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Playful gardens, sustainable design
Catherine Volic, the owner of Sweetgum Horticulture, offers a unique range of garden design, coaching and horticultural services. Her goal is to help people enjoy the outdoor part of their homes to the fullest. She has a special interest in creating playful spaces where children can interact with the natural world, but she is equally qualified to provide garden design and comprehensive property planning, as well as instruction in fine gardening skills and creating organic vegetable gardens. An important part of her philosophy is the use of native plants wherever possible, along with sustainable design practices that protect the water, air and soil.
Read what clients have to say:
– Paige A., Wellesley, MACatherine has taken a wild overgrown area and transformed it into a special place that children and adults alike gravitate toward: an open area for play, a secret forest path, a digging spot, a climbing tree, herbs to eat and flowers to wonder over.
– John R. and Sarah W., Framingham, MACatherine’s knowledge of native and invasive plants is impressive, and she has an innate talent for garden design that works with the natural forms of the land. She had great suggestions for how to re-imagine our large and overgrown yard to make it safe and inviting for our toddler daughter, as well as beautiful and rewarding for us.
– Katie G., Wellesley, MACatherine is exceptionally professional and thorough. She developed a wonderful plan for our property that took into account the style of our home as well as our outdoor needs. We highly recommend her expertise as a way to take your landscaping to the next level.
– Darcy T., Natick, MACatherine is a wonderful gardener. She has creative ideas, incorporates native plants, and is very knowledgeable about ways to keep gardens healthy and pest-free. She is very thoughtful about her gardening and pays close attention to detail. She’s a joy to work with!
– Mary B., Afton, VACatherine is smart, thoughtful, detail-oriented and thorough. But her greatest gift is her eye for creating beauty that appears unplanned and effortless.
– Jennifer V., Wayland, MAI got your information packet—it is exactly what I needed and I love having your write-up to refer to! Very nice presentation, by the way. You are obviously a professional! I felt like I got so much out of our walk and am thrilled to have found a gem like you.
