The plan may also contain ideas for new space usage a path meandering through the woods, a bench near an entry, a freestanding garden room. ‘The concept plan, without plants, shows where the dog runs, the kids play, where you park the car,? said Ryker. ‘One person said, ‘The reason I hired you is that you came inside and looked outside.?Īfter the interview, Ryker draws up a concept plan, ensuring she’s working with’not against’the way clients want to use outdoor space. ‘When I interview a client I go into the house, look out the windows, look at the decorating, where they sit most in the winter, where they do their summer dining,? said Ryker. Hadley Hill Farm and Gardens, known in the Ortonville area as an equine veterinary clinic, is also the home base for Ryker’s garden design business where she fashions outdoor spaces to fit a homeowner’s style and needs.

They were virtually identical to those at a nearby gas station, said Ryker. ‘I don’t know what it is I don’t like about it.?Īfter looking over the landscape, it was obvious plantings lacked personality and warmth. ‘I had landscaping done two years ago,? said one caller, unhappy with the previous company. Garden designer Celia Ryker gets frequent calls for garden makeovers.

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