Melissa Gerstle, Owner of Melissa Gerstle Design

Neuroaesthetic Design in Principle & Practice: A Learning Lab

Melissa Gerstle Design creates extraordinary landscapes that inspire “effortless outdoor living”—defined as spaces that are comfortable, enjoyable, and easy to inhabit. Our collaborative approach ensures that each project is an expression of our client’s vision, articulated through a thoughtful integration of materials and forms while paying heed to the architecture and authenticity of the site.

Trained as a landscape architect and motivated by nature's restorative properties, principal designer Melissa Gerstle believes our homes and gardens play a central role in stimulating personal growth and have the power to change the way we live and connect. With a passion for integrating natural and built environments, the MGD studio creates landscapes that amplify the best parts of nature so that our clients flourish in functional outdoor spaces rooted in beauty.

Based in Dallas, MGD was selected for the inaugural Kips Bay Dallas Show House and participated again in 2023. Serving clients throughout North America, Gerstle and her team collaborate with architects, interior designers, and builders to create cohesive, elevated landscapes that blur the lines between interior and exterior.

Melissa Gerstle Design offers a full range of services, from landscape consulting and planting designs to full-scale outdoor living environments, including pools, fountains, fire features, and furnishings tailored to the character of each site.