Alex Smith Garden Design, Ltd.

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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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.

12/15/2023

Elegant Garden Simplicity — We love how our team designed these thoughtful details in the landscape to complement this beautiful home

12/08/2023

A garden room in progress — Classical and timeless, this formal garden in Atlanta has been taking shape over the past months. From conception to implementation, this process has been impressive to watch unfold. Stay tuned for a final reveal!

11/21/2023

Clean, simple courtyard design aesthetic — Alex recently visited this residence of old friends and clients at the Reserve at Lake Keowee

10/26/2023

Fall decor installations are in full swing! 🍁🎃

10/19/2023

Ready for cool fall mornings in the mountains — The breathtaking views from these Highlands, North Carolina gardens that Alex and his team designed have us dreaming of peaceful autumn mornings to come

10/06/2023

Graceful and bursting with blooms — The plantings in this church courtyard that Alex and his team designed are growing happily, creating a tranquil space to complement the beauty of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in downtown Highlands, North Carolina.

09/29/2023

Autumn apples and elegant espaliers — Alex checked in on this custom-grown apple espalier that stretches delicately against the stone architecture while revisiting a former project in Highlands, North Carolina. Hoping to see some apples soon!

09/22/2023

Historic Highlands Gem — Alex and his team designed this planted stairway and terraced wall in line with the strong axis of a renovated historic residence in Highlands, North Carolina. The combination of plantings and stonework give the terraces an established presence to match the character and age of the home. We can't wait to see how more plantings accentuate the space!

09/15/2023

Moments from a beautiful garden escape — Alex recently revisited this stunning past project at Lake Toxaway, a lush garden with elegant character and incredible views. The custom granite columns that we designed are aging very nicely against the garden backdrop.

09/12/2023

Alex and his wife were hosts for a Dam Dinner on Lindenwood Lake with the Highlands Biological Foundation yesterday evening. Alex and our team created these beautiful floral arrangements for the event.

04/08/2023

Check out Alex’s hole by hole tour of plants at Augusta National.

Because a green thumb is better than a green jacket

08/18/2022

We really enjoy creating beautiful mountain getaways for our clients.

08/04/2022

Counting down the days of Summer, and we could not be prouder of this recently completed pool transformation -- just in time for parties and pool side soirees! Architect: Rodolfo Castro Interiors: Jessica Bradley Construction: Wright Marshall

08/04/2022

Counting down the days of Summer, and we couldn't be prouder of this recently completed pool transformation -- just in time for parties and pool side soirees! Architect: Rodolfo Castro Interiors: Jessica Bradley Construction: Wright Marshall

07/29/2022

Attention to detail turns an idea into a beautiful reality

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07/21/2022

Beautiful garden renovation at the in Highlands, NC

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04/28/2022

Custom Alex Smith Garden Design birdhouse columns, accompanied by a custom gate makes for a stunning entrance.