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Planting Design Martha's Vineyard

Bring life, color, and structure to your property. We design planting schemes that combine visual beauty with the practical demands of Island soils, winds, salt spray, and deer pressure.

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Planting design on Martha's Vineyard maps the property's sun, wind, soil, and wet zones, then composes plantings that look natural, support local pollinators, and survive coastal conditions. Infinity Landscaping favors native and salt-tolerant species, plans for deer pressure, and uses a balanced palette of evergreens, deciduous ornamentals, perennials, and groundcovers across all six island towns.

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Ecological planting design

We design plantings that harmonize with the Vineyard's natural landscape. By mapping sun exposure, wind directions, soil textures, and wet zones, we build gardens that look natural, support local pollinators, and survive seasonal shifts.

Foundation planting plans

We replace overgrown, dated foundation plantings with modern designs. We specify low-maintenance evergreens, compact flowering shrubs, and structural perennials that complement your home's architecture without blocking paths or windows.

Native species prioritization

Native plants are the backbone of a healthy landscape. We source and plant native Vineyard species like switchgrass, highbush blueberry, winterberry, and red maple that are adapted to local soils, requiring less water and fertilizer.

Plant specimen sourcing

We source healthy, acclimated plants from trusted regional growers. From mature shade trees to select perennials and groundcovers, we inspect every root ball and plant canopy to ensure they are free of pests and ready to thrive.

Designed planting of hydrangeas and ornamental grasses by a Martha's Vineyard entrance
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Designing plantings that survive Island conditions

Planting design on Martha's Vineyard requires deep horticultural expertise. A plant that thrives on the mainland can easily fail here due to sandy soil, strong salt winds off the water, and heavy winter deer grazing.

We evaluate every project's microclimate before choosing a single species. On exposed waterfront sites in Chilmark or Aquinnah, we specify heavy-duty salt-tolerant evergreens and wind-diffusing grasses. In historic village settings in Edgartown, we design cottage-style borders featuring hydrangeas, lavender, and structured boxwoods. Our goal is to build gardens that grow more beautiful year after year, with care requirements that match your lifestyle and budget.

Process

Planting design styles we create

01

Coastal native

Salt-adapted, wind-resistant designs featuring switchgrass, bayberry, beach plum, and rugosa rose for beachfront sites.

02

Classic Vineyard cottage

Soft, color-rich perennial borders with hydrangeas, catmint, lavender, coneflowers, and climbing roses.

03

Modern woodland

Shade-tolerant layers of ferns, hostas, astilbe, and native dogwoods or serviceberries under mature tree canopies.

04

Structural architectural

Clean, minimalist layouts using boxwood globes, upright hollies, ornamental grasses, and clean groundcovers.

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Frequently asked questions

Native plants have spent thousands of years adapting to the Island's sandy soils, wind, and dry summers. They feature deep root systems that hold soil, require minimal watering once established, and do not need synthetic fertilizers or chemical pesticides, helping protect the Island's groundwater.

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