Liz Messick, landscape designer, sitting in her studio at a drafting table and drawing a landscape design.

About Liz Messick, Designer

With a rich background spanning wedding & event planning, floral artistry, graphic design and sewing, Liz brings an interdisciplinary creative spirit to her landscape work. Based in Monroe, Georgia, she transforms outdoor environments into lush, personalized sanctuaries rooted in Southern elegance with a modern twist.

Drawing on her decades-long experience curating memorable moments and artful spaces, Liz seamlessly blends functionality, beauty and surprise — crafting gardens and landscapes that defy the predictable and feel genuinely alive. Whether it’s the tactile detail of a hand-stitched cushion at an outdoor lounge, the elegant flow of a custom-planted border or the graphic rhythm of hardscape geometry, every element reflects her design DNA.

At the heart of her practice is a deep understanding of how nature shapes our lives. Liz designs with the conviction that the land surrounding your home is more than a backdrop — it’s a partner in living well, shaping mood, movement and memory. Her signature approach embraces sweeping vistas and thoughtful intimacy alike, inviting you to truly feel at home outdoors.

Liz Messick Design featured in Athens Magazine

Summer 2024 Issue

ATHENS Magazine cover with the title 'Living in COLOR' featuring an interior living room decorated with colorful paintings, a blue patterned chair, and vibrant decor.
ATHENS Magazine open and showing an article titled 'From the Garden' by Liz Messick, with a large pink peony flower on the left page and images of garden scenes on the right page.

“I cannot express how much I appreciate all that Liz did for us. She made our landscaping magical. We framed the original sketch she made for us and have it hanging in the foyer for all to see. She is truly an artist.”

— Stephanie Brittain, Homeowner