OUTDOOR DESIGN

Form & Function

At Io, we believe that building great communities begins with cultivating beautiful, functional, contextual, and sustainable residential landscapes! Your landscape should:

Express your unique identity and character through design

Provide beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces

Be historically contextual for historic homes in historic neighborhoods

Nourish your body and soul through home gardening and edible landscapes

Provide habitats for pollinators and other beneficial life

Conserve water by using native / local-scape / xeriscape vegetation

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Before we get started, please tell us more about your project! If we determine that your project is a good fit for our expertise, someone from our team will be in touch with you about the next steps within 1-2 business days.

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Seed Plan - Custom Gardens – Home & Gardens

Planting Plan

Basic Map
Basic Code Review
Initial Site Visit & Meeting (1hr)
Vision Board
Concept Plan & Budget
Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)

Sprout Plan

Basic Map
Basic Code Review
Initial Site Visit & Meeting (1hr)
Vision Board
Concept Plan & Budget
Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)
Pre-Fab Planting Lists
Updated Concept Plan & Budget
Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)

Sapling Plan

Basic Map
Basic Code Review
Initial Site Visit & Meeting (1hr)
Vision Board
Concept Plan & Budget
Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)
Updated Concept Plan & Budget
Email Design Check-In
Watercolor Master Plan
Watercolor Perspective Rendering
Custom Plant List (keyed to plan)
Virtual Design Review Meeting (1hr)

Project Planning

The first step in realizing the yard of your dreams is to engage in our project planning service!

On-Site Meeting

We meet with you on-site and identify the unique opportunities and constraints of your landscape.

Code Review

We research any potential restrictions (municipal zoning ordinances and HOA requirements) that might impact the proposed landscape design.

Concept Plan

Our team of designers and landscape architects works with you to develop a vision for your ideal landscape. This conceptual landscape plan identifies key spaces and amenities - painting a picture for what your landscape can become!

Strategy

This exercise is more than just a pie in the sky wish-list of your yard – we work with you to discuss your budget options, and develop phasing plans so that you can move forward with confidence!

Our Projects

Jun 2006

May 2011

Mar 2012

Feb 2015

Jun 2016

Feb 2017

Feb 2018

Extreme Home Makeover – Episode 7

Jan 2019

Weiss Residence

Jan 2019

Pingree Carriage House

Feb 2019

Pingree Patio

Feb 2019

Extreme Home Makeover – Episode 2

Feb 2019

Fox Farm

Jul 2022

Choberka Carriage House

Oct 2022

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What our clients are saying...

Andy Monaco

It was such a great pleasure working with Shalae and Io LandArch on not only one, but two EM:HE builds! She was able to listen, and hear, our needs as the client, quickly turn around a clear, cohesive plan, and execute that plan and vision during the install of the landscape. The final landscaping product truly complimented the architecture of the house and successfully blended traditional garden motifs with contemporary styling and modern amenities.

Amelia Jones

Io worked with me over the course of a winter to develop the ideas I had for my yard and the vision I had for living in it. They added artistic and historical elements that are appropriate for the style and time period of my house. I appreciated their monitoring of the installation process so that the end product was as successful as the exciting plans suggested it would be. I am really happy with the results.

Lauren Weiss

I wanted to drop you a line to say a big thank you to you and your team. Our yard is exploding with plant growth, all the grasses and sages are so happy. Zack, who wanted to sell the house before because he hated the maintenance now loves sitting in his little private grass zone and watching the bees. This yard is already bringing us so much happiness ❤️🌱

Flo Bravo

Working with Io was incredible. Their team is dedicated and highly responsive. When I emailed Sydney with a list of questions, she took the time to call me and talk through everything. The designers listened to our wishes, respected our budget (they didn't present options that weren't realistic!), and delivered a beautiful design. We are so excited for our new backyard!

Emily Lippincott

Natalie at Io LandArch was the perfect partner for my landscape design project. The home I purchased had never had a proper landscape design done and was over 50 years old so really needed some help. Natalie spent tons of time with me, understanding what I wanted and changing things as I changed my mind. She also helped manage the bid process and the construction, offering expert advice along the way. I highly recommend her and the team!