Native Landscape Services

I offer phased landscape design services for residential and small public projects, with a focus on native planting, ecological function, and clear, buildable plans. Projects are tailored to the site and can move from early concept through detailed design and implementation support.

Phased Design Services

Conceptual Planning

Visualization - 3-D Modeling & Rendering

Technical Panting Plans

Plant Schedules

Phase 1 - Design & Planning

Phase 2 - Implementation

Installation

Garden Coaching

Container Gardens

Phase 3 - Support & Styling

Design Services for Your Project

  • Conceptual Planning

    We begin by shaping your landscape vision into a clear, thoughtful concept that guides the rest of the design process. They are loose drawings produced digitally or by hand. The drawing below proposes a conceptual design for a woodland edge driveway entrance.

    Landscape design plan for Bayberry Road featuring various trees, shrubs, and landscape elements with images of may apple, inkberry, eastern red cedar, aster, and coneflower at the bottom.
  • Visualization

    Digital models and renderings provide a multi-perspective visulization tool, that enhances decision-making. This image from a digital model showcases a thoughtfully designed outdoor living space, highlighting the aesthetic and functional components.

    A backyard garden with green grass, trees, ornamental grasses, and shrubs, with a portion of a white house and outdoor seating area visible.
  • Technical Planting Plans

    These blueprints of a landscape design indicate the placement of every plant or landscape feature of the project. Planting plans can be produced digitally or by hand. This technical planting plan was thoughtfully designed based on the conceptual drawing at left.

    Landscape design planting plan with various flowers and trees, including lavender, sunflower, and ornamental grass, illustrating layout for Dry Creek Plantings in Princeton, NJ, created by Stuart Shore on May 19, 2025.
  • Plant Schedules

    A plant schedule is a key tool in landscape design. It contains specific plants for a project, including common and scientific names and details the quantity of each plant, aiding effective planning and execution. Plant height and spread are included for proper spacing. Bloom time and color information ensure a coordinated, appealing display year-round.

    Table listing various plants, including chokeberry, dwarf chokeberry, serviceberry, tiny turtle head, fothergilla, ostrich fern, coral bells, and inkberry, with details like common and scientific names, height, bloom time, flower and berry colors, native status, and 4-season interest.
  • Garden Installation

    Installation is the final step of the design phase, bringing all the carefully planned elements to life. There are various options for installation. We can handle small-scale design and install projects. Larger designs can be installed by a landcape contractor.

    A landscaped garden with green shrubs and plants on a raised bed with a stone retaining wall and steps, under sunlight.
  • Garden Coaching

    Garden Coaching helps homeowners install plants with inspiration and technical knowledge. It can be a one-time consultation or ongoing coaching to complete a project. Coaching can include site preparation, plant selection and placement, and maintenance.

    A young girl crouches in a garden bed, taking a photo of pink and white flowers with a smartphone. The garden has various plants, some with tags, and a wooden border.
  • Entry Container Garden

    A custom container planting designed to enhance your home’s entrance. Using a mix of seasonal and structural plants, this arrangement adds softness, color, and visual balance—guiding guests naturally to the front door.

    Entry Container Garden