Lynda did a complete design and managed the installation of my new back yard sanctuary. Working with her was a true joy and I am so grateful to have found her. She is extremely talented and creative, aside from her deep knowledge and expertise with plants, hardscape, furniture, lighting, etc. From the very beginning, she had excellent ideas and recommendations, while she was never attached to the outcomes and always supported my decisions. We worked together through every step of the project, and her experience and thoughtful input were critical at many decision points where she knew more than the actual project manager and many of the contractors. Aside from the overall design, Lynda also designed the custom fountain, the finish on the concrete, the custom side table for the spa, and the finish on the deck. She also recommended several contractors including the amazing muralist, Mo Wakili, who painted the Mediterranean scene on the side of my home. Her resources included the sculpturist, Philip Glashoff (the two metal women sculptures) and a source for the furniture and many of the beautiful addiitonal pieces. I could not be more delighted with the result that started with a yard of dirt and broken concrete. It's a miracle and I owe it all to Lynda. She was just a dream to work with and is also reasonably priced. I cannot recommend her highly enough. read more

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I think our beautiful yard speaks for itself! Lynda held our hand thru the whole project, guided us on materials etc. and helped us work with our contractor to achieve our dream yard. It went so smoothly and the results!!! Well we are so happy. Thank you Lynda! read more

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We recently worked with Lynda to design both our front and back yards. She was wonderful to work with. Not only was she fair; honest and creative, she is truly passionate about her work. She worked closely with the landscapers to completely transform both spaces into showplaces! We have had multiple neighbors telling us how beautiful our yard is. Thank you Lynda for all your beautiful work! I will be recommending Outer Visions to everyone! read more

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We used Lynda for our backyard landscape project last year. Upon our initial meeting we asked her to think outside the box and have fun while designing a modern backyard. However, we wanted to veer from typical modern design softscape to include drought tolerant plants that attract bees, butterflies, and hummers (we wanted flowers and lots of color). We gave her several hardscape and softscape inspiration pics and asked her to incorporate them into the design. She listened to all our ideas, gave us her thoughts and presented two designs. We loved them both and had a hard time choosing one. Lynda was very personable, knowledgeable, and completed the designs on time. She also recommended landscape contractors (we went with Las Palmas Landscaping - great to work with). We loved working with Lynda and without hesitation would use her again for our future front yard design. read more

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After years of contemplating a re-landscaping of our front yard--in particular the removal of grass turf--we selected Lynda Meikle as our designer. A better decision could not have been made. Lynda was responsive, an excellent communicator, and so knowledgable about plants and landscaping. She really listened to us, but often steered us in a direction we could not have imagined ourselves; always for the better. We gladly recommend her to anyone planning a drought-tolerant landscape. read more

After seeing Lynda's advertisement (and award) in the Pleasanton Weekly we gave her a call. We wanted to complete redo our front yard which included replacing our driveway, walkway, and porch along with removing all of our lawn and replacing it with drought tolerant plants. Lynda was easy to work with, responsive to our queries, recommended and then worked with our landscaper, and came out and placed all the plants when it was time for planting. She was a great resource when working with the landscaper and getting responses to our questions. Her price is very reasonable and we are really happy with our front yard. We get so many compliments on the yard and we just enjoy being outside again. read more

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When we asked our arborist about making a landscaping design referral to us, he without hesitation provided us with Lynda's contact info. We were very pleased with the result of the front yard landscape project. The work was prompt and budget friendly, and it looks great. She involved us in the planning and plant selection, going over with us what might work better and why. Lynda is professional, good-humored, and incredibly knowledgeable in her field. read more

We did a huge remodel of our back and side yards. Lots of hardscape and stone work and we could not have done it without Lynda's excellent design. We needed to address grading/drainage issues, working around very mature/large trees, removing a screened in patio and creating a continuous flow in our new space. The results were above and beyond what we could have hoped for and she often went the extra mile to give us exactly what we were aiming for. Communication was prompt and professional. We loved working with Lynda. Would recommend without hesitation! read more

Our backyard was unusable and needed to be completely redone. Lynda listened to what I wanted, had some great ideas, and designed a yard that is just stunning. She suggested contractors, which we interviewed and used, and she supervised the process from start to finish. My husband and I thought we could do this ourselves but Lynda's results far exceeded anything I could have imagined. Thanks for everything, Lynda! read more

Finding a great landscape designer is a difficult task. After an unsuccessful and costly mistake with the first designer. I felt disappointed and defeated so I started resreaching once again.  I found a series of informative videos of a local landscape designer who passionately presented the before and after designs on You Tube. After watching the entire series and reading all of the customer reviews, I called Lynda Meikle of Outer Visions Landscape Design and scheduled a consultation. Needless to say we hired her and feel extremely fortunate to have selected Lynda Meikle of Outer Visions landscaping Design services who transformed our property into a beautiful environment that turned out a million times greater then we ever imaged. I selected Outer Visions for the simple reason that Lynda provided a comprehensive layout of the entire project which eliminated any possible misunderstandings that could potentially happen in projects of this magnitude. From the bidding process to the last installed element working with Lynda was extremely pleasant. Her passion and knowledge was apparent during the entire design and installation process. Because of this clear and comprehensive design package our project was completed on time and on budget. I highly recommend Lynda of Outer Visions Designs landscape services for the transformation and beautification of outdoor living spaces. read more

Lynda was exceptional. We were very happy with the process from start to finish. After talking to many landscaping companies, we knew Lynda was the right choice because of her thoughtfulness and comprehensive approach to our back yard redesign. Our project involved replacing an old brick path with flagstone, building edging walls and rock gardens, and installing dozens of new plants and three new trees. She guided the work crew on the installation so everything turned out beautifully. Highly recommended read more

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Our experience with this landscape designer is through our neighbors. She has caused a fair bit of grief for us by selecting a tree that will be 25 to 35 feet wide at maturity and then planting it in their yard only 3 feet from our fence in an area where the houses are only 20 feet apart. In addition, the tree is planted only about 8 feet from the neighbors house and foundation. (Recommendations for the type of tree are 15 feet from any foundation.) I don't know if she doesn't think through how the yard is going to age, but it seems highly inappropriate to recommend a planting scheme where the garden you are designing is going to encroach as much as 10 feet into the neighbor's yard (which is not very big to begin with). When we raised the issue, our neighbors said they were willing to move the tree but the landscaper was going to charge them to fix the issue - which is not right since they are not the ones who chose the tree. If you use this designer, just make sure you review all the plant selections and understand the long term impact to you and your neighbors. Do not assume that she is taking care of it. read more

Lynda is the best! We had to update our landscaping to sell our house. When she had finished it broke my heart to leave it behind! She found wonderful pots and a cute table which we were able to take with us. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lynda for any landscaping project! read more

A friend of ours recommended Lynda Meikle of Outer Visions, and we could not be happier with her work. We love our yard now! She listened to the ideas we had about our property and was mindful of our budget. The landscaping in both the front and back yards were dated and the lights weren't working. We didn't realize that making the changes that Lynda recommended would have such a huge impact on the curb appeal of our home. In the backyard, Lynda completely redid the beds with new plants, added dramatic lighting and helped us create a unique but functional garden area. Lynda used Erik from Las Palmas Landscape to help with the installation of the plants and lighting. They were wonderful, as well. They also built a stunning pergola over our outdoor kitchen. Both Lynda and Erik are super easy to work with and are very responsive. We are so glad we chose Outer Visions.and our yard looks amazing! read more

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Lynda was recommended to me by a good friend. I had a backyard that had been hastily done when I moved into my new construction house. I wanted low maintenance, and it was, but it was uninspiring and ugly. When Lynda came out to meet with me, we spent time walking through the backyard seeing what we could reuse and how it could be redone. Lynda totally understood that I wanted a pretty oasis to look out on and to use. Lynda's landscaping crew (Misael is great!) transformed my yard over the course of a couple of weeks. It's now interesting, tranquil, and a total bird magnet! I've seen robins, hummingbirds, and warblers on a daily basis bathing in my fountain and enjoying the flowers. Lynda used much of what was already here, but reimagined it and I am so happy! Next up, when it's possible, I'm having Lynda redo my front yard. I highly recommend her. read more

Our experience with Outer Visions was decidedly less than pleasant. While the design itself was beautiful, Lynda failed to take into account some issues that were requirements. She produced a design that: - Failed to design the pergola in such a way that it would shade the requested window - Placed our vegetable boxes such that they would only ever receive sun on half of the area - Designed a gate that would make it a complete hassle to move our trash bins to and from their location - Recommended plants that will not grow in our area After looking at the design and consulting with our landscaper and realizing that changes needed to be made, she was a bit put out at having to redesign some of these failings. And then, despite being given the exact changes we requested to the pergola and trash bins, failed to incorporate these into the new design. And finally, when we asked for the PDF so that we could give up on her and modify it ourselves, we were informed that the giant unwieldy paper versions were the only versions available, as she does not do any work digitally. She may be a fine designer, but we expected someone that would understand the finer aspects of the results of those designs. If we had not double checked her work, we would be struggling with serious sun issues at this point. read more

I am so very glad we chose Outer Visions Landscape Design to update and redesign our front and back yards! We have a challenging piece of land to work with. It is almost an acre, with areas of steep slope and lots of California native oak trees in the front and quite a bit of hardscape and a pool in the back. Lynda used her extensive knowledge of vegetation along with her artistic eye to select just the right plant for every spot. She knew which plants were deer proof, how big they'd get and how well they will look next to one-another and was able to create our dreamscape! She also has a lot of connections for high quality subcontractors that do excellent work (it's obvious that they respect and like working with Lynda too). We've been in our house for almost 20 years and this is the 3rd time we've done a major upgrade on our landscape. This was the best experience - by far. Lynda was very hands on throughout the process and managed each step of the way. Our yard looks gorgeous now but I know it'll only get better with time as the plants mature. I highly recommend Lynda Meinkle of Outer Visions. read more

