Vermont Garden Design

Susie at Vermont Garden Design has been very helpful to work with as I seek to improve the landscaping in the front of my house. She has innovative ideas, extensive knowledge of native plants and an excellent sense of how to create balance and harmony of color and form through the seasons. It was like Christmas in July for me when the new plants arrived! Because of the timing of the excavation work in June, Susie came several times in July to plant a whole canvas of colorful, interesting perennials. Getting many compliments on the curbside appeal. I’ll be inspired to get my watercolors out and invite my friends over to paint the garden as it thrives over time. Highly recommend!

Working with Susie has been an absolute joy from start to finish. I’ve truly enjoyed working with her and learning how to maximize the beauty of my front yard garden. My 20-year-old plantings had become vastly overgrown and in need of a strong edit, and Susie brought exactly the vision, knowledge, and artistry required to breathe new life into it. Susie knew what to keep and what to move or simply “get rid of.” She reimagined the space into three distinct “garden rooms”—a radiant sun garden, a serene shade garden, and a beautifully balanced mixed sun/shade garden—each connected by a graceful garden path that invites exploration. Her thoughtful focus on flowering perennials and silver-leafed plants means my color-blind husband can enjoy the textures, forms, and subtle contrasts alongside

Susie has helped me transform my entire backyard into a beautiful set of gardens! She was able to work with my ideas for the space(really ugly) and has created multiple beautiful gardens while also pointing me to excellent vendors for the hardscape and tree work. Each garden area has a different focus; sun garden, shade garden, prettying up a fence line, foundational plantings and more. Her knowledge of plants and how they fit together to create a beautiful space is unmatched! We are 1 year into a 2 year project and I am already very happy with it. I can't wait to work on the rest! Before and after photos attached.

We just finished working with Susie on a complete redesign of our garden and our front landscape. Susie took our garden personally and welcomed our input. She knows and loves plants and how to care for them. We will continue to consult with her as our garden matures.

I have an old and very large garden. Susie has transformed it into a beauty! She is reliable, kind, and knowledgeable. I look forward to spring when it will be a haven of relaxing and lovely flowers. I highly recommend Susie's business. And now. 3 months later, my garden is a beautiful English garden! In the spring these young plants will be growing and lush. I'm very grateful!