Fernwood

A landscape studio for gardens that grow into themselves.

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Project 014 — The fern walk

The studio

We design gardens that look like they grew there on their own: layered planting, quiet stone, and paths that make you slow down.

Plant firstStructure comes from planting, not from hardscape alone.

Local stoneMaterials that look at home in your region and age well.

Patient designGardens planned to look better in year five than in week one.

Selected gardens

Recent work

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What we do

From first sketch to first bloom.

Garden design01A full plan for the whole property: structure, planting and how you move through it.
Planting02Layered, mostly native planting that fills in fast and looks good all year.
Paths & stone03Stepping stones, gravel walks and dry-laid walls set by hand.
Terraces & courtyards04Outdoor rooms with paving, decking and planters that feel like part of the house.
Pruning & care05Seasonal visits to shape, feed and edit the garden as it grows.

Four seasons

A garden for every month.

March – MaySpring

Bulbs, blossom and the first fresh green.

June – AugustSummer

Full borders, long evenings, shade where you sit.

September – NovemberAutumn

Grasses, seed heads and warm color.

December – FebruaryWinter

Evergreen structure, bark and frost on stone.

Process

How a garden happens.

Walk

We walk the site with you and listen.

Concept

Sketches and a mood of plants and materials.

Plan

A detailed layout and planting plan.

Build

Stone, soil and planting, installed by our crew.

Grow in

Seasonal care while the garden settles.

Shady garden with a hammock between trees

How we work

Quiet standards.

Right plant, right placeChosen for your soil, light and climate, so it thrives without fuss.
Soil before plantsWe prepare beds properly; it's the part you never see.
Drainage designed inGrades and paths planned so water goes where it should.
A tidy siteLawns protected, paths swept, nothing left behind.

Gardens near and a little further.

Town gardens, suburban yards and country properties across the region. Small courtyards are as welcome as estates.

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Questions

Before we begin.

Do you design small gardens?

Yes. Small courtyards and front gardens benefit most from careful design, because every plant and stone is seen up close.

Can we do the garden in phases?

Absolutely. We'll make a full plan, then build in stages so each phase looks finished on its own.

Do you use native plants?

Mostly, alongside well-behaved favorites. It's better for wildlife and needs less watering once established.

When is the best time to plant?

Spring and fall are ideal for most plants. We'll plan the build so planting lands in the right window.

Do you offer ongoing care?

Yes. Seasonal visits keep the design on track as plants grow and fill in.

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