Not Sure Where to Start with Your Garden Design? Let’s Change That.
Take the free 3-minute quiz to discover your unique garden style—so every design decision feels easier, more joyful, and completely you.
Think of your style as your garden’s guiding star—bringing everything together in a way that feels natural, beautiful, and just right.
FIND MY GARDEN STYLEPlants you truly love.
A garden that reflects who you are.
A space that feels like home.
Resources
Need a Little Garden Support? These resources are here to help.
Soil-Smart Bulbs
The fall is the right time to plant your spring bulbs. Which spots could use a little early color? Find the right bulbs for your soil type, whether sandy or clay, and enjoy the thriving display for years to come.
Woodland Edge
Got a tricky spot where your lawn meets the forest edge? These 12 easy plants will help you turn that hard edge into a soft, natural transition—one that feels like it belongs. No overwhelm. Just a handful of beautiful plants that work with nature.
Essential Evergreens
Want to make your garden look more attractive all year round? Why wait? Use my fast and easy list of evergreens to choose the right ones for your backyard. It's suitable for USDA Plant Hardiness zones 2 to 9.
Welcome—I'm So Glad You're Here
Hi, I’m Sari Lampinen—garden and landscape designer MSGLD, educator, and a big believer that your outdoor space should feel just as personal and meaningful as the inside of your home.
I created Garden Design Stories for people like you—homeowners, garden lovers, and design-curious souls who want a garden that feels right… but aren’t quite sure where to begin.
Whether you’re starting fresh or reshaping what you already have, this is a place where you can slow down, gather inspiration, and get the kind of gentle guidance that helps everything click.
I’ll help you design a garden that reflects who you are—one step at a time.
So take a look around. Pick an idea or two. Follow what makes you light up. And when you’re ready—I’ll be right here to guide you.
Brand new course: The Woodland Edge Garden Kit
Tame That Tricky Lawn-to-Woods Edge—Naturally
If you’ve ever looked at that awkward strip where your lawn meets the trees and thought “What do I even plant here?”—you’re not alone.
The Woodland Edge Garden Kit™ was made for home gardeners (like you) who want to soften that harsh line and create something that feels… peaceful. Like it’s always been there.
Inside, you’ll find a ready-to-plant border design, a complete plant list (with easy swaps if needed), and step-by-step guidance to shape it for your own space.
You’ll even learn how to shape the form of your border and 'borrow' the trees behind your garden into the design.
It’s a practical, beginner-friendly way to turn that in-between space into a calming, beautiful feature—something you’ll enjoy in every season.
Take a peek at what’s inside the KitYou were never meant to figure this out alone.
Garden lovers just like you are finding clarity, confidence, and joy in creating outdoor spaces that reflect who they are. They’re raising their hand, taking the first step, and transforming their gardens—one small project at a time.
Take it from our gardeners themselves…
Minna
Helsinki, Finland
After attending Sari's course, I feel confident in selecting plants, and I know what I need to take into consideration when making my choices, such as colors, sizes, flowering periods, placement, and so on. I look forward to see my flower garden in full bloom.
Ora & Benjamin
Colorado, USA
I love that Sari took us step by step. The quiz gave us the garden style we wanted, during the online session she really guided us to create our own dream garden based on our taste and needs.
Sara Underwood
Massachusetts, USA
Sari made great color suggestions, taking into account my preferences for darker colors for both flowers and foliage. She pulled up photos of plants so I could see how they looked and how they would fit with the other plants to produce an overall effect.
Take the First Step
"Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Don’t worry—start with uncovering your garden style."
Take my free Garden Style Quiz and discover the look that feels like you. In just 3 minutes, you’ll gain clarity and inspiration to create a garden you’ll love—one step at a time.
TAKE THE QUIZ“I feel a lot more confident now. I have a game plan, I can pick the right colours and styles to give balance, and evoke how I want to feel in the garden and how I want visitors to feel as well.”
Pip Barrett, Western Australia / Bloom Your Garden Colors Student
