Hare and the Hedgerow Studio & Gardens

Landscape Evaluations

A landscape evaluation is the perfect way for the do-it-yourself homeowner to begin an exterior renovation. I assess the landscape's current attributes, discuss with the homeowner their goals and budget, and then formulate a plan to achieve those goals. The evaluation is provided in writing, and may, for an additional charge, also include drawings. The cost is very reasonable compared to the cost of correcting expensive and easy to make landscaping mistakes. 

Investing in a Landscape

The Hedgerow philosophy is to create a garden and landscape that will last. Landscaping is an investment, and it should grow, not outgrow or overgrow, its location in a few short years.  You should be as happy with your landscape five years from now as you are when it is completed.  Proper spacing, planting techniques, and knowledge about plants is crucial to the ongoing success of your landscape.  I have the skills, know how, and design experience to create a landscape you will love.

The slide show below will show you a sampling of stone walls and edges, major renovations, pruning work and installations.

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    This edge needs work

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    Shrub Trimming & Care

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    Fieldstone harvested from the property, 

    dry stacked. 

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  • custom built pergola with interior ceiling and metal roof

    Custom design and build - a pergoal with an interior ceiling and hidden metal roof.

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    Split rail fencing installation, an excellent way to protect lawns and gardens from plows and traffic.

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    Transforming an overgrown arborvitae into a pom pom specimen plant.


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    This was an overgrown arborvitae transformed into a pop pom specimen.

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    Cosmos annual planting

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    Getting started - re-using all the stones.

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  • Fence and Garden

    An overflow parking area created, with a garden to view from the house. 

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  • dry stacked wall

    Dry stacked stone wall - larger view.

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  • custom fence and plantings

    Parking lot divider - custom built fence and erosion control planting.

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  • raised beds for vegetables

    Raised bed garden renovation.

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    Planted Vegetable Garden

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    Weeding & mulching vegetable gardens.

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  • mass planting of naturalizing bulbs

    Mass planting of naturalizing bulbs in a lawn - just popping up!

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  • hydrangea trimming

    A garden edge and well pruned strawberry vanilla hydrangeas.

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  • ajuga groundcover

    Ajuga groundcover in full spring bloom!

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    Before renovation.

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  • walkway and wall

    Almost done! Dry stacked stone walls - harvested from their nearby farm - and a new path to the "beach".

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  • found stone, dry stacked

    These are NOT from a pallet.  These are found stones, shaped and stacked.

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    Post renovation

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    Befroe renovation

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    in progress

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  • another found stone, dry stacked wall

    Almost finished! Another natural stone wall built to support a new garden,

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    Stone steps

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  • commercial installation

    Commercial installation - Candlewood Suites Hotel. 

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    Orchard in need weeding / mulching.

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  • orchard care

    Orchard care - weeding and straw mulch. 

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  • stone edge

    A stone edge replaces some old rail road ties. 

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  • lamium planting

    A shade garden - lamium, hosta, astilbe, and bleeding hearts.

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    An stone edge to separate lawn from garden makes weed whacking much easier.

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  • annual, perennial, shrub mix

    A perennial, shrub, and annual garden with a stone edge.

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  • on site, major renovation

    A renovation in progress.

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    Renovation in progress.

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  • replanting massive Montgomery spruce

    Moving mature shrubs that were planted poorly (not by me).

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  • boxwoods lined up and ready for transplant

    A renovation in progrees.  Boxwoods ready for a new spot. 

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  • stone edge

    A stone edge. 

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    A stone edge.

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    A renovated landscape and a stacked stone wall.  We saved all the plants!

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    A new wall for a sign - properly installed with fabric and backfill.

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    Finished wall and garden area beneath sign.

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    Another view.

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    A firepit pre-renovation.

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    Post renovation - will also get an edge. 

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    How do you get several yards of stone down there? Build a chute!

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    The stone replaced grass that a mower could not reach.

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    Binghamton Club in progress

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    Tulips beginning to bloom at the Binghamton Club

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    More blooms at the Binghamton Club

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    After!

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