Deborah’s design methodology is guided by the belief that gardens should integrate seamlessly into daily life. She begins each project by listening closely to her clients’ goals and helping them explore both spoken and unspoken desires. Through a collaborative design process, she creates natural spaces that reflect personality and lifestyle.

Grounded in Practice

Deborah’s path into landscape design began with hands-on work—learning plants from the ground up and studying the systems that support them, from soil and insects to water and construction. Early experience working in large institutional landscapes revealed how outdoor spaces can quietly shape how people feel, offering moments of calm and restoration within demanding environments.

That foundation continues to inform her work today, shaping an approach rooted in listening, care, and long-term thinking.

Deborah works closely with project manager Mamfred Cano, a long-time member of the Green Alchemy team, to carry each design from concept through installation. In ongoing collaboration, they ensure that design intent and execution remain closely aligned, resulting in gardens that feel thoughtful, well-crafted, and deeply integrated into everyday life.