Design & Installation Services
Our Design & Installation services support a wide range of landscape styles, from refined and structured gardens to more naturalistic and informal settings. Work may include new garden creation, reconfiguration of existing planting areas, or targeted improvements that enhance how outdoor spaces are used and experienced.
All designs emphasize durability, clarity of layout, and planting choices that perform well over time and across seasons while enhancing the beauty of your property.
Design
Site Consultation & Property Assessment
An on-site review to understand the land, existing conditions, how the property is used and the plan for its use before any design work begins.
Custom Landscape Plans
Thoughtful landscape plans to help visualize layout, scale, and flow before installation.
Garden and Planting Bed Layout
Clear, well-proportioned garden and planting bed layouts designed to support both aesthetics and long-term maintenance.
Plant Selection
Plant choices guided by site conditions, desired character, seasonal performance, and long-term resilience.
Hardscape & Softscape (Patios, Walkways, Stone Walls)
Integration of hardscape and softscape elements to improve access, structure, and how outdoor spaces are used.
Seasonal Timing
Careful scheduling of work to align with seasonal conditions and support successful establishment and ongoing growth.
Installation
Soil Preparation & Grading
Preparation and grading of soil to support healthy plant growth, proper drainage, and stable surfaces.
Planting of Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, and Lawns
Thoughtful planting of trees, shrubs, perennials, and lawns to ensure proper establishment and seasonal success.
Mulching & Edging
Application of mulch and clean edging to define planting areas and support soil health.
Sod or Seed Lawn Installation
Sod or seeded lawns installed based on site conditions, intended use, and timing.
Garden Bed Creation & Restoration
Creation of new garden beds or restoration of existing beds to improve structure, clarity, and plant health.
Stone Wall & Walkway Restoration
Design and installation of stone walls and walkways or restoration of existing features to enhance structure, durability, and the natural character of your landscape.
More Ideas for Property Upkeep
Gardening the Forest
Many Mount Desert Island properties sit within, or alongside, forested land. Gardening the forest is a deliberate, restrained approach to managing these transitional spaces—where cultivated gardens give way to woodland—so they remain healthy and navigable...
Garden Restoration & Revitalization
Garden restoration brings new life to landscapes that have become overgrown, tired, or disconnected, restoring structure, health, and beauty while maintaining the unique character of each property. Guided by a personalized design approach, restoration work respond…
Garden Care & Maintenance
Our Garden Care & Maintenance services provide ongoing attention to planted landscapes with an emphasis on long-term health, structure, and balance. Rather than focusing on cosmetic upkeep alone, our work supports the underlying vitality of your gardens, so they r…