A garden can be a haven, a meditative retreat, a vivid canvas, a source of nurture, inspiration, artistic expression. It can be a place to grow food and flowers, to entertain, meditate, retreat, work, play, and rejuvenate. The elements you choose to design into your garden create a sense of person and place and express your unique way of interacting with the landscape.

A great garden begins with a good design. With this in mind, Herbaceous & Woody works with you to:
• Evaluate your site to make use of its natural attributes and mitigate challenges in the exiting conditions.
• Determine what you like and want in a garden and how you will use the space.
• Consider uses, define spaces, and map relationships, access, and circulation through areas of the garden.
• Develop a preliminary concept plan that addresses your wants and needs and the special conditions of your site.
• Create a final plan and specify plants and materials.

Herbaceous & Woody specializes in "natural gardens"—gardens designed for the existing conditions of climate and soils in your region and location and incorporating plants that will thrive naturally (without intensive care, excessive watering, or artificial inputs into the garden environment). The natural garden requires less upkeep than a traditional ornamental landscape and connects those who enjoy the landscape to the seasonal rhythms of the garden's life. Contact us for a consultation and create a natural garden by design.