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Landscape Design
Landscape Design Certified, New York Botanical Garden
Botany Certified, New York Botanical Garden
Organic Land Care Accredited, CT NOFA
Kim Schneider
203-257-8912
The designer " is proud of no other art than that of softening nature's harshness, and copying her graceful touch." Horace Walpole
Your new design starts here with the first in scale conceptual drawing of your new design. From here our collaboration continues and additional drawings are created as needed until you love what you see. Every design is a customized, functional and aesthetic fusion of the clients' desires with the site's potentials and problems. My design philosophy is based on three design concepts: unity, variety and harmony. Unity, or the production of a whole or leading expression, a composition of the entire yard, home and maybe surrounding neighborhood. Variety creates the intricacies. The combination of colors, shapes, light and shade and the use of elements.The inclusion of water or hardscape or even the cast of a shadow produced from landscape lighting made to look like the moon shining down add variety. The goal is to create just the right amount of variety while not too great to destroy the leading expression. And harmony presides over variety while allowing for contrast. The contrast never too strong or frequent to produce discordance.
The Gallery
Grow Your Vision
Design Consultation
Schedule a design consultation with Kim and get the process started to create your landscape vision. We start with a one hour on site visit, a meet and greet so to speak. Your vision along with the site details are collected and readied for the creation of the first conceptual drawing. In addition to your vision site details include topography, sun position, measurements and photos from several angles. Throughout the process Kim will work with you and take as much time as needed to create a customized design that reflects your style and preferences.
Expert Pruning
Ensure your small trees and shrubs receive the best care by having them pruned by an expert. Professional pruning helps maintain the health of your plants and enhances their appearance. Kim has the knowledge and hand tools to make precise cuts, promoting new growth and preventing disease while at the same time keeping or restoring the plants natural shape. Trusting a professional will give you peace of mind and keep your landscape looking its best. Kim draws her inspiration for pruning from the tools and techniques of Japanese masters.
Our core environmental vision
Nature is an invaluable resource that sustains life on our planet. Preserving, restoring, and protecting our natural environments is essential for maintaining biodiversity, ensuring clean air and water, and combating climate change. By taking action to safeguard nature, we not only enhance the beauty of our surroundings but also help secure a healthier future for generations to come. It our responsibility to cherish and nurture the earth, recognizing that its well-being is intertwined with our own.