Fernwood
Start a project
Landscape design + buildWheaton & western suburbsWoman-owned

Gardens that feel like they belong there

Plantings, stone patios, fire pits, and water features, designed personally by Marta and built by our own crew. A little less cookie-cutter, and a lot more character.

Start a project →How it works
Backyard with new plantings, stone steps, patio, and deck
Plantings + stone steps01
Lettuce growing in a raised bed
Kitchen garden02
Wood fire burning in a fire pit at dusk
Fire pit03
A note from the owner
"Every yard starts with a long walk and a lot of listening. The design comes after that."
M
MartaOwner & landscape designer
Experience
15+ years
Designs by
Marta, every one
Crew
Our own, never subbed
On site
Marta, in person
Home base
Chicago's western suburbs

"We care about the plants, the stonework, and how it all holds up ten years from now."

What we build

Pick what you'd like to grow.

Every project is designed for your home and the way you like to spend time outside, from one garden bed to the whole yard.

No. 01

Planting installations

Lush, layered plantings that look like they've always been there.

Think
Hydrangeas, pollinators, natives
Good for
Bare beds, tired foundations
No. 02

Hardscape installations

Natural stone and clay brick, laid to last through Midwest winters.

Think
Patios, walkways, steps, walls
Good for
Morning coffee, slopes
No. 03

Fire pits & outdoor kitchens

The spot where everyone somehow ends up gathering.

Think
Fire features, seating, cooking
Good for
Crisp fall nights
No. 04

Water features

Ponds and stone features, or a dry streambed that turns a wet spot beautiful.

Think
Ponds, outcropping stone
Good for
Drainage problem areas
No. 05

Vegetable gardens

Kitchen gardens designed so you actually use them, season after season.

Think
Raised beds, herbs, greens
Good for
Cooks and families
No. 06

Curb appeal & new builds

Front yards and new-construction landscapes that fit the house.

Think
Entries, foundation beds, driveways
Good for
New homes, first impressions
  • "Easy to work with"
  • "Better than we pictured"
  • "Right on schedule"
  • "Our favorite room now"
  • "No pressure at all"
  • "Worth the wait"
The process

From seed to bloom, in three steps.

Communication, design, and installation, with a realistic timeline set from the very first visit.

  1. Step 01 · Seed

    Communication

    Marta walks your property with you to hear what you love, what you don't, and how you want to use the space.

    You get
    • Your goals and must-haves mapped out
    • A realistic timeline, no surprises
  2. Step 02 · Sprout

    Design

    Everything you discussed becomes a plan built for function and longevity, not just looks.

    You get
    • A to-scale, color-rendered design
    • Photos of the plants and materials
  3. Step 03 · Bloom

    Installation

    Our own crew builds it. We don't subcontract, so quality stays consistent from the first stone to the last plant.

    You get
    • Marta on site, placing plants
    • A friendly, family-style crew
Kind words

Clients say it better.

Read more reviews
★★★★★
"Marta asked how we actually use the yard, then designed around our answers. It looks like it was always meant to be there."
Sample reviewMade-up client
★★★★★
"The plan was clear, the changes were easy, and the crew finished when they said they would."
Sample reviewMade-up client
Start a project

Plant the first seed.

Check off what you're dreaming about, even if you're not sure yet. Marta will reach out to set up a time to walk your yard.

(555) 016-4402[email protected]
Where we grow
  • Wheaton
  • Naperville
  • Aurora
  • Oswego
  • Bolingbrook
  • Lisle
  • Downers Grove
  • Winfield
  • Glen Ellyn
  • Batavia
  • Geneva
  • Yorkville
Packet No. 001Variety: Your yard

I'd love to grow...

Check everything that sounds good.

1 item checked
Planted!This is a demo, so nothing was sent.
Concept for a made-up company← KM Content