“Peter Hinrichs designed a beautiful patio and arbor for us, using locally sourced stone and native plants. Peter’s thoughtful design created a thriving new living space for us to enjoy the wildlife it attracts.” - D. Williams
1 Consulting
Our goal is to work with people and educate them through our passion and knowledge. This collaborative process is to understand the clients needs, the site and decide a plan to move forward. The next phase will either be a proposal for work or design.
2 Design (Finding the Sweet Spot)
During this part of the process we work to understand the clients needs and the existing landscape in order to develop design ideas which are functional, aesthetic and fit in with the natural environment.
Soil Test
Site Survey/Analysis
Municipal Research/Permitting
Conceptual and Construction Drawings
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Our goal is to create dynamic environments for residential, public and commercial clients through creative and resourceful design ideas and sustainable construction techniques. The end result is a landscape project which belongs to the client and functions as part of natural environment.
3 Build
Our specialty is being resourceful and understanding the natural environment of the site and using plants and natural materials to create exciting outdoor living environments. We accomplish this through our knowledge
and ability to install the following landscape features:
Plantings: Tree, shrub, Herbaceous Perennial, Annual, Vegetable, Container and Lawn Alternatives.
Gardens, Landscapes and Site Work: Specializing in formal or informal Sustainable Gardens and Landscapes.
Landscape Elements: Patios, Walks, Walls, Firepits, Decks, Pergolas, Arbors, Trellis, Fencing, Raised Beds, Lighting and Furnishings.
Green Infrastructure and Conservation:
Drainage Solutions: Rain gardens/Bio Swales, Drywells, French Drains and Curtain Drains.
Conservation Plantings: Meadows, Wetland, Riparian, Native Plant Gardens.
Horticultural Displays:
Seasonal, Promotional, Marketing, Special Events, Themed, Educational or Interpretive Landscapes or Plantings.
4 Maintain
Properly built and maintained landscapes and gardens require minimal maintenance and should endure and get better with time. Through responsible horticultural practices and knowledge of natural systems we do the following:
Garden Renovation
Soil Conditioning
Organic Garden and Lawn Care
Pruning: Small trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and grasses.
Plant Healthcare
Spring and Fall Clean-ups
Composting
