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Welcome! We are happy you dropped by. Come in and make yourself at home. Rest awhile. Please contact us if we can be of service. When you're in the neighborhood please feel free to visit the office. You will be most welcome. We might even spring for lunch. Telephone 828-743-5380.
This Is Who We Are
Our firm has been in place for over 25 years in western North Carolina, upstate South Carolina and north Georgia. We offer a wide varity of services in the planning profession as our visitor can see from the website. We are proud of this diversity as this keeps many of the services under one roof making it more convenient for the client. We have an array of associates from arborists, horticulturalists, plantsmen, Engineers, architects, designers, CAD specialists, just to name a few. We work as a team. This can be a great benefits the client and their projects. Telephone 828-743-5380
Arboriculture
"I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree" Joyce Kilmer Look up and see the canopy world of a tree, be it conifers or hardwoods. Trees are the anchors of our native and built landscape and, is probably the most important wildlife habitat on earth. Tree are an important asset to the property and mankind as a whole. We have registered arboricultists available to evaluate your trees and make recommendations for preservation and care. Give us a call at 828-743-5380
Assessment
This is our first task on the property. This function is to locate proposed improvements such as a residence, out buildings, driveways, easements,etc. Following this we determine the best solar orientation, consider prevailing winds and weather. Call 828-742-5380
Environmental Assessment
Where an environmental issue is present on a property we offer to do an initial assessment of the situation as a part of the plan/design process. Our number is 828-742-5380
Our Hardscape Design
We design such hardscape features as decorative fencing, gazibos, stone walls and patios. This creates a more inviting landscape and promotes the concept of "Outdoor Living Spaces". Such features have an inviting appeal to people. Our telephone number is 828-742-5380.
Horticulture
Though closely related to landscape gardening we take it further by offering the scientific side of gardening. We offer our associate horticulturalist to evaluate existing plants and plant colonies, evaluate soils conditions for nutrients, pH soil borne diseases, etc.. These services are especially valuable as the property is being developed or renovated. Our telephone number is 828-742-5380.
Landscape Design
NATURAL is the keyword here. Select the landscape shape and plant palette to fit with the surrounding environment. Transition to the native landscape and harmony with nature are always our marching orders. We specify materials NATIVE to the location be it plant material, wood or stone. This approach is the cornerstone of our design philosophy. IN HARMONY WITH NATURE. Our telephone number is 828-742-5380.
Land Analysis
Our on the ground investigations include terrain studies, soils analysis, geology, potential environmental issues, solar orientation, to name a few. Additionally, developability of the property is determined by researching state, federal and local laws and ordinances to determine what impact these would have on the proposed project. Our telephone number is 828-742-5380.
Microclimates
A keen understanding of microclimatology is essential to a good and sustainable garden. Knowing the ideal habitat of favorable climates for a particular plant group is essential to a good plant plan. Our botanical friends have preferences such as shade-sun, wet-dry, soil types, etc. This application is essential to a successful garden. Our telephone number is 828-742-5380.
Nutrients
Today's modern fertilizer industry has produced a multitude of specialty fertilizers for just about every special needs for plants, trees and turf. We are available to consult with you on this matter. Field instruments and reference laboratories are used for soil nutrient reports. Our telephone number is 828-742-5380.
Our Location
3077 Highway 64, West Village Square Suite C Sapphire, North Carolina 28774 Our telephone number is 828-742-5380.
Planting And Hardscape Design
NATURAL NATIVE SUSTAINABLE these are the key words to our approach for landscape planting and hardscape design. Blend in/transcend the built landscape into the the natural environment. Elements of wood, stone and plant materials are in harmony with the surrounding natural landscape. Sustainability is another key consideration. Ease of maintenance, selection of elements to fit the particular environment and microclimate are essential to a successful landscape. The materials palette of all these elements should be in harmony with the surrounding area and where possible, gathered from the surrounding natural landscape. Our telephone number is 828-742-5380.