Hastings Bespoke
2022-2024
Dobbs Ferry, NY
A Garden of Thoughtful Evolution
This garden embodies the ethos captured by William Morris: "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." Designed without a traditional lawn, the landscape instead weaves ecological purpose with aesthetic refinement, creating a garden that shifts and evolves with the seasons.
This project was an exercise in collaboration, stewardship, and fine-tuned plant selection, ensuring a space that remained dynamic, textural, and ever-inspiring. Thoughtfully layered plantings, curated focal points, and seasonal displays created an immersive experience, welcoming both human and wildlife visitors alike.
Embracing a Living Landscape
In contrast to the secluded backyard, the front gardens welcome movement—not just from people, but from the deer that regularly pass through. Their presence subtly shaped the plant palette, reinforcing a balance between resilience and harmony. Every selection was made with an understanding of natural rhythms, ensuring that the garden could thrive within its environment while maintaining an artful, intentional composition.
Hastings Bespoke remains a beloved project, one that reflects a shared appreciation for beauty, ecological integrity, and the quiet joy of a landscape that is always evolving.