About Anya Gurdon-Raskin
What's her story?
After several years in business consulting, Anya has returned to her true passion and expertise: creating a more beautiful, ecological world by converting lawns to gardens.
But is she qualified?
Credits:
Master’s in horticulture and business from Rutgers
Permaculture Certified
Work:
Meadow Lab: Head of Operations
2+ years in horticultural research
6+ years of hands on garden designs and installations
7 years in business consulting so I know how to respond to emails and phone calls quickly and professionally
Why a horticulturist?
Consult
We know plants - we advise around your needs for maintenance, ecological service, and goals - whether it’s specific bird habitat or the feel of wild, open spaces
Design
Most designers are architects first, with a focus on hardscaping and common, popular plants - Trillium: Outside knows how to design plant communities to create a truly vibrant, ecologically sound design.
Plan & bid
Budget conscious? A horticulturist knows how to save money by starting plants from a size that works with your budget - meadows from seed? Trees from bare root? No problem.
Install
We install plants right - to maximize survival, beauty, and ecosystem function
Maintain
If you’ve ever hired a landscaper or a mow and blow team to do a gardener’s work, you already know why you need a plant specialist to do your maintenance. We provide skilled gardeners both on call as needed and on retainer.
Invasive plant removal
Certified professionals remove invasive plants and keep them from coming back