SERVICES
From Concept to Concrete
I work with my clients to create custom garden and outdoor spaces, with an emphasis on the unique challenges of gardening in urban settings. My services range from designing patios and decks, to planting seedbeds and saplings. Drawing on my background in architecture and my years of volunteer work at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, I help my clients turn their outdoor spaces into urban oases.
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All garden estimates are free and flexible according to the size of the project and scheduling.
Testimonials
“With her exceptional eye for design, expertise in horticulture, attention to detail, and warm personality, Margaret is the perfect choice for your gardening project. I highly recommend her.”
“Margaret was easy to work with and delivered the project on time and on budget with no drama.”
“Margaret is my go-to resource for all things gardening. Her work for the Brooklyn Botanic with specimens from all over the world makes her uniquely qualified to help anyone design the perfect garden - for either their home or business. Her degree in architecture just gives her another eye for the hardscape part of an inviting landscape.”
“With her love of gardening and plants and keen sense of design, it was only natural for Margaret to create Gardens of Grace.”
“Margaret is passionate about nature, making the space around her more beautiful, and all things ‘Grace.’ Margaret is a true professional as well as a great listener. I would highly recommend her for your gardening projects.”
“Margaret is practical and creative, determined and flexible, focused and cheerful. It’s a joy to work with her. ”
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MY PROMISE
I believe a garden should be a source of calm and respite. Whether it's a sunny roof deck or a shady alcove, I work with my clients to transform their green spaces according to their individual needs and tastes. It is my aim to make your garden your favorite new room in the house, and to help you maintain it long after I'm finished.
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About Me
MY NAME IS Margaret WilmerDing
I've been an avid gardener all my life. Raised in France, Alabama, and Texas, with most of my adult life in New York and North Carolina—my travels have taken me far, but my love of nature and animals has remained constant. At the University of Texas, I pursued a degree in architecture, and went on to earn an MBA at NYU. For the past twelve years, I've been splitting my time between New York and North Carolina, where I ran an historic inn. In 2019, I relocated to Germantown, a historic neighborhood in Philadelphia. A longtime volunteer at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, I am formerly the President of the Auxiliary. I've been gardening for over thirty years, first as a hobbyist, then as a volunteer, and now as a professional.