Leslie Ebert
Born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado, art has always been Leslie's passion. She has been drawing and creating ever since she could hold a crayon. As she grew, her interests turned to sculpting, painting and illustration.
While studying Art and Graphic Design at the University of Southern Colorado, Leslie won an award for her illustrations. She had no idea that her talent and love of art history would influence her ability to design beautiful gardens and landscapes.
After two years in college, Leslie moved to Denver to work as a graphic artist,
thinking she had found her dream job. She soon discovered she disliked sitting at a desk all day. On a friend's recommendation, she decided to take an entry-level summer job working for a Denver landscaping company. She fell in love with working outdoors as well as the creative and physical aspect of the job.
For five years, she worked at that company, honing her skills in every position, learning the ins and outs of the trade. In time, Leslie worked for several landscape companies in the Denver metro area, experiencing different business styles at each one. Throughout her career, she earned a reputation for her meticulous attention to the details of maintenance and her artistic touch with different styles of pruning. Her ability to be a strong leader and teacher in the field added to her success.
Wanting to take her artistic abilities and vast experience to a new level, she decided to start her own company. In 2002, she co-founded Stonegate Gardens with Sandy Haynes.
Leslie brings to Stonegate Gardens over 15 years of experience
in the garden industry. Applying her finely tuned artistic sensibility to each project, she creates aesthetically unique landscape design. Where others see obstacles, she see's possibilities. Even as the owner of a thriving business, she takes a very hands on approach to design. Don't be surprised if you see her in the field.
In additon to co-owning and running Stonegate Gardens, Lesie is an experienced motorcyclist and enjoys photography. She loves attending garden tours, car restoration, walking her dogs, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and being a new mom.
