Short biography of my landscaping career.

From his early years, as a student,
Michael Tanner always aspired to be an artist
and designer.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, he attended the
University of Chicago and the renowned
School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

There, he found great fulfillment in painting,
sculpture, photography and film making. A
short time afterward, he studied commercial
interior design and worked in the industry for
several years.

Michael Tanner's introduction to horticulture
began as a designer for a local Dallas floral
studio. In subsequent years, he continued his
studies and discovered a passion for nature
and landscaping.....as a nurseryman,
designer, consultant, project manager and
instructor.

He was on the design staff of several high
profile landscape firms before launching
Michael Tanner Landscape Designs in 2006.

Today, he continues to apply the classic
principles of fine art and architecture to his
many design projects, both residential and
commercial.

In addition, he is also a prolific
photographer. All of the images found on
this web site are his own.

He states: "It's so amazing and challenging
to work with nature as I do. A living
landscape grows and evolves as it matures.
Like a painting in which the colors are
constantly changing. My designs coordinate
with the changing of the seasons, so the
landscape always looks beautiful and
interesting."

Michael Tanner has worked in the
landscaping and horticultural trades since
1989. He currently resides in the Dallas area
with his two dogs, Molly & Snickers.

Remember, if you have a
cat or dog, your backyard
is part of their territory.
Let them enjoy it too!

Landscapes can be
designed and planted to
be very pet friendly. Let
me show you how.

Molly (above) is a 13 yr.
old Golden Retriever who
likes to sun herself on the
patio in the summertime.

MY
BEST FRIENDS

And my 11 yr. old Chow,
Snickers, enjoys roaming
throughout his kingdom,
(our backyard). He loves
being out in the garden
with me, and never
tramples anything I have
planted.
Well......almost never.

MICHAEL TANNER
Landscape Designer

Call 972-415-5015

MICHAEL TANNER
LANDSCAPE DESIGNS