Introduction
Second Nature Environmental Land Design and Complete Land Services is a design, build and maintain practice that is passionately focused on developing innovative approaches to shaping the land and maintaining the land in a responsible manner. We believe that site appropriate materials emphasizing native plants and a strong regard for ecology can lead to the creation of extraordinary and sustainable spaces. I am committed to design that is born from each individual site and sculpts the land into an artful form.
Mallard resting at a water garden I built in Marblehead in 2000.
Emphasis is placed on the harmony of the land as is manifested in the practice of Feng Shui or wind and water. Attention is given to fine detail and the subliminal messages one receives while walking through each space.
Spaces are maintained in such a manner so as to be safe for all species.
Strong design features unite structures to the living Earth. The focus of the spacial ordering is the elegant simplicity found in efficient site relationships. This is done through a minimalist modern aesthetic.
Gertrude Jekyll once stated that plants are a "box of paints" and we are to "use the plants that they shall form beautiful pictures."
Taking into consideration the best that each season has to offer, I choose plant material based on it's ability to thrive in our environment while needing a minimum of maintenance.
Innovations in the production of naturally occurring beneficial microorganisms have revolutionized our ability to combat pests in a completely safe and responsible manner.
PHOTOS
-- Monarch on Seaside Goldenrod in the Fall
-- Landscape Roses for the Spring and Summer
-- Grasses look good into Winter
-- Hydrangeas perform all Summer
-- Trees such as Black Locust above and
crabapple to the left offer bloom and
fruit for multi season interest.
-- Many annuals attract butterflies such as this
Peck's Skipper which flies from May to Sept.
-- Fruit trees provide multi season interest but
require some maintenance. Since gardens in
general do best when someone is tending
them. Just the act of considering and
admiring a plant seems to encourage it.
-- Ecological Landscape Design and Restoration Design Services, balancing human needs with ecological design principals.
-- Creating natural beauty by emulating random layering patterns as seen in wild vistas.
Use of retaining walls on elevated site
-- Master Gardner, over thirty years experience in most aspects of design, construction and land care.
-- Environmentally sensitive organic fertilization promoting the vigorous health of plants and lawn areas. Active growth inhibits the growth of disease while low nitrogen prevents excessive growth.
-- Expert diagnosis and organic solutions to tree, shrub and turf problems by a licensed horticulturist/applicator.
-- Building outdoor rooms by utilizing and enhancing existing aspects of your property.
Employing ethical gardening practices that emphasize the soil, I strive to build a garden from well below the surface.
These examples are all from Marblehead Massachusetts. It was my mother who first brought me into the garden and instilled in me a love for the land. These are steps through a stone wall. The stone is native to Massachusetts.
Located at:
15 Trina's Path
Plymouth, MA 02360
and Location in Falmouth, MA 02540
508-444-0079
Below I have given links for tide predictions. These links will open in a separate window.
All photographs, except the house on the hill,are the property of David Brogan and Second Nature.
