Our History

John Phillips and Gardens for Living completed a project at our mountain home including landscaping, building paths and a fire pit, improving a drainage problem, and building a large retention wall (done by his brother James). In all our interactions, we found John to be knowledgeable, creative and honest. The finished work is beautiful and we are thrilled! We give John and his company our highest recommendation.

Luis and Nikki C.

“John Phillips, the owner of Gardens for Living, does an excellent job of listening to what the customer wants to accomplish. He takes that information and applies his expert knowledge and creative spirit. He guided us through the process, helping us to choose plants and trees that would grow well in the designated areas. The end product is a beautiful design, with a variety of lovely, sustainable plantings. John was pleasant, easy to work with and respectful of budget concerns. You know that he enjoys what he does. The value of our home is greatly enhanced by the beauty of our landscaping. Gardens for Living continues to maintain our yard. All of the original appeal has only improved over time!”

Ellen C.

John Phillips and his team are total professionals and lovely folks as well. The design plan and implementation were perfect for our small, but compacted, city infill property. They met deadlines, and discussed all aspects of the budget with me. They are the type of company where you just know they’ll do the right thing. — I highly recommend them. The quality they deliver with the attitude of respect and generosity is worth every cent we spent.

Lisa H.

We have a home in Lake Lure, NC and Gardens for Living has done a fantastic job with our landscaping. The work was completed on time and on budget. John Phillips is extremely knowledgeable and is very creative. I would highly recommend him and Gardens for Living.

MJ B. and Melany F.