In Bloom Garden Design - Client Testimonials

"I was drawn to Marcia like a bee to pollen. It is clear that she loves her work, and I found myself instantly engaged in her ideas - I wanted it all! Her passion, creativity, business background and love of having her hands in the soil yields a combination of attention to detail and year-round beauty that is hard to beat. Marcia is an expert listener. She took a lot of time to hear what my vision, limitations and budget were and then together we created a more spacious, usable and artful backyard."

- Lynne McClure, Menlo Park

"We asked for the Stanford Shopping Center look with low maintenance and got it! Marcia's design just keeps getting better as our garden grows."

- Erin & Troy Pittock, San Carlos

"Thank you for the incredible job you did on my Carmel home. It's stunningly beautiful!"

- Margaret Costello, Atherton

"We were attracted by Marcia's philosophy and design approach; she was all about getting into our heads and hearts about what we wanted. She has the creativity of an artist, which means she's not only inventive, but she sees how the parts relate to the whole. She's compulsively attentive to details and has your back on a project.

Someone seeking to engage Marcia to implement a set-piece solution and engineer a quick turnaround will negate the most important quality she brings to a project: constant, ongoing, organic creativity. If you already know precisely what you want and are not willing to consider new ideas, pick someone else. If you know what you like, want to hire a professional to help you realize your vision, and want to engage in one of the most creative, rewarding experiences you'll ever have, Marcia is your person.

In our design, a collaborative process between the three of us, she created a setting that not only rejuvenated our home, but our heart and souls."

- Jim & Linda Stanley, Palo Alto

"Marcia is foremost a gardener. She not only knows what will work with existing climate, nature and space, she knows what will grow well. Marcia's garden design kit is thorough. Her database of plant photos and drawings help us visualize the final product. After the project is complete, she provides detailed irrigation zone maps and instructions for our garden's long-term growth. Marcia is creative, talented, trustworthy, and diligent; she works very hard to please her clients."

- Stephanie & Bob Day, Menlo Park

"Working with Marcia was wonderful not only because of her passion for and experience in landscape and hardscape design, but because she is so conscientious and attentive to every detail of the project. She anticipates problems before she commits to her designs instead of designing first and solving issues later."

- Candi & Nick Athens, Atherton

"Marcia showed us how to be an advocate for our garden. Because of her creativity, knowledge and guidance, we look forward to watching our garden bloom and grow through the seasons."

- Anne & Noel Higgitt, Menlo Park

"Marcia's honesty, clear communication and ability to integrate our preferences into her designs are exceptional."

- Lil & Todd Johnson, Menlo Park

"We are not gardeners, but want to have pretty gardens. We hired Marcia in our first home and again when we moved to a new home. She created two beautiful gardens for us that we could maintain without a gardener. As good as they look on paper, Marcia's designs always look better when they come to life."

- Lynn & Scott LaRue, Menlo Park

"Marcia's qualities set her apart - amazing attention to detail, fantastic follow-through, a useful network of garden services, and an ability to match a family's lifestyle to a unique design. The design process exceeded our expectation with three full-size plans - hardscape, planting & lighting - and a complete maintenance guide after the project was finished. Marcia consistently goes beyond the call of duty."

- Doug & Beth Dooley, Belmont

"Thank you for working so hard to make everything right for our landscaping. Your diligence, integrity and care were greatly appreciated. Your business is a reflection of you, and the business embodies high standards, honesty and genuine concern."

- Julie & Bill Hooper, Menlo Park

"You have such a creative skill and sensitivity, and your landscapings are so marvelously integrated with the settings. I am sure the MBA helps you with the financial details, but you have wellsprings of artistry that didn't come from a UCLA textbook. Very best wishes for a long designing career."

- Kirt Thiesmeyer, Pasadena