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Garden Project: Weekend House - North Salem, NY
The owners of this weekend house charged us with solving several problems: softening an oversized deck, screening the driveway from the backyard, and simplifying plantings around a pond. Deer resistance and low maintenance were important considerations. Using carefully selected flowering shrubs, small trees, tough perennials, and ornamental grasses, we've created a simple and elegant retreat.
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We loved working with Svendsen & Keller. They are professionally trained landscape designers and are very knowledgeable about a wide range of plants. I asked for a native, low maintenance planting that would be attractive to pollinators and birds—and they delivered. Monarch butterflies have stopped to feed and birds dive down from the trees. It is just beautiful to watch.
Svendsen & Keller are fantastic. They listened to what my vision and with their expertise they made it come to life. They created a gorgeous garden that fit the landscape to perfection. The gardens are constantly changing their pallet! The company was professional and always quickly responded to my questions and needs. The photos do not do the garden justice. I look forward to working on more gardens with them.
We have been so fortunate to engage Ilsa and Joe for their knowledge and expertise. I actually can’t remember when we first started this journey, but they have been endlessly patient with our musings, and ultimately executed a plan that is realistic, practical and within our budget. Over the years we have witnessed the transformation of our property to a beautiful palette populated with native low maintenance trees and plantings that we enjoy throughout the seasons. And complete with a delightful woodland path that meanders through a peaceful shaded garden. Our garden is filled with honey bees, butterflies and birds, and even a family of rabbits!