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Reconnect with the beauty of nature.

Mission
My mission is to create captivating, sustainable, outdoor spaces that inspire passion for nature and promote environmental stewardship. I strive to empower clients with the knowledge and support they need to foster a deep connection between them and their outdoor environments. Gardens should be beautiful to all species.
From balconies to acreages, reconnect with the beauty of nature at home.
Does This Sound Like You?
- Watering, fertilizing, and pruning have become tedious.
- You’re tired of seeing the same landscaping house after house.
- You like seeing butterflies and birds, dragonflies, and maybe even frogs in your space.
- You have a problem site that’s too dry, too wet, or too shady where nothing seems to want to grow.
- You want a place for your family and friends to reconnect with nature.
- You’re interested in helping the environment and improving your community.
- You value a thoughtful, personalized experience while supporting a small local business.
Plan(t) Wise Design is here to help.
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Why Native Plants?
In North America, manicured lawns and gardens filled with “traditional” non-native plants have become the norm. These landscapes offer little support to the environment or beneficial wildlife, while demanding significant amounts of water, fertilizers, mulch—and your time and money. Meanwhile, in our tech-driven, screen-filled lives, our connection to nature is slipping away. My designs focus on using primarily indigenous plants, helping to restore your local ecosystem while bringing you closer to the natural world right outside your door.
Reap the Benefits
Right plant, right place – proper consideration of a plant’s light, soil type, and moisture requirements is necessary to reap the benefits of a low-maintenance garden. Your new design will use plant communities that are selected to thrive in your existing conditions and best match the level of time you wish to spend managing your garden. Looking for inspiration?
Native Plant Benefits
Native plants offer a host of benefits that make them a smart choice for any garden. They’re low maintenance, having adapted perfectly to our climate and growing conditions. Once established, they need little to no supplemental watering, saving you time and conserving water. They thrive without added fertilizers and have natural defenses against many pests and diseases, letting Mother Nature handle pest control while keeping harmful chemicals out of our waterways. Pruning is minimal—typically just a spring clean-up.
Beyond their practical nature, native plants provide critical environmental support and habitat, especially as natural areas continue to disappear. Many wildlife species, including bees and butterflies, have formed essential relationships with native plants, relying on specific species for their survival. Choosing native plants means creating a garden that’s beautiful, sustainable, and vital for the ecosystem.
Advantages Over Traditional Gardening
All these things mean you save time, effort, and money over a traditional garden. You also get a feeling of contentment, joy, and accomplishment from watching an abundance of pollinators, including butterflies and moths, birds, and other small critters critical to our ecosystems, buzz, flutter, and cavort around your space. What’s not to love about landscapes styled with nature in mind?