THE SWEETFERN APPROACH
The landscape
as a living system.
Ecological and design continuity across the life of a property—from understanding the land through implementation, monitoring, and responsive stewardship.
01 / Survey
Understand what is there.
Collect site information about topography, vegetation, water, structures, and important site features.
A CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP
Observe. Learn.
Begin again.
Design does not end at installation. What happens in the field becomes information for the next decision, keeping the landscape’s evolving needs at the center of the work.
Explore stewardship