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 responds to how each landscape has evolved over time and supports its long-term potential.

Garden restoration is rooted in the same philosophy that shapes all our landscapes: thoughtful, property-specific care that respects existing plantings, natural features, and the connection between gardens, architecture, and surrounding environment.

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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.

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Native & Naturalistic Gardening

Native and naturalistic gardening focuses on landscapes that work in harmony with local conditions rather than against them. It emphasizes site-appropriate plantings, ecological balance, and long-term resilience, resulting in landscapes that feel grounded, cohesiv…

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…

Reclaiming Overgrown Landscapes

Selective clearing, careful pruning, and thoughtful reshaping restore structure, improve access, and uncover views and plantings hidden by years of overgrowth. This process renews balance while preserving established trees, shrubs, and the natural character of the landscape.

Revitalizing Garden Beds and Plantings

Editing crowded plantings, enriching soil, and dividing or relocating existing plants restore garden health and strengthen design cohesion. Strategic adjustments and complementary additions reintroduce seasonal interest and create planting areas that feel refreshed and intentional.

Garden Structure and Layout Renewal

Reestablishing pathways, redefining bed lines, and reshaping planting areas restore clarity and improve flow throughout the landscape. This work enhances usability while reinforcing the relationship between gardens, architecture, and surrounding natural features.

Property-Focused Landscape Care

A comprehensive, property-wide approach considers landscape transitions, ecological character, and how outdoor spaces are experienced. Through selective clearing, structural pruning, and planting guidance, landscapes feel cohesive, well cared for, and naturally integrated with the surroundings.