“The prairie came into view. I was inspired.”
It was only natural that when living in Iowa and studying landscape design to discover prairie. The idea that the area around me was almost all tallgrass prairie led me to learn as much as I could about that native ecosystem.
Nearly every landscape can include a piece of reconstructed prairie. The first small prairie garden I planted is now alive with a diverse population of insects, butterflies and birds. In the winter, the cardinals fly back and forth between the prairie and the bird feeders on our deck. Including even a few native plants in a garden design will add beauty and diversity to the landscape.
Small native gardens, prairie pockets, will work in any yard, connecting your garden with your neighbors’ gardens. These spots of habitat planted throughout our towns provide a home for insects, butterflies and birds. Native plants adapt to changing conditions and form a diverse habitat.
Sometimes you need an expert eye to revitalize and energize your plan.
Working as a landscape designer for many years has been incredibly rewarding, from seeing the projects come to life and developing client relationships. I am still working with existing clients, but not accepting new clients unless the focus is on sustainability and native plants. I am directing my time and energy to writing and speaking on these topics.
I am happy to accept landscape design consultations to help you with direction in your gardens.
Native Plants and Sustainability
I can help you to put nature back into your property with an ecological and sustainable design that creates habitat for native wildlife.
Inspiration
When you need inspiration or clarity for your project, my expertise and experience and insight about design, function, and sustainability will help you bring your landscape project to life.
Expert reviews
Sometimes you need an expert eye to revitalize and energize your plan. I bring all my years of experience to bear in her consultations and helps you take your landscape design from good to great.
What People Are Saying
“Working with Judy is so simple. She has the uncanny ability to visualize colors, depth and shadows needed to create a place of serenity. Gazing at the gardens she has completed for us provides a nonverbal experience that makes me feel at peace.”
“All I knew when I came to Judy was that I wanted to create a ‘low maintenance’ prairie garden that contained exclusively native plants on a bank in my backyard. And oh, by the way it had to be deer proof. She transformed these thoughts into a garden that is artistic, diverse, colorful and full of surprises in all seasons. At each step in the process, she was a joy to work with.”