Wild As Ever Garden Design: Best Landscaping Services Serving Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Business Overview
After decades in the landscape industry, I founded Wild As Ever Garden Design with a mission: to help Old Saybrook residents fall in love with the natural world on their own property. Moving here from Boston and working with DEEP opened my eyes to the local endangered species and invasive threats. I transformed my own silent, turf-covered land into a recovering habitat where native wrens now nest. This hands-on experience drives my commitment to creating beautiful, biodiverse landscapes. We specialize in rewilding designs that use native plants to restore local ecosystems, one yard at a time. My goal is to empower you to be a steward of your land, creating vibrant, life-filled spaces that support our shared future.
Key Services
- Greenscape construction
- Disease management - shrubs
- Greenscape design
- Irrigation design services
- Shrub care
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you handle overgrown shrubs common in Old Saybrook?
We approach overgrown shrubs with an ecological perspective. Instead of just trimming, we assess the plant's health and role in your landscape. For native species, we perform careful rejuvenation pruning to restore their natural form and vigor. For invasive or non-native shrubs that contribute to the problem, we often recommend removal and replacement with regionally appropriate native plants that require less intensive care and support local wildlife, addressing the root cause of overgrowth.
What does a 'rewilding' landscape design involve?
Our rewilding designs focus on restoring natural ecosystem functions. We start by analyzing your soil and sunlight, then create a planting plan using a diverse palette of Connecticut-native plants. This approach promotes biodiversity, reduces maintenance, and builds resilience against pests and diseases. The design isn't untamed; it's intentionally crafted to be beautiful and functional while inviting birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects back into your outdoor space, creating a living patchwork of habitat.
Can you help with both landscape design and the ongoing maintenance?
Absolutely. Our service is holistic. We can design a sustainable landscape focused on native plants and then provide the specialized maintenance it needs to thrive. This includes practices like seasonal pruning, natural disease and insect management for shrubs, and guidance on sustainable lawn care alternatives. This continuity ensures your landscape matures as intended, saving you time and supporting the long-term health of the ecosystem we've installed together.
























