Designing thoughtful outdoor spaces that nurture nature and cultivate connection with joy.
Services
Prospect Park Promenade - Brooklyn NY
Full Design Services
Work independently or team with planners, architects and civil engineers, specializing in concept design, ecological design, grading and drainage and sustainable building practices.
Private Residence - Guilford CT
Hourly Garden Consulting
Meet on site at public or private landscapes to discuss all ideas landscape: increasing biodiversity, layout design, planting design, plant ID and strategize on planned and/or imagined projects.
Guilford Conservation Land Trust - Talk
Speaking & Teaching
Give lectures and classes on Landscape Design, Native Plant ID, Biodiversity in landscape Gardens, Meadow Design, Invasive Plant ID & Removal Techniques, and Natural Play Spaces.
Testimonials:
Residential Woodland Restoration
“I've been working with Crystal for a couple of years now, and her help has been extremely valuable. Her combination of plant knowledge and landscape design has been really helpful as we continue to create a native plant habitat and managed forest on my property. She is organized, efficient, and a great communicator. I highly recommend working with her. “
jason / madison. ct
Residential Playscape & Pollinator Gardens
"Crystal designed and implemented a full nature playscape in our backyard complete with log maze, a tunnel/slide, log bench and stepping stones. She also created a field of wildflowers and planted shrubs and flowers along the front of our home. We are thrilled with the result and will continue to use Rubus Landscaping in the future!"
- Steve / guilford, CT
Pollinator Garden - Year 2 - Guilford CT
“Crystal’s approach to the design of my garden was impressive. She prepared a complete plan along with suggestions of plantings that are native to my location. The garden is 2 years old now and it’s beginning to look beautiful.”