I'm committed to working with you to create a design that truly reflects your desires, and encourages the use of native plants and Xeriscaping. Working with a professional designer, who also is knowledgeable about the many plants available, can be an enjoyable and very rewarding partnership. I specialize in working with clients who want to revamp existing yards (whether old or new), are interested in authentic period yards (such as Victorian or Arts & Crafts) and reducing the amount of time they need to spend on tending grass.

Contact me to a discuss options, or to schedule an appointment for a free review of any part or all of your yard, or to discuss an estimate for work you would like to have done. I'm happy to discuss designs and plans with you, your needs for regular maintenance (not lawn mowing) of your yard, or a one-time renovation via pruning and transplanting. This is also a great time to begin planning for what you want to do next Spring!

Picture Gallery

These are some "before and after" shots of some former clients' yards. We typically recommend smaller plants, as they get established and grow more quickly, and cost less - letting you get more landscaping for your money.

Favorite Links

Below are some links to sites we like to browse or refer to, and which may interest you as well.

Seasonal Notes:
The slow change from one season to another has begun! Cooler nights, and slightly cooler days, means you'll see some plants that hated the heat start to come back, and others start to slow down. Your veggie crops should be producing like crazy - and if you've not already done so, now is a good time to put in (or plan to put in) a second crop of such things as spinach, lettuce, carrots, parsnips, radishes, and other veggies for a second crop. Don't forget that the petunias you planted in the Spring should also start to show more life now that it's cooler.

Take advantage of the cooler days - water in the morning so your plants can benefit. Watering in the evening (especially when it's cooler like it is now) will encourage rots and fungus in lawns and gardens, so avoid watering in the evening if at all possible. Late afternoon is OK, as the moisture should dry from the leaves before evening.

While it's not raining, water your garden at least an inch a week (every day for containers). Even if it does rain, don't let your veggie crop suffer from lack of water AND nutrients - be sure to fertilize the heavy feeders (like tomatoes).

Other Things of Interest:
Want to make your yard a Certified Wildlife Habitat? Check out the requirements from the National Wildlife Federation. You may also want to check out Monarch Watch for information on Monarch butterfly habitats and conservation.