Plants you love. A garden style that speaks to you. A space that truly feels like you.
Uncover Your Dream Garden Style—And Start Designing an Outdoor Space You Love!
Take my free 5-minute quiz to discover the garden style that feels uniquely you. Whether you’re starting fresh or redesigning, clarity and inspiration await!
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Hi, I’m Sari Lampinen, MSGD, a garden designer and educator. I’m here to help you uncover your unique garden style and create a space you’ll love—one step at a time.
Design a Garden You’ll Love Coming Home To—Every Single Day.
No matter the size of your outdoor space or your design experience, you can create a beautiful, cohesive garden that feels like you. Start small, dream big, and enjoy your garden every day.
Struggling to Create a Garden That Feels Like You?
You dream of having a beautiful, cohesive garden, but…
- You feel overwhelmed by all the design ideas out there—how do you even start?
- Your outdoor space feels disconnected, cluttered, or uninspired, and you don’t know how to fix it.
- You’ve tried planting a few things, but nothing looks quite right—and you’re tired of wasting time and money on plants that don’t work.
- You wonder how other people’s gardens always look so effortless, beautiful, and complete—but yours feels like a random mess.
Here’s the good news: Designing your dream garden doesn’t have to be confusing or overwhelming.
It all starts with uncovering your garden style.
Imagine knowing exactly what works for you—the plants, colors, and layout that bring your outdoor space to life. No more guessing, no more overwhelm—just a clear vision for a garden you’ll love coming home to.
Take the Free Quiz and Discover Your Perfect Garden Style
In just 5 minutes, you’ll:
✅ Uncover the garden look that feels uniquely you.
✅ Gain clarity on what makes a garden cohesive and beautiful.
✅ Get the confidence to start designing a space that reflects your style—no matter your experience level.
You 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 the plants so I could see how they looked and would be able to see how they fit with the other plants to produce an overall effect.
How It All Started
From a Blank Canvas to Something Beautiful
"It all began with a blank canvas and a simple desire to create."
When we bought our first house, the garden was… well, hardly a garden at all. Just a narrow strip of concrete, a patch of lawn, and tiny hedges along the edges. As a mother of two young boys, my days were full and busy, but in the evenings, after they were asleep, I found myself drawn outside—digging, planting, and creating.
It wasn’t just about the garden. It was about how it made me feel. With every flower I planted, I felt more creative, more refreshed. Slowly, that blank space transformed into something beautiful. Gardening brought me joy and peace after a hectic day.
The Turning Point—A Master Plan & a New Calling
"I needed clarity and confidence, so I designed a plan—and a new path forward."
I began studying garden design, determined to learn more and create a clear master plan for our garden. That plan gave me focus, confidence, and a vision I could bring to life—piece by piece. Today, our garden is still built on that same foundation, a space that brings joy to our family every single day.
This passion turned into something bigger. In 2004, I launched my garden design studio, Puksipuu, helping homeowners transform their outdoor spaces into gardens that reflect who they are and how they live.
Bringing the Joy of Garden Design to You
"I know what it’s like to feel unsure where to start—and I want to make it easier for you."
I remember those early days—standing in my own yard, full of ideas but craving guidance to tie it all together. That’s why, in 2020, I created Garden Design Stories, an online coaching and education platform to help homeowners and garden lovers like you.
Whether you’re starting fresh or reimagining your space, I’m here to guide you step by step toward designing a garden that reflects who you are and brings you joy every day.
It all starts with uncovering your garden style.
Take the First Step
"Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Don’t worry—it all starts with uncovering your garden style."
Take my free Garden Style Quiz and discover the look that feels like you. In just 5 minutes, you’ll gain clarity and inspiration to create a garden you’ll love—one step at a time.
Take the Free QuizHi, I’m Sari Lampinen, MSGD, a Landscape & Garden Designer with over 20 years of experience and hundreds of happy clients. Featured on TV and in magazines, I help garden owners like you design outdoor spaces that reflect your style and lifestyle. Let me guide you to stop feeling stuck and start creating a garden you’ll love.
Viherstudio, AlfaTV 2021