I have worked with Lynda several times over the years. She is creative and comes up with that special focal point that one needs in their garden. I would highly recommend her to my clients. She is a delight to work with on a project. read more

We used Lynda recently to design our backyard. It worked out perfect ! She understood exactly what we wanted. She was timely, was able to get us in contact with an awesome contractor, kept an eye on the ongoing work and came back to check the finished yard. And we got advise on how to maintain. We could not be happier and would recommend Lynda to everyone :) read more

The ideas and creations that the landscape designer came up with for my backyard are so unique and mesmerizing. She incorporates landscapes that appeal to every sense. Every design has visions of a yard that is not only gorgeous to look but functional. She does a fabulous job and will fill your yard with such beautiful landscape that you will love to look at it everyday. I know I do! I loved working with her and highly recommend her to anyone! read more

Lynda redesigned our backyard and side yard several years ago. Her creative vision gave us a backyard that is beautiful and we enjoy everyday. I wanted a water feature and she and her crew were able to give me more then that, they were able to designed a waterfall which I thought would never be possible and is just beautiful and such a visual appeal. We also had 2 pergolas built, a stone sitting wall around a firepit and a stonewall and stone slab walk way in side yard. Her choices and placement of plants have been growing and thriving. I recommend Lynda, her vision and ceative talents and top notch. read more

Lynda was great at listening to what we wanted and giving us great options. She encouraged us to think about different ideas. The process resulted in a beautiful design that everyone who sees it says it looks great. She also gave us some excellent contractor references. We selected one of her references, Nico Echeverria Landscape out of Livermore, and he and his crew did an excellent job. read more

When I read all the good reviews about Lynda.I wanted to do some landscaping in my backyard she is showing so busy it's a waste of time to call her.she doesn't even listen what I want.she is horrible....... read more

Lynda truly has a gift for creating a landscape vision for your yard, and then transforming it into a beautiful oasis. From positioning that decorative boulder just right , to personally hand selecting the best plants for your yard, she's that landscaping/plant expert you will want back time and time again. read more

Lynda is wonderful. She has worked with us on our Ruby Hill home for many years - doing overall landscape design and then regular "updates" as we need them. I would recommend her. I especially like that she incorporates unique plants from Australia into our landscape that are not seen in other yards. Makes us feel unique. Also she does a great job in trying to organize so there is always something blooming, regardless of season. Not easy! read more

Lynda has been a pleasure to work with. We have a large property and several landscaping needs, but weren't ready to do it all at once. Lynda is easy to talk to and asked good questions to help us describe our overall vision and goals. We provided her with a budget and asked her to prioritize what could be accomplished for the biggest impact. She found a contractor to do the work, hand selected and placed the plants, and has been back to check on the progress. The end result is much more than we had hoped for and remained within our budget. We look forward to continuing to work with Lynda! read more

Lynda Meikle is the best. She developed a pleasing and functional design for my small yard that reflected my personality, as well as provided privacy from nearby neighbors. Her pricing for the design was reasonable and she was able to connect me with equally reasonable contractors to carry out the design. Would I hire her again? You bet! Without a doubt! read more

Lynda has created two beautiful spaces in our yard, the front and the side yards. The front yard is not only beautiful, but easy to maintain. The new side yard that she created last spring is the serene and relaxing area that I have always wanted. She listened to what I was searching for and created a space in my yard that I love to walk through, sit in and relax and best of all I can see from my kitchen window. It is truly more than I could have imagined. The contractors she used were courteous, helpful, left the area clean every day and arrived when they said they would. I would recommend Lynda to anyone looking to create that special spot in their yard, no matter how large or small. read more

Lynda designed a complete makeover for our front yard, driveway and walkway. Her design draws compliments from everyone walking down the street. She listens well, and adds creative touches so your yard looks unique. Lynda's selection of plants should add color all year. She suggested three potential contractors for the work and we selected Kerri Landscaping for the job. Their work was excellent as well. The yard was just completed so we don't know how it will look in a few years when plants mature, but we expect to be pleased. read more

We contracted Lynda to design a completely new entrance to our house and new front/side yard (we have a corner block) to replace expansive grass. We had some pretty challenging requests: a bird/bee/butterfly friendly, low water/mediterranean climate garden with all year interest incorporating some specific fruit trees. Lynda did a fantastic job with the plant selections, particularly, and the overall design of the garden and hardscaping in general. The plants have been very thoughtfully selected so we do indeed have a low water garden with all year interest including spectacular winter blooming grevillea that burst forth at Christmas time much to the delight of the hummingbirds. We had monarch butterflies flapping around during the late summer and bubblebees and hummingbirds throughout the entire winter much to the delight of our kids. Our water bills dropped substantially in the first year even though we were watering the plants to get them established and we expect to further reduce our water usage this year now that the plants are better established. My wife and I get a lot of pleasure from the garden and regularly wander around to see what is happening and appreciate the plants as they grow and flower. People driving/walking past our property frequently stop to comment on the garden as well. What a difference great landscaping makes to a house and the neighborhood! read more