Planting for the landscapes of tomorrow
Successful planting is about far more than selecting attractive plants. It requires an understanding of ecology, horticulture, design and time—how plants interact with one another, respond to their environment and evolve into resilient, living communities.
FOLD’s approach has been shaped by a breadth of experience across ecological planting, naturalistic design, contemporary landscape practice and horticulture. Influences from Scandinavia and the UK have developed an understanding of planting as a dynamic relationship between plants, soil, climate and place, informed by both ecological research and practical observation.
This thinking draws on the work and experience of practitioners including Peter Korn, James Hitchmough and Keith Wiley, alongside experience delivering contemporary landscapes through practices including Tom Massey Studio, Urquhart and Hunt and the horticultural discipline of York Gate. Together, these influences have shaped an approach that brings ecological understanding and rigorous plant knowledge into dialogue with design and horticultural craft.
The result is a design philosophy that looks beyond the moment of completion: considering how plants establish, interact, compete and evolve, and how thoughtful design and management can allow planting to develop into resilient, characterful communities over time.
These influences shape everything we do. We believe planting should be adapted to the place it inhabits—not simply aesthetically, but ecologically and climatically. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable and maintenance budgets face growing pressure, landscapes must be designed to establish successfully, withstand environmental stress and continue to improve with age.
We work with landscape architects, garden designers and multidisciplinary teams to develop planting strategies, planting plans and species palettes that are robust, climate-appropriate and deeply rooted in horticultural knowledge.
Every recommendation is informed by the realities of establishment, management and long-term performance, ensuring that ambitious design concepts become thriving landscapes.
