Landscaping

Site Specific Consultation Design, Planning & Support Services based on clients needs, environmental conditions and, the individual specifications of the site using native and, non-invasive plants, and editing existing landscape to enhance appropriate plants currently growing on site. Turning challenges into assets

Land and site assessment, analysis, design, and management through determination of the ecological setting of the site and landscape needs

Considerations:

• Existing conditions and vegetation
• Sun and shadow conditions, passive solar heating & cooling
• Slopes and drainage
• Landscape function: Views (to be focused on, enhanced or  screened into and out of the buildings and site), security,  parking, walkways & circulation, etc.
• Soil assessments

Expert consultations & “walk-throughs” including written reports, plans, and recommendations.

Garden “mentoring” and coaching.

Pre-construction site planning and protection. Coordination and consultations with Architects, contractors, builders, and other trades people.

Address and solve issues with storm water management and water-runoff, drainage, & catchment issues using the least disruptive, aesthetically pleasing solutions to problems such as problem drainage areas and wet basements.

Assess and find solutions for site disturbances caused by construction, additions, remodeling, and new septic systems. Site specific post construction repair and restoration

Beautiful Stone Work: patios, walkways, and walls

Fine gardening, pruning, and light tree work

Integration of edibles in the landscape: plants that provide food as well as beauty. No-till vegetable gardens.

Planting plans and plant lists specifically suited to the sites conditions (geological, hydrological, soil type, sun/shadow/shade) and the clients’ needs and desires

Landscape management plans (short and long term) that include organic fertilization and sustainable low maintenance options.