Arbor & Ivy Designs

Every home landscape has an impact on our ecosystem, no matter how large or small it is.
This is something I am very conscious of as I create designs that are beautiful AND healthy for the environment 💕🌳🌼

A home garden has the capacity to lessen the impacts of climate change, from storing carbon and providing sanctuary for pollinators and wildlife to creating a cooling microclimate around your home. Check out this week’s When Trees Talk blog for 5 actions to take to grow a resilient garden in a changing climate: bit.ly/3xtJwrs

It's my favorite time of year! The weather is wild, the birds are chirping, and the sun is rising earlier. 🐦🌸🌱 There's no better time than this to start planning how to beautify your landscape. Make an appointment with me now so you're ready to plant as soon as the ground thaws!
Photo: Diamond Rouge Hydrangeas in a Yorkville client's front yard

There's so much more to 'winter interest' than evergreen hedges. Here are some examples of plants that can add variety to your landscape in the dull winter months. ❄🌲🌾🌨 I create designs with all seasons in mind!