Outdoor Ink, LLC

WIsh I had met MIchael years ago. His design work far outshines that of the larger LA firms we've worked with in the past. He has a great feel for use and scale of outdoor space and a thoughtful way of combining hardscape elements and interesting plant material to create handsome and comfortable outdoor living.

Michael saved us from a disaster. We had an existing design for our yard and pool which is a big and expensive project. We felt unsatisfied with the design. Michale came in and completely changed the who plan and we are beyond thrilled. We feel like he took our property to the next level! He was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. We are grateful!

Michael's design for our back yard exceeded all of our expectations. Watching it come to life from his drawings to the actual plantings was simply amazing to watch. It completely transformed our backyard. I highly recommend Michael and his team to anyone interested in creating a beautiful garden space. We love it!

Michael reimagined our front and back yard. Our backyard was quite boring and his architectural expertise transformed it into an English garden look and feel with beautiful box woods surrounded by pachysandra and eight lovely Bosc Elm trees. A new staircase from our second story porch ties the entire backyard together creating a wonderful space for entertaining.

Michael and his team absolutely TRANSFORMED our front elevation. It's now the talk of the neighborhood and people stop to talk about it all the time. We can't thank him enough for doing outstanding work at an affordable price. Hiring him and his team was the best investment of our entire home renovation.

Great designs, and extremely professional. If you want it done right and be extremely pleased with the project . Use Outdoor Ink

The best decision we made during our pool project was hiring Michael. Michael was easy to work with and always available for questions. He gave us an overall outdoor living space design that was not only beautiful, but each feature and plant served an intentional purpose. His services and expertise were well worth the investment.

Michael has a true eye for design. His attention to detail and knowledge of plant material is second to none. Definitely at the top of his craft. I highly recommend.

Michael is a terrific professional. He came up with a fabulous design and was extremely patient with all of our questions. His response time is great as is his follow through. My wife and I highly recommend using him.

Michael exceeded our expectations in every way. He helped us design a beautiful front yard with timeless classics like boxwoods, hydrangeas, dogwoods and maples while incorporating a practical parking pad to provide a spot for guests to park. He communicated with us very well throughout the process and took feedback with ease. He also helped us find a great contractor for the parking pad. The final product turned out great. I am so glad my landscaper recommended Michael to help us with this project. I highly recommend him.

Prior to moving to the Nashville area I started looking into someone to design my backyard and pool area. I didn't want to make the mistake I made with my last house and try to be a "contractor" on a project I knew nothing about. I am mid-way with my project, with plans in hand. The design that Michael put together is spectacular and can't wait to see the final product. Outdoor Ink provided me with excellent service and produced a magnificent backyard plan in a timely manner. I am adding an update to my original review now that our project is complete. The finished product is amazing and after months of watching it come together it is a reality. From plans on paper to the end result, Michael was always available to assist with the project. Whenever questions or changes had to be addressed, Michael and Outdoor Ink was there to guide the many contractors involved in our backyard oasis. Highly recommend!

When Outdoor Ink came out for a site survey, we said we wanted a “wow factor” lanscaping plan to accompany the new pool .. and they delivered ! The plan was presented with color photos of all plant material in such a way that we could visualize the end result. We interviewed several companies, toured numerous homes and with each visit we walked away saying that Outdoor Ink hit the mark and delivered a wow factor each time. Each owner had very positive thinks to say and communication thorough out the process was excellent. Outdoor Ink takes great pride in delivering an overall experience that meets and exceeds customer expectations in a professional manner.

Michael has help us on landscaping design for 3 projects. One of which was our home in Williamson County, and two were out-of-state properties (one commercial, one residential). We have been very pleased with Michael's designs, his ability to do local and long distance projects, his understanding of our goals, and his prompt communications. I would recommend him without reservation.

Michael and his staff are high-quality professionals. They do what they say they're going to do and the outcome is always beautiful. We highly recommend calling Outdoor Ink for your next landscape design project.

We hired Outdoor Ink to draw up plans for a swimming pool in our backyard. Michael is amazing! He worked with us to find a way to fit the largest pool possible into the limited space we had to work with. He can envision the end product and has great ideas along the way...from pool placement, landscaping and even moving a set of stairs that were in the way. Michael was very professional, showed up when he said he would, was always available to answer my call and was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend Michael and Outdoor Ink for any outdoor design project!

I've used Michael Baldwin at Outdoor Ink a few times for business design work at the Trevecca University campus. I admire his work daily and appreciate the thought he put in years ago that now appears in a mature setting.

Our design firm is based in Los Angeles; Michael Baldwin provided a thorough knowledge local plants and great design services. The landscape is growing beautifully!

Michael is an exceptional visionary. He was able to take my concepts and turn them into a realized plan. If you are looking for a person/team who are easy to do business with and can ALSO turn your dreams into reality, this is your guy. #HAPPY

Micheal took my ideas and turned them into a working design that exceeded any and every possible expectation. He is the Botanical Sage of Tennessee, weaving unique and creative combinations of flora into a tapestry that is now our yard. The result is stunning beyond belief. Micheal is more than a contractor, he is an artisan, a true professional and now a friend. We could not be happier with our landscape and our newfound friendship

Michael has been a blessing to us. He has never failed to provide us with a great service, even when we have changed, and even abandoned projects. He has a great sense of humor, and is willing to tell us "like it is" when we need to hear it. You should seriously consider using him.

Michael listened to everything I said I wanted in our landscape design and presented us with a plan that far surpassed anything I could have conjured up on my own. He was open to small tweaks and encouraging rather than fiercely protective of his plan as some designers can be. The design scheme has been installed and looks immaculate now but I know it will become even more and more beautiful over time. His taste is classic and accounts for all four seasons perfectly. He took unpaid time out of his busy day to make sure the plantings were up to his high standards and helped guide the landscape installers and myself through the installation process so that the end result would be just what I wanted and paid for. His pricing is very reasonable and his end product is equal to designers costing nearly 10x what he does. I can't say enough about his talent and recommend him to anyone and everyone.

I've worked with Michael dozens of times over the years and really appreciate his level of detail, knowledge, experience and willingness to learn new things. On top of his excellent work, you will be working with a truly nice and genuine person- and that means a lot!

We asked Michael Baldwin to design an outdoor grill and fire pit area to complement our current pool and landscape design. He was able to take our ideas and produce drawings that utilized the space most efficiently, while adding stylish details to attract the eye to these outdoor elements that we wanted to highlight. He was very professional and responsive to our time demands. I would highly recommend him for any of your architectural landscape design improvements.

I tried 3 landscape architects with no success. Then I met Michael! His designs are natural to the landscape and timeless. I liked his work so much that I have used his services on 2 homes!

Michael does great work. His experience in the field with plant materials and space play an important role in his designs. We have built many of his plans and found them to be innovative yet traditional in many ways. i always look forward to what he creates. It is a pleasure making his vision a reality. He is a master of his craft!

Michael Baldwin is easy to work with - responsive, professional, sense of humor, and reasonably priced. He did drawings for our backyard which included a guest house, pool, basketball court, and a considerable amount of bushes, trees, and general greenery - those drawings were the foundation of a yard that we have absolutely loved for the past 8 years!

Michael Baldwin is an incredibly talented landscape architect. He is very easy to work with, and responds extremely well to deadlines. We recommend him unequivocally.

Michael took the time to make sure that he incorporated everything that was important to us when developing our landscaping plan. His digital presentation and detailed explanation of choices available allowed us to custom create a plan that exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for a landscape architect. His rate is competitive and his work is exceptional.

I have worked with Michael for a decade. He is always very professional, budget conscious, and flexible for client's goals.

Michael is fantastic. I gave him a very basic description of what I wanted for an outdoor living space and his work product beat my expectations. He truly has a unique eye for outdoor living and landscape. He gave me something that I would of never been able to do on my own. He has every detail taken care of. Michael is very consultative, approachable and available. He was very prompt in returning emails and VM's. Give Michael a call- you won't regret it.