Landscape Design Questionnaire

John and Laura Kelly designed and completed several projects in 2017 for our Rotterdam, NY, home. These included the design... read moreJohn and Laura Kelly designed and completed several projects in 2017 for our Rotterdam, NY, home. These included the design and installation of new front landscaping, using many native plants as well as some plants we wanted to retain, that replaced an overgrown planting installed several years ago by a now-defunct nursery; renovation and overseeding of our too-long neglected lawn; and installation of polymeric sand in our existing front bluestone walk and backyard fieldstone terrace (which included correcting a long-standing drainage problem in the back terrace) to reduce, or even eliminate, the need for weeding of those problem areas. They provided expert assistance in selecting plantings as well as detailed cost estimates. Recently, they provided us with suggestions for areas of the back yard and gardens that need attention, and we will be working with them again this year. read less

Two years ago we decided to use the services of a landscape designer to construct a plan for landscaping our... read moreTwo years ago we decided to use the services of a landscape designer to construct a plan for landscaping our home. We wanted a natural look that used native plants the were deer resistant and ones that would hold up to four seasons and a lot of stiff breezes. We selected Landscape Design because they were able to draw up a plan that included all of our wants and needs. John also designed a plan that could be done in stages so we may have the desired results in a few year. We were very happy with the plan and even happier with the results of the project they have completed so far. John and Laura are meticulous and hard working. They have done a splendid job as illustrated by the before and after shots of our front yard. They promise to deliver and deliver on their promises. read less

John and Laura designed a multi-phase project for our suburban home. They built a walled garden with trellis entrance and... read moreJohn and Laura designed a multi-phase project for our suburban home. They built a walled garden with trellis entrance and raised beds on a difficult slope. This has been a wonderful addition!They updated out current landscaping, carefully selecting native and deer-resistant plants as well as plants to attract pollinators. The plants have thrived in our difficult clay soil. They also installed a rain barrel which has helped us reclaim a great deal of roof runoff.

They did a blue stone patio with built in drainage.

The most recent project was a unique, Piet Oudolf- style large border beds utilizing native flowers and grasses that will be self-thatching and allows us to avoid mulch.

Overall, they are very detail-focused. They work well to meet their clients needs. They are highly reliable and communcate well. Any project they are involved with will be unique. I look forward to working with them in the future. read less