“In summary, working with Laurel is one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life.

I bought a home a couple years ago that desperately needed landscape assistance -- some of it previously landscaped, most of it in a "natural" state (wooded, but inundated with invasive species), with a stream running through it that adds a layer of substantial complication due to regulatory requirements for maintaining vegetation along the buffer of the stream (and the kind of vegetation matters). Landscaping with native plants was of primary importance to me - lower maintenance, less water intensive, better for pollinators, wildlife, and the environment generally. Win-win-win... I didn't begin to have the knowledge however, to achieve my vision. Enter Laurel.

Laurel's knowledge of plants is incredible -- both native and non-native. I'm amazed at her ability to glance at any plant and identify it every time we walk my extensively vegetated natural area. Her expertise is unquestionable, but she also has a gorgeous eye for design. My project is large and ongoing, but we have finished much of the front, and I can't tell you the countless times neighbors have stopped by my front yard to admire Laurel's work. Something is always flowering, which is a joy. We've also installed a woodland garden in my backyard and a pollinator garden on the side -- my first Monarch caterpillar appeared a few weeks ago and it was a moment of sheer happiness. She's also incorporated edible landscaping features (fruiting bushes and trees). And she's not just a plant designer, she's worked on incorporating hardscaping design, meandering stone paths, dry riverbeds, and rain gardens through my plantings.

Laurel has seemingly boundless energy and will work tirelessly to create your paradise. On the front end of the project she thoroughly explored my preferences for color and style, then she created my plan. The plan is her starting point -- she gave me every opportunity to tweak as desired -- but it was so on the mark, I had little to change. After plan finalization, she's open to using your contractor of choice to perform installation, or she has a bevy of contractors she will connect you with (for hardscaping, plant installation and ongoing maintenance, unwanted vegetation removal, irrigation, etc.). And, not just connect, for me she has coordinated a variety of contractor work to implement the various pieces of the plan - leaving everything in her uber capable hands has made the process so easy.

Finally, given the size and scope of my project, I've been working with Laurel for about a year now and I will tell you she's honest, totally reliable, always punctual, and just a delightful person. I could go on and on, but as I may be writing the longest review ever, I will end by saying that Laurel is a jewel.”