DecoTech Designs

08/13/2026

High Meadow Ranch Golf Course… almost finished!

08/12/2026

Don’t have the time to go golfing! What about a custom built golf simulator/putting green/man cave/she shed?

07/26/2026

07/22/2026

Chieu Nguyen Limitless Design Build

Check out this project underway in Willis Texas… More to come before we say we’re done

07/14/2026

For the last 30 years, I’ve been designing landscapes. But the truth is, I’ve never wanted to simply design landscapes—I want to create works of art.

I’ve reached a point in my career where I have zero interest in creating what’s expected or following trends. My passion is building spaces that are timeless, unique, and unlike anything else. If it looks like everyone else’s project, it’s simply not for me.

Recently, I’ve partnered with two incredibly talented people who share that same vision. Coleman with Limitless Design Build brings unbelievable creativity and pool design expertise, while Chieu with Concept Living Designs creates stunning steel structures and architectural lighting that elevate every project. Together, they’ve given me the perfect frame and matte for my artwork.

There is no competition between us—only a shared desire to create extraordinary spaces.

For years, I’ve stayed under the radar. I’ve never felt the need to market myself because the work has always spoken for itself and has consistently brought me more projects than I could take on. But this next chapter is different.

Many people don’t know that before landscape design, I spent years as a professional artist, exhibiting my work in galleries and nationally recognized art festivals. That artistic mindset has always been the foundation of every landscape I’ve created.

Now it’s time to fully embrace it.

We’re looking for clients who don’t just want a beautiful yard—they want something that can’t be duplicated. A space that feels personal. Artistic. Timeless. A landscape that will still stop people in their tracks decades from now.

I have no desire to compete with anyone or convince people we’re the best.

We’ll let the work do the talking.

This is the future of DecoTech Designs.

07/03/2026

Just a walk-through my garden, and wanted to highlight a few of my favorite things…

06/23/2026

Limitless Design Build
Chieu Nguyen

Small Space. Big Impact.

Every square inch matters in a small backyard. With thoughtful design, even the most compact space can deliver beauty, function, and purpose—whether it’s outdoor dining, relaxing by a fire feature, entertaining friends, or creating a private retreat. Great design isn’t about having more space; it’s about making the most of the space you have.

Designed with intention. Built for living.
– DecoTech Designs

06/18/2026

How do you make that old out dated pool look modern and timeless… look

Limitless Design Build
Chieu Nguyen

06/16/2026

LANDSCAPE TRENDS I LOVE… AND A FEW I WISH WOULD DISAPPEAR

After 30 years in the landscape industry, I’ve watched trends come and go. Some have improved our profession, while others leave me scratching my head. Here’s my personal take on what I’m seeing today.

✅ TRENDS I LOVE

• Aggregate and decorative pebble are finally getting the attention they deserve. They add texture, durability, and a timeless look.

• Specialty turf grasses are replacing traditional St. Augustine in many applications. Better performance, better appearance, and often less maintenance.

• A well-designed landscape lighting plan. Lighting should be intentional, not an afterthought. It can completely transform a property after sunset.

• Replacing mulch with decorative aggregates in many flower beds. Cleaner appearance, less maintenance, and a more refined design aesthetic.

• Heavy structural steel edging. Bender board and thin box-store metal edging have caused enough disappointment. Give me thick steel that stays where it’s supposed to stay.

• Minimalistic planting plans. Fewer plants, planted with purpose. Your focal points become stronger, cleaner, and more impactful.

• Limited plant palettes. Too much variety often creates visual chaos. Simplicity usually wins.

• The thoughtful use of boulders. I love seeing different sizes, colors, and textures of boulders placed naturally throughout a landscape rather than lining them up in rows. Used sparingly, they create character, age, and a sense that the landscape belongs there.

• Steel planters, mortared stone, and intentional architectural elements. I’m seeing fewer dry-stacked stone walls, which is a trend I welcome. While there are exceptions, many become unstable over time and often look messy as they age.

❌ TRENDS I CAN’T STAND

• Stepping pads surrounded by artificial turf. I know they’re popular, but I haven’t been convinced yet.

• Endless rows of identical plants. Landscapes should have rhythm and character, not look like a parking lot median.

• Mulch everywhere. In large, naturalized beds it can still serve a purpose, but too often it’s used as a default design solution.

• Solar lighting. Landscape lighting should enhance a property, not create a dim glow that quits working six months later.

• 5000K landscape lighting. Your yard isn’t a hospital parking lot. Warm lighting creates atmosphere.

• High-maintenance shrub collections that require constant trimming and replacement.

• Designs that completely ignore the architecture of the home. The landscape and the residence should tell the same story.

• Moss rock and stacked stone used without purpose. Just because it’s available doesn’t mean it belongs in every project.

At the end of the day, great landscape design isn’t about following trends. It’s about creating outdoor spaces that fit the property, the architecture, and the people who live there. The best landscapes won’t look trendy in five years—they’ll still look timeless.

What landscaping trends are you loving right now? And what trends are you ready to see disappear?