Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Landscape & Garden Design Solutions
With four decades of dedicated experience in landscape architecture, I specialize in transforming outdoor spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments tailored to each client's vision. My practice combines technical expertise in site analysis, spatial organization, and plant selection with creative problem-solving to address drainage, slope challenges, and view enhancement. From initial consultations to comprehensive master plans, I deliver detailed schematic drawings, construction documentation, and project management oversight to ensure seamless implementation.My portfolio includes diverse garden styles ranging from classical English borders to modernist outdoor kitchens, serving both seasoned gardeners and homeowners seeking low-maintenance solutions. The design process emphasizes client collaboration, budget considerations, and long-term maintenance planning, with completed projects featured in publications and garden conservancy events.
Services
Landscape Design
Garden Consultation
Master Planning
Water Features Design
Outdoor Kitchen Design
Rock Gardens
Zen Gardens
Native Plants Gardens
Project Management
Maintenance Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of specialized landscape architecture experience.
- Our team provides comprehensive project management from concept to completion.
- We deliver tailored design solutions for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- Our expertise spans diverse garden styles and challenging site conditions.
- We offer practical consultation services to optimize landscape functionality.
Services
Landscape Design
Comprehensive landscape design services from concept to construction documentation. We create customized outdoor environments addressing spatial organization, plant selection, and hardscape elements. Our process includes site analysis, schematic drawings, and detailed specifications for implementation.
Garden Consultation
One-time expert consultation for specific landscape challenges. Services cover drainage solutions, garden placement, screen plantings, and exterior color coordination. Recommendations help clients make informed decisions while optimizing budget allocation for future improvements.
Water Features Design
Specialized design of pools, fountains, and decorative water installations. We integrate functional and aesthetic water elements into landscapes while considering site conditions, maintenance requirements, and safety considerations for residential properties.
Native Plants Gardens
Design services focused on indigenous plant species and sustainable ecosystems. Our approach creates low-maintenance gardens that support local biodiversity while addressing specific site conditions like soil composition and microclimates.
Project Management
Full-service project management from design approval to construction completion. We coordinate contractor selection, review bids, and conduct site visits to ensure accurate execution of design plans while maintaining quality control standards.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Asheville and surrounding areas in Western North Carolina, including Fairview where our office is located.
What design services are included in your master planning?
Our master plans include site analysis, schematic drawings, material specifications, plant lists, and contractor coordination for complete landscape implementation.
Do you handle both large and small projects?
Yes, we work on projects ranging from complete estate master plans to individual garden areas like rock gardens, meditation spaces, and outdoor kitchens.
Can you help with challenging landscape conditions?
We specialize in solving complex issues including drainage problems, steep slopes, view enhancement, and difficult soil conditions through customized design solutions.
What's included in a one-time consultation?
Consultations provide expert advice on specific landscape challenges with practical recommendations for implementation, covering topics like plant selection, hardscape placement, and maintenance optimization.
Do you offer maintenance services?
We provide optional ongoing maintenance services to preserve the integrity of completed designs, including seasonal adjustments and long-term plant care programs.
