Alison Carlson
Rebecca Lazenby joined forces with Alison Carlson to integrate landscape design into the earliest stages of the design process. By thoughtfully connecting architecture, interiors, and the natural surroundings of each site, we create cohesive environments where landscape enhances the home and establishes a sense of place. Bringing these disciplines together under one roof allows for a more seamless design experience and a richer connection between the built and natural environments.
Alison Carlson graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Botany and a minor in Landscape Horticulture. She spent ten years refining her craft at a full-service commercial landscape design firm in Atlanta, Georgia, before establishing her own freelance practice specializing in residential landscape design. Over the past twelve years, she has combined her artistic sensibility with a deep knowledge of botany and horticulture to create thoughtfully composed gardens.
With a keen eye for color, texture, and scale, and an understanding of how plants evolve through the seasons, Alison designs landscapes that offer lasting beauty and year-round interest. Raised in Texas and shaped by her professional experience in the Southeast, she brings a nuanced understanding of regional climates and native plantings to her work.
“She had an interest in the architecture of garden design, in seeing that the garden was a reflection of the style of the house and the reflection of the life of the owners.”
— Bill Noble