About Us

30 Years of Outstanding Service

Here I am with my son Shane in 1995 on a job site. I still remember the customer name, it was the Young’s.

30 Years & 2 Generations

Gardens for Living is a landscape design, installation and maintenance company based in Asheville, North Carolina. After 30 years, we still have a passion for gardens, and we are still designing and installing landscapes that enhance lives all over Western North Carolina.

Our People

Our company was founded by John Phillips in 1983, and fueled by the desire to create landscapes that are exceptional in form, function, and beauty.

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John Phillips

Founder & Landscape Designer
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Shane Phillips

Landscape Maintenance Manager
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GFL-Portia

Portia Phillips

Owner & Office Administrator
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Melissa Phillips

Office Manager
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Rob Alexander

Landscape Designer & Project Manager
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Ron-Sterbenz

Ron Sterbenz

Team Member

Micah-Lyons

Micah Lyons

Maintenance Account Manager

Danielle-Robinson

Danielle Robinson

Facility Manager

Will-Green

Will Greene

Landscape Designer
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Your Garden

We take great pride in the ongoing relationships we have formed with our clients over the years. It is a privilege to maintain their landscapes and see them grow and evolve, as every great garden should.
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