Testimonials

Johanna helped us create a design to tie together a sunroom, screened-in porch, and outdoor planting and seating area- it was quite an extensive project! She assisted us with design elements in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Johanna was able to work around our need for low maintenance design that would function for our busy family with three active children and two dogs. The plant species and specimens she chose came together to create a very finished and mature look from the day they were put in. We are very pleased with the end result. We did not have a lot of experience to be able to provide Johanna with specific plant names or style preferences, yet she was still able to create a plan that looked very much in keeping with our natural surroundings and house style. It has been a joy to watch the plantings develop from this summer into the fall, and we look forward to seeing the area grow in the years to come.

“I think Joahnna Kuss is a professional and knowledgeable designer. She didn’t try to sell me on her work. She just did it. I would highly recommend her.”

“I didn’t know if I’d like the stone wall idea that Johanna designed for us. Now that it is in, I understand what she meant. It frames our yard and breaks up the view to the water. The wall makes our yard look like we have an infinity lake! Love her eye for design and attention to detail.”

“Nice new perspective on perennials. European influenced design work and Encyclopedia on plant material. Worth waiting for.”

She designed from the inside-out, with careful attention to color, texture and safety. Our black bottom swimming pool looks gorgeous, and I can keep an eye on my kids from my office. Johanna is a consummate professional.

I’ve hired a lot of “landscape” people but finally found someone who is really a Landscape Designer/architect. Finally happy with my property.

Easy to work with, funny and extremely meticulous when it comes to details.

Customer service, A+: works well with contractors A+: affordable A+.

As an interior designer, myself, I really enjoyed Jo’s approach to her field. She considered views from my kitchen, our master bedroom, and recommended areas to screen for privacy.

Johanna’s design work is executed from paper into a beautiful, harmonious landscape.

I love my patio! I love my landscape. It looks like a custom designed landscape. Not like everyone elses yard.

Johanna is wonderful to work with and a consummate professional:
She spoke with me a few times and ultimately took all that information and designed an impressive plan for the front of my property with a low-maintenance meadow garden design.
Outside of the design and plantings, Johanna assisted with several related activities to the project, including an improved stone facade, new board and batten gable, new walkways, stonewall work, custom railings, and more. Johanna worked with and helped manage all of the 3rd parties associated with the project and has good relations with all of them.
This spring, Johanna came back to check on the plantings and found a few issues she intends to fix. She also picked a new color for my front door and painted it herself!
If you are looking for a full-service talented landscape design provider, give Johanna a call, she is a great person and superb at what she does.

JFK Landscaping Design did a complete renovation of our residential landscape and is highly recommended. Johanna was the Landscape Designer and General Contractor for all work, including surveying, grading, drainage, rock wall, tree care and removal, stone patio, grass, and irrigation. Throughout, she was thorough, communicated well, and was adaptable as changes occurred. She worked well with contractors, both securing them and supervising. With thirty five years in the landscape design industry, Johanna exemplifies the role of designer, by her knowledge, design excellence, and passion for the environment.