Desmond Ho

Desmond Ho (born 29 December 1961) is a landscape designer and horticulture specialist based in Malaysia. He is responsible for initiating the Malaysian theme garden. It is called Neo Nusantara and reflects Malaysia's cultural heritage. His Malaysian garden concept has been recognized in Japan, Ireland, Switzerland, and New Zealand.

Early life Desmond Ho was born into a Peranakan family in Malacca, Malaysia on 29 December 1961. He then worked in advertising, sales and printing jobs before starting exploring terrariums for sales.

It added a new element to Malaysian identity through public landscaping as it reflects the history, art, and traditions of all cultures belonging in Malaysian society. His own house was built to be a modern-day village house that uses mostly ancient Malaya heritage with modern practicality.

All of its natural elements have cultural meaning. The patio has a Minangkabau outline with the tier decking which portray a traditional Malay verandah(pangkin); traditional Malaysian water pot called a tempayan; lighting inspired by the shape of banana flower (jantung pisang); and ceramic water feature of dayang bunting. It is a design concept in Malaysia that engages with the five senses approach, sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste in the designs. Gold medal at Shrewsbury Flower Show, Birmingham, 2008