Deana Davis took her family love for gardening to the next level with her sister and the help of dad’s Chevy. She created Fairview Landscapes in Nantucket in 2007. Deana’s husband Jeramie soon entered the fold, bringing his masonry and stonework skills to the business. After her sister moved to New York, Deana and her family packed up their home and business and moved to Rhode Island. Today you can find her creating dream landscapes in and around South County. We chatted with Deana to get her thoughts on the industry and of course, how to make any homeowner’s garden dreams become a reality.
How do you plan out a garden?
Personally, I like to walk through the property of a new client alone for a few minutes to get an initial feel for what is working, where things might be a bit stagnant and what kind of vibe the house is giving out. Looking at things from inside of the home out in order to see where the views are most important really gives the homeowner and designer a lot to consider. I recognize the value of curb appeal, but in my world, there is nothing that compares with using your windows as frames for natural, living art. Things like a cluster of flowering trees that burst through a guest room window; an ornamental tree that provides privacy where needed, color in the fall and a habitat for birds in the winter; a stepping-stone path, only just visible from a back door that compels you to follow it – all of these aspects prove that outdoor design can be just as gratifying from indoors.
Another topic we’ve been really championing is pollination. Simple additions to a garden border can add so much beauty while also adding food for the pollinating species in the area. I do love a frilly butterfly garden, but it is not necessary to have an overly tended, fussy plot to achieve something so simple.
Fairview Landscapes
981 Hopkins Hill Road, West Greenwich
397-5879
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