Designing for Place

Introduction: Imagine picking herbs and greens for your dinner as you walk into your front door, then relaxing in your colorful, fragrant outdoor haven. We specialize in edible landscapes, native plantings, zoned maintenance, and green roofs. Carefully considered planting strategies minimize the water and maintenance requirements of the garden, conserving valuable resources. Our fully organic services will create a healthy and unique landscape for your home or business. Each consultation and installation is particular to your space, personality and tastes. These aesthetic and pragmatic designs will enhance your quality of life, providing beautiful living spaces and an eco-friendly environment. We create positive, healthy environments, feel good about what goes in the ground now and what grows for years to come. We offer sustainable design and installation of residential and commercial landscapes. Our focus is edible, native and low-maintenance gardens. Every design is specific to your property, lifestyle and preferences. If you'd like to enjoy an outdoor living space, establish a productive landscape and create a tranquil retreat, there are many options that increase the appeal and value of your property. These include: •improved entrances •integrated vegetable or herb gardens •urban raised bed edible gardens •container gardens •butterfly gardens •decks and paths •xeriscaped landscapes •green roofs We also provide organic maintenance: •planting •transplanting •weeding •composting •mulching •rainwater harvesting •other services Affordable design, project pricing and hourly maintenance rates are available. The initial consultation is always free. Designing for Place does not use any conventional pesticides or poisons. We use locally based suppliers, organically grown plants and natural materials as much as possible. All debris created during installation and maintenance is composted or recycled.