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Central Ohio · Landscape Design

Creative &
practical design
for living spaces

Transforming midwestern landscapes for over twenty years — sustainable, functional, and captivating gardens rooted in native plants and sound horticultural practice.

What We Do

From concept to completion

01

Landscape Design

Thoughtful, site-specific design plans that balance beauty, function, and long-term sustainability — tailored to your space and how you live in it.

02

Installation

Hands-on implementation of every design. Penny oversees and executes projects with precision, ensuring the vision translates faithfully to the ground.

03

Native Planting

Incorporating native Ohio plants to reinvigorate natural spaces, support pollinators, and reduce long-term maintenance.

04

Hardscape

Patios, paths, walls, and structures that complement planting and extend your living space outdoors — built with lasting craftsmanship.

Penny McDowell
"Sustainable, functional, and captivating spaces — rooted in the land."

Penny McDowell has been transforming midwestern landscapes for over twenty years. Trained at The Knowlton School of Architecture, she practices as a landscape designer, installer, and avid gardener.

As owner of Urban Digs Design & Garden, Penny is involved in every step of the design and implementation process, executing projects with precision and personal care.

With extensive plant knowledge and hardscape experience, Penny creates sustainable spaces using horticulturally sound practices and native plants.

Penny McDowell — Owner & Designer

Partner Nursery

Penny is a partner at Scioto Gardens, a native plant nursery in Delaware, Ohio — committed to making native plants available throughout central Ohio.

Internships & employment inquiries welcome

Passionate about landscape design and native plants? Reach out to learn about opportunities to work with Urban Digs Design & Garden.

Get in Touch

Start a conversation

Ready to transform your outdoor space? Reach out with details about your project and Penny will be in touch.