Licensed Landscape Architect (ASLA) with 14 years of experience in residential hardscape design and grading. She runs a boutique design firm focusing on sustainable outdoor living spaces and structural integrity.
Eleanor Vance is a seasoned Landscape Architect who combines engineering precision with aesthetic vision to transform outdoor spaces. With a degree in Landscape Architecture and over a decade of field experience, she specializes in the structural aspects of garden design, including retaining walls, drainage systems, and patio layouts. Eleanor addresses the often-overlooked technical challenges of landscaping, such as preventing water damage to foundations and selecting materials that withstand freeze-thaw cycles. Her articles provide homeowners with the blueprint to increase property value through strategic hardscaping and functional zoning. She advocates for a "form follows function" philosophy, ensuring that every walkway and deck she designs is safe, durable, and legally compliant with local zoning codes.