Ecologically-Driven, Habitat-Rich Gardens
At Summersweet Design, ecologically-beneficial plantings are the foundation of our beautiful, enduring gardens. By working with native plants and natural systems, we create habitat-rich landscapes that enhance beauty, sustainability, and long-term performance.
Our gardens require fewer inputs over time, support pollinators and wildlife, and offer an intentional, lower-maintenance alternative to conventional home landscapes.
Native Plant Gardens
We specialize in native plant garden design that preserves New Jersey’s natural beauty while strengthening local ecosystems. By using regionally appropriate native plants, we create gardens that are visually engaging, resilient, and rich in biodiversity—providing essential food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Native gardens offer lasting beauty with lower maintenance and fewer inputs over time.
Pollinator Gardens
Our pollinator gardens are designed to actively support native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. Through carefully selected nectar and host plants, we create vibrant landscapes that provide season-long blooms while contributing to pollinator health and biodiversity. These gardens bring movement, life, and ecological purpose to residential spaces.
Edible & Permaculture Gardens
Our permaculture gardens work with natural systems to create self-sustaining, low-input landscapes that are both beautiful and functional. We combine vegetables, herbs, berry bushes, and fruit trees with carefully selected native plants. These gardens enhance soil health, support pollinators, and reduce maintenance, creating spaces that nourish both people and the environment.
Rain Gardens
Our rain gardens are designed to manage stormwater while enhancing the beauty of your property. Using native plants with deep roots, these gardens capture and absorb runoff, reduce flooding, and improve water quality—all while providing vibrant, season-long blooms and lush, natural texture to your landscape.
Waterfront Gardens
We create riparian buffers (lakefront and streamside plantings) that protect waterways and support local wildlife. By planting native shrubs, grasses, and flowers along lakes, ponds, or streams, these gardens slow runoff, filter pollutants, and create a peaceful, attractive edge that blends seamlessly with your property.
Erosion Control Gardens
We help prevent soil erosion on slopes, banks, and other vulnerable areas by using strategic plantings and native vegetation. These solutions stabilize the soil, reduce sediment runoff, and maintain healthy landscapes—all while adding greenery and natural beauty to your property.
Let us enrich your landscape.
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We’re currently booking on a waitlist basis. If you're interested in working together, please fill out the form to share a bit about your property and goals. We'll be in touch as availability opens up.
summersweetnj@gmail.com
Denville, NJ 07834