Hawthorne Garden Design

Hawthorne Garden Design Washington, DC-based residential garden design and installation company that specializes in high end

Why wouldn't you plant natives?!? Look who visited at this stunning patch of Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop). We rem...
07/07/2025

Why wouldn't you plant natives?!? Look who visited at this stunning patch of Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop). We removed all the sod in this front garden and planted natives. Every time I stop by there it is abuzz (pun intended) with activity.

Also, because of native plant adaptations to the local environment, they require less watering and maintenance compared to non-native plants.

Did I mention they also sequester more carbon than grass and are beneficial to soil health due to their deep and extensive root systems.

Native plants support ecosystems by providing habitat for local wildlife, including birds, butterflies, bees and other insects.

Let us know if we can help you re-envision your garden to create a native plant haven.

Excited to support my friend on launching her new book, 'The Resiliemce Myth'. It's a thought-provoking exploration of ...
05/21/2024

Excited to support my friend on launching her new book, 'The Resiliemce Myth'. It's a thought-provoking exploration of what collective resilience truly means.

Scroll through to see the construction of Tregaron's rain garden! We're committed to creating an ecologically beneficial...
04/03/2024

Scroll through to see the construction of Tregaron's rain garden! We're committed to creating an ecologically beneficial and sustainable landscape. Using layers of sand, gravel, and soil a rain garden like this one will reduce runoff and provide a place to nourish and cultivate native trees and shrubs. A previously soggy area will be transformed. Stay tuned to see the plantings, they will be coming soon!

A lot can be done with a small space! We surrounded a handcrafted round patio with native shrubs, trees, and perennials,...
03/17/2024

A lot can be done with a small space! We surrounded a handcrafted round patio with native shrubs, trees, and perennials, and installed a new front walkway way with custom railings to add curb appeal and safety. Gardens like this beautify your front outdoor space, add functionality, and are beneficial to the urban environment.

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Here are some perennials that have great winter interest, and are all adaptable plants that have high success rates (if ...
02/28/2024

Here are some perennials that have great winter interest, and are all adaptable plants that have high success rates (if planted in the right conditions).

Dryopteris x australis--this is a wonderful fern that persists through the winter and retains a beautiful medium green color. Cultural requirements: moist, well-drained, humus soils, and part sun/shade.
Echinacea purpurea--a fantastic native bloomer that has strong seed heads that remain all winter. They are an important food source for local and migratory birds and also provide great texture in the winter garden. Cultural requirements: moist, well-drained, humus soils, and full sun.
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'--a perennial that blooms in early fall with flat, star-shaped blooms. These are strong enough to withstand winter and look great as upright dried flowers. Cultural requirements: less fertile soil, rocky soil and full sun. They can also handle drought.
Phlox subdulata--a beautiful native creeper that I caught blooming on a warm winter day. Cultural requirements moist, well-drained, humus soils, and full sun.

Which one do you like best? Try them!

Excited for summer! You don't need a big space for a no-grass garden, you can actually pack in more plants and diversity...
02/21/2024

Excited for summer! You don't need a big space for a no-grass garden, you can actually pack in more plants and diversity when you take out the grass! Check out this urban garden where we installed a mix of native and non-native plants to create a beautiful front garden in downtown DC. Invite the pollinators and butterflies to your front doorstep!

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Happy Valentine's Day! A well-thought-out design will change your landscape and the way you use your outdoor space. When...
02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day! A well-thought-out design will change your landscape and the way you use your outdoor space. When successful, it will entice people to observe and appreciate nature more, attract local flora and fauna, and draw people outside.

Give the gift of garden design to a loved one! Now is the time to book a consultation
with our experienced design team which will be involved in every step of the design process from site evaluation, design conception, detailed design, materials selection and specification of hardscape and construction supervision. Plan now before the spring and summer are all booked up!

Waiting for spring . . .Now is a great time to design a no-grass gardens to create native habitats and more functional s...
02/07/2024

Waiting for spring . . .

Now is a great time to design a no-grass gardens to create native habitats and more functional space for you. There are so many ways to redefine your garden if you are willing to forgo your grass. Whether you're a minimalist at heart or a lover of colorful blossoms, we tailor our designs to suit your unique vision.

The garden featured is predominantly shade, so removed the patchy grass, encircled the mature Magnolia with river rock and installed a raised walkway to protect its roots and ensure better oxygenation. We planted native ferns, Huechera and Tricyrtis. And then we installed pathways for better access to more areas of the garden.

photo by JPackard Photography

Another gorgeous backyard garden! The tree canopy creates dappled light, highlighting the well-crafted stonework. The fi...
02/03/2024

Another gorgeous backyard garden! The tree canopy creates dappled light, highlighting the well-crafted stonework. The first step to a garden like this is the design, now's the time to reach out and book a design so your garden is ready for the warmer months.

photo by JPackard Photography

We featured this beautiful garden last week and now we want to focus on the hardscaping. Hardscaping is a key structural...
01/24/2024

We featured this beautiful garden last week and now we want to focus on the hardscaping. Hardscaping is a key structural component of every garden, so it's important to invest in high-quality materials and hire exceptional stonemasons. At Hawthorne Garden Design we have the best stonemasons to install your hardscaping. We build it so it lasts a lifetime.

Winter is the time to start planning your spring and summer garden, contact us now!

photo by JPackard Photography

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