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Pink flowers and green foliage with a moss-covered tree trunk in the background.

We design resilient landscapes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley. We work with you to create beautiful, healthy spaces that evolve over seasons and years, responding to the unique character of each site. From property planning to intimate gardens, we like to get our hands dirty, and bring both technical expertise and practical knowledge to every project.

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  • We design outdoor spaces for life. Our design services include:

    • Gardens & Plantings - Vegetable beds, sensory gardens, perennial food forests, native pollinator planting, green screens and more

    • Lawn Alternatives - Clover, no-mow fescues and low growing wildflowers to reduce maintenance while enhancing biodiversity and resilience

    • Water Systems - Runoff filtration, rain gardens, permeable paving, storm-water reuse strategies

    • Living Spaces - Patios, outdoor kitchens, pools, and play areas for people of all ages

    • Sustainable Site Features - Wildlife friendly lighting, habitat enhancements, compost systems and site walls, furnishings and fencing that prioritize local, sustainable and reclaimed materials

  • We help you understand your land's unique opportunities and develop comprehensive visions for its future. Our analysis and planning services include:

    • Site Assessment - Evaluation of soils, slopes, drainage patterns, historic and existing vegetation, views, and natural systems

    • Property Masterplanning - Thoughtful organization of your site including building placement, circulation, and outdoor spaces

    • Phasing Strategies - Practical implementation plans that allow your property to develop over time

    • Visualization - Clear drawings and diagrams to help you envision possibilities for your property

    • Ecological Integration - Recommendations for working with natural systems to enhance both beauty and function

  • We guide projects from design to reality and provide ongoing support as your landscape evolves. Our implementation and care services include:

    • Installation - Specialized planting and garden setup for select projects

    • Contractor Coordination - Connecting you with qualified professionals for larger construction work

    • Project Oversight - Site visits during installation to ensure design intent is realized

    • Specialty Maintenance - Targeted care for specialty gardens and complex plantings

    • Seasonal Guidance - Regular assessments and recommendations as your landscape matures

    • Care Planning - Customized maintenance calendars and protocols for your property's specific needs

A detailed landscape design plan for a residential yard, showing locations for new plants, existing plants, and trees, with small photographs of some plants and notes on replanting and pruning.
Rain Garden with Native Planting in Detroit
Salvaged Train Rail Bench

Work completed at Mikyoung Kim Design

This Land is a rural landscape studio and design lab, based in Delhi, New York. We bring award-winning design experience to the Catskills and Hudson Valley region, creating spaces that honor each site's history and ecology. As founding tenants of the Delhi Motors adaptive reuse project, we're part of a community of craftspeople and designers reimagining possibilities for rural spaces.

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