Journal · Field Notes

Field notes
from the studio.

Design essays, case studies, real cost breakdowns, and seasonal guides — written by the people who draw and build the work.

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Designing gardens that survive a Canadian winter

Zone-appropriate structure, snow load, and the plants we keep coming back to when the temperature drops below −25°C.

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A transparent breakdown — materials, labour, excavation, drainage — for the three patio sizes we build most often.

How we rebuilt a granite-shield property into a family retreat with cascading terraces and native plantings.

The workhorses of a Terra Studio planting plan — hardy, beautiful, and quietly beneficial to local pollinators.

From cracked concrete and struggling turf to a formal parterre in a single build season.

When to call, when we design, when to break ground — the six-month rhythm of a Terra Studio build.