Hi, I’m Thomas Wheaton.
I’m a freelance garden designer working with private clients in the Narragansett Bay and Metropolitan Boston areas. I specialize in sustainable, ecological planting and the design of outdoor spaces that are both elegant and highly functional – from contemporary terraces and courtyards to naturalistic gardens and coastal landscapes.
I trained at the UK-based Garden Design School, where I graduated with distinction in 2012, studying landscape and planting design under leading British designers. I’m a member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (New England chapter) and the Ecological Landscape Alliance.
My work is driven by a belief that gardens should feel inviting, personal, and quietly restorative — spaces that support both people and the natural world.
My Approach
“In essence, I design landscapes that are beautiful, functional, and deeply connected to their environment.”
My approach is both creative and technical, combining contemporary design thinking with a detailed understanding of how landscapes function.
Design Foundations
Every project begins with listening – to you, and to the site itself. I study light, soil, drainage, microclimates, and existing vegetation before any design decisions are made. From there, I develop thoughtful concepts that integrate hardscape, planting, and circulation into a harmonious whole.
Lasting impact
I produce detailed, hand-drafted drawings and contractor-ready documents, ensuring that designs are not only stylish and elegant, but also practical, buildable, and enduring. Plant choices are always site-specific, favouring resilient species that promote biodiversity, reduce long-term maintenance, and support ecological balance.
My Approach
My approach is both creative and technical, combining contemporary design thinking with a detailed understanding of how landscapes function. See below a brief overview of the individual stages.
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