Services
Garden Design/Build & Renovation
- Dry rock gardens
- Water features and ponds
- Stone compositions
- Moss and shade gardens
- Japanese garden trees (niwaki, 庭木)
- Stepping stone paths
- Stone ornaments
Garden Maintenance
The maintenance of a Japanese garden can differ from a traditional western garden in several ways. Trees are generally maintained at a smaller size and are pruned each year to preserve their unique aesthetic. Garden beds may contain stone borders and moss or other groundcovers, so more western-style edging and mulching practices often don't apply. Weeding and pruning are regular tasks, and periodic cleaning of garden features like ponds or raked gravel is essential for keeping the garden at its best.
Aesthetic Pruning
“Aesthetic Pruning is the creative interpretation of small trees and shrubs. This living art form combines the artistic skill of the pruner, the essence of a tree, the science of horticulture and the needs of clients and surroundings.
With its foundation in Japanese garden pruning, bonsai, and arboriculture, aesthetic pruning incorporates visual art and design principles to work with plant material within its unique setting. Due to the universality of its approach, aesthetic pruning benefits all situations and garden styles.
Aesthetic pruners focus their work on trees and shrubs under 15 feet tall. They are dedicated to the craft of pruning, versed in many styles and have a long term vision with an emphasis on health and beauty.”
- Aesthetic Pruners Association
Consultation
We offer consultation for property owners looking to implement their own garden design or installation, or who need advice on how to best maintain their existing gardens themselves.