Rooted in Care
For over a decade, we’ve served the Denver Metro area, weaving art, design, and holistic living into every garden we create.
A Life Shaped by
the Seasons
My connection to gardening began long before it became my profession. I grew up helping my father in our vegetable garden each spring — turning soil, starting seeds in egg cartons, and learning that growth takes time and consistency. Those early seasons taught me patience and respect for natural cycles.
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Throughout high school and college, I worked for ten years at Hodgson Farm, where I deepened my hands-on horticultural knowledge. While studying Fine Arts at SUNY Orange, the nursery became my classroom. I am largely self-taught as a gardener, guided by experience and mentors such as my Aunt Kim, who helped shape both my skill and confidence in the field.
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In early adulthood, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Living with an autoimmune condition required me to slow down and move through life more intentionally. During that time, I immersed myself in personal development, studying mindset, wellness, and the relationship between our internal and external environments.
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I came to understand that gardening and personal growth are not separate practices. Both respond to intention. Both require structure and adaptability. Both reveal what’s thriving — and what needs attention.
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In 2017, I founded Garden Design by Ashley Lynn to create landscapes that are beautiful, resilient, and sustainable within Colorado’s climate. Over the past decade, I’ve partnered with homeowners to design, install, and maintain gardens that feel grounded and alive. Many of my client relationships span years, built on trust, clear communication, and landscapes that continue to mature beautifully over time.
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My work has evolved beyond aesthetics. By integrating coaching principles into my practice, I guide clients in developing a confident relationship with their outdoor space. I believe in selecting the right plant for the right place, in clear expectations and shared responsibility, and in building landscapes through collaboration — not quick fixes.
Gardens, like people, grow in seasons. They require patience, refinement, and trust in the process. If you’re seeking a thoughtful, long-term partnership, I would be honored to work with you.
Our Misson
We believe gardens are living spaces that support how we rest, grow, and move through life.
At GDAL, we create gardens that offer more than beauty — they offer space to slow down, reconnect, and truly enjoy being home.
Each garden is approached with intention, care, and an understanding that outdoor spaces can support daily life, restoration, and well-being.
Our core team is trained directly by Ashley Lynn and guided by her principles of attentive, sustainable gardening. We build long-term relationships with our clients and take personal responsibility for each property we steward, learning the nuances of every garden over time.
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We believe a great business is built by people who care deeply about their work. Our team is dedicated to supporting gardens — and the lives lived within them — season after season.