For sunny open plots either sloped or flat. Sun loving, flowering, native plants that will feed the birds, attract the pollinating insects, and provide homes for the wildlife.

A mix of herbaceous perennials and grasses relying heavily on tall flowering perennials. Two season interest.

Got a lot of shade? That’s great, there are so many beautiful, native shade loving plants! Think ferns, moss, trillium, and mushrooms. A quiet, whimsical and peaceful type of garden with diversity ranging from delicate Appalachian ephemerals to large flowering shrubs.

Romantic garden designs blend the timeless beauty of nature with the rich ecology of the Appalachian landscape. Created for part-sun settings, these gardens feature carefully selected native trees, shrubs, and perennials that provide beauty through the seasons while supporting birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife.

Curving pathways, layered plantings, and thoughtfully placed garden art invite exploration, creating intimate spaces that evoke curiosity and quiet reverence. Soft textures, graceful blooms, and filtered light inspire a sense of elegance and tranquility, while natural screening with native shrubs and trees creates privacy and a feeling of peaceful retreat.

Do you have a low place on your property that has sitting water when it rains? Not a problem, this is a great opportunity to establish a garden with plants that enjoy having their “feet” wet for periods of time. Think rocks, sedges and shrubs.

This type of design is for those who have a new build and/or a blank slate. Perhaps you have mostly sod and you want to convert it into garden beds. Or maybe you have an neglected landscape and your not sure what to do with it or where to start?

I can help determine where new plant beds should be and what kind of garden would be best for the different micro climates of the property.

Usually a part sun bed with diversity and charm. Flowering Shrubs, perennials, annuals, ephemerals, moss, rocks and more. intentional and tactful habitats using resources readily available and usually free. Such as bug snugs, bird and insect water access, dead hedges, hueglekultures, wildlife stacks,etc.