/2024

Over the past year, we have been working to redesign and renovate this historic garden in downtown Savannah, originally built in the 1850’s. Last week, Alex and team installed plant material in the garden, bringing the space to life. Scroll to see these amazing before and after photos!

07/10/2024

The Alex Smith Garden Design LTD 25th anniversary party at our Scaly Mountain, North Carolina location was a huge success! Family, friends, clients, and colleagues all had a great time.

06/25/2024

Alex and his team have been helping his longtime friend and client Johnny Morris of Bass Pro Shops prepare the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena for their summer concert series. We appreciate his recognition of our contribution at the recent Chris Stapleton concert. The Rolling Stones are up next!

05/24/2024

Hydrangeas in Bloom — Beautiful Goodness Grows hydrangeas grown by the late Rick Berry are an elegant addition to Alex’s home garden, and the hydrangeas at our office are bursting with blooms!

05/23/2024

The May issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine features one of our favorite coastal projects. We are thrilled to have partnered with these wonderful clients and see their stunning Sea Island home highlighted!

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Builder: Russell White Construction
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Writer: Susan Hall

05/08/2024

Garden Moments — Alex recently checked in on these former projects in Highlands, North Carolina and captured these tasteful garden details including a chartreuse smoke tree espalier trained around a leaded glass window.

04/26/2024

04/12/2024

In honor of the Masters, check out Alex’s tour of plants at Augusta National in https://gardenandgun.com/articles/a-hole-by-hole-ranking-of-the-masters-plants/

04/12/2024

In honor of The Masters, check out Alex's tour of plants at Augusta National in Garden & Gun Magazine

Because a green thumb is better than a green jacket

04/01/2024

Alex’s house and office are blooming beautifully! Check out these beautiful combinations of early spring blooms in the garden

02/23/2024

Dreaming of spring and perfect sunny lake days — This beautiful Lake Keowee project that Alex and his team designed was featured in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Magazine and has us ready for warmer weather!

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Architect:
Builder: Ken Berry of The Berry Group
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01/11/2024

A Throwback Thursday to reflect on this classic and award-winning design at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The stunning White Garden earned a Shutze Award from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, and we love to see design concepts become a reality to create beautiful and inspiring spaces.

12/22/2023

‘Tis the season… for Alex Smith Garden Design, Ltd. Christmas Decor! — Some festive details from this holiday season.