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'Magical' might be the best way to describe landscape designer Jay Sifford...

Fine Gardening, February 2023 Issue

A transformative garden is so much more than a decorated yard.

It is a cohesive space that blends seamlessly with the architecture of the home. It tells the unique story of the land and of those who live there. It contains a spark of magic that beckons people to connect to it, explore and experience it. Such a space is authentic in its artistry by being so much more than the sum of its parts. It is a serene, nurturing place for life to happen. Building these gardens is our craft and our passion.

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I'm honored to be the recipient of a 2024 Perennial Plant Association Landscape Design Award of Merit for my NC mountain garden, Rhodwood.

What started as a hardscape project—to create wider, safer paths through the garden, along with adding a water feature—soon became a full garden revival. After 27 years, I realized my urban plot lacked cohesiveness and needed a fresh perspective. We reached out to Jay Sifford, whom we met through our garden club, and his design vision transformed our little piece of paradise. Jay brought a fresh eye and unique ideas, introducing new plantings and stone features that blended beautifully with the existing while advising us on which beds to reshape or retire. Jay is pleasant and communication was clear plus he checked frequently on the install. The turnaround and his crew were astonishingly qu...

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