WHIRLWIND FINE GARDEN DESIGN is a full service Design, Build and Maintenance Landscape Contractor from Amherst, Massachusetts. Since 1992, our company is known not only for our colorful, inviting landscapes that feature low maintenance plantings, but also for our artistic and enduring stone work.
Our expert knowledge and personal involvement in the design and implementation phases of a project guarantees design integrity, while assuring attention to the finest details.
Unity, the consideration of the house and garden as a whole.
Function, the relationship of the practical service areas to the needs of the household.
Simplicity, upon which rests the economic and aesthetic success of the design.
Scale, the pleasant relationship of the garden elements to the human dimension.
Ecology, enhancing the surrounding environment for the benefit of people and all living things.
Design Services
Includes free initial consultation, master plans, conceptual drawings and coordination of architects, builders, engineers and surveyors.
Construction Services
Including stone walls, patios, walkways, steps, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, water features, fences, pergolas, raised beds, plantings and lawns.
Maintenance Services
Including lawn mowing and string trimming, lawn dethatching and aeration, fertilization, weeding, pruning, mulching, spring and fall clean ups.
Co-Owner
Chris has over thirty five years of experience designing and building landscapes. He has a BS in Plant Science from the University of New Hampshire and a Master of Landscape Architecture from UMass, Amherst. As the owner of a small business, Chris is personally involved in the design and construction of each project. He is a hands-on technician and talented craftsman that has taught local classes on stone wall construction techniques. If you schedule a site consultation, it will be Chris that comes to your door, and it will be Chris that creates your landscape design drawings. With his education, background and experience, you can rest assured that every detail will be thoughtfully arranged.
Co-Owner
With an extensive background in customer service, Suzanne is prompt, professional, courteous and pleasant. Her business knowledge and years of bookkeeping experience, working with other small business owners as well as at the helm of Whirlwind, ensure that everything runs smoothly from the start of the project through completion.
“Whirlwind’s stonework and landscape contracting services are, from my point of view, the best in the Pioneer Valley, hands down. As a landscape architect, I have brought Chris and his crew in to work on most of my residential design projects for the last 25 years. To every project, he brings a technical expertise and ability to get the job done right, a flexibility and openness to new ideas, a talent for solving problems, and a willingness to communicate clearly with both myself and my clients that is rare in the world of landscape construction. I recommend Whirlwind without reservation.”
“We have contracted