In addition to design and planning, John’s expertise lies in horticulture. He knows how to make plants grow, where they flourish, how to time combinations, how to mass plant, and how to care for unique specimens. He is always on the lookout for the next great texture or color to add to the mix, but below is a sampling of some of his tried and true favorites.

Tiarella and Phlox

Tiarella and Phlox

Sanguisorba and Patrinia

Sanguisorba and Patrinia

Salvia, Achillea and Monarda

Salvia, Achillea and Monarda

Phegopteris Decursive-Pinnata

Phegopteris Decursive-Pinnata

Amsonia and Sporobolus

Amsonia and Sporobolus

Amsonia and Sporobolus in Autumn

Amsonia and Sporobolus in Autumn

Gomphrena, Sedum and Eupatorium

Gomphrena, Sedum and Eupatorium

Cimicifugia/Actaea

Cimicifugia/Actaea

Buddleia, Helianthus, Schizachyrium, and Helenium

Buddleia, Helianthus, Schizachyrium, and Helenium

Lindera

Lindera

Aster and Solidago

Aster and Solidago

Anemone

Anemone