Recognized for Award-Winning Landscape Design

At Ginkgo Leaf Studio, we believe every home deserves a timeless design. Our commitment to residential landscape architecture has been recognized by the industry’s most respected organizations. We are proud recipients of multiple APLD International Design Awards and numerous WLCA Gold Awards, honoring our dedication to craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of landscape design.

Our work is also celebrated by the community we serve, having been named a “Best of Houzz” winner every year since 2012. These accolades reflect our passion for creating landscapes that elevate the natural beauty of Wisconsin properties and signature mid-century projects nationwide, while honoring our clients' unique lifestyles.

2026:

Best of Houzz - Design & Client Satisfaction

2025:

Best of Houzz - Design & Client Satisfaction

2024:

Best of Houzz - Design & Client Satisfaction

2023:

Best of Houzz - Design & Client Satisfaction

Association of Professional Landscape Designers

Silver Award in Residential Design (Project: Leenhouts Mid-Century)

Bronze Award in Residential Design (Project: Mequon Modern Farmhouse)

2022:

Best of Houzz - Design & Client Satisfaction

Association of Professional Landscape Designers

Silver Award in Residential Design (Project: Mid-Century Vibe)

Silver Award in Residential Design (Project: Midwest Mid-Century)

2021:

Best of Houzz - Design & Client Satisfaction

2020:

Best of Houzz - Design & Client Satisfaction

Association of Professional Landscape Designers

Silver Award in Residential Design (Project: Masterful McDonald)

2019:

Best of Houzz - Client Satisfaction

Association of Professional Landscape Designers

Gold Award in Residential Design (Project: Modern Prairie)

Silver Award in Residential Design (Project: Eclectic Craftsman)

Bronze Award in Residential Design (Project: Midwest Luxe)

Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association

Excellence in Residential Design and Construction

Gold Award (Project: Masterful McDonald)

2018:

Best of Houzz – Design & Client Satisfaction

Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association

Excellence in Residential Design and Construction

Gold Award (Project: Midwest Luxe)

Gold Award (Project: Thinking Outside the Lawn)

Gold Award (Project: Modern Prairie)

Gold Award (Project: Family Circle)

2017:

Best of Houzz - Design & Client Satisfaction

Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association

Excellence in Residential Design and Construction

Gold Award (Project: Stately Elegance)

Gold Award (Project: Stylish Sanctuary)

Gold Award (Project: Garden Terrace)

Silver Award (Project: Asian Nod to Mod)

2016:

Best of Houzz – Design & Client Satisfaction

Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association

Excellence in Residential Design and Construction

Gold Award (Project: Chateau de Fleurs)

Silver Award (Project: Rustic Modern Redux)

Silver Award (Project: Luna Terrace)

Silver Award for Special Projects/ Hardscapes (Project: Bel Air Cantina)

2015:

Best of Houzz – Design

Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association

Excellence in Residential Design and Construction

Gold Award (Project: Backyard Resort)

Silver Award (Project: Fairway Overlook)

Silver Award (Project: Southwestern Flair)

Wisconsin Masonry Alliance

Gold Award for Best Specialty Wall Project in Residential Design (Project: Eclectic Craftsman)

Bronze Award for Excellence in Hardscape Residential Design Overall Front Yard/ Entrance Project Under 1,000 sq ft (Project: Craftsman Character)

Excellence in Hardscape Project of the Year (Project: Eclectic Craftsman)

2014:

Best of Houzz – Design & Client Satisfaction

2013:

Best of Houzz - Client Satisfaction

Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association

Excellence in Residential Design and Construction

Gold Award (Project: Lakeside Oasis)

Silver Award (Project: Country Casual)

Silver Award for Special Projects/ Hardscapes (Project: Old World Made New)

2012:

Best of Houzz - Client Satisfaction

Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association

Excellence in Residential Design and Construction

Gold Award (Project: Eclectic Craftsman)

Bronze Award (Project: Craftsman Character)

LEED - Gold Award - Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus

The Business Journal Real Estate Awards - Best New Development – Special Purpose, Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus

Association of Pool & Spa Professionals - Silver Award of Excellence – Midwest Region

2011:

Rainbird - #1 Ranked Project, Boerner Botanical Gardens - Rainwater Harvesting

2009:

Land F/X - Award of Excellence, Residential Design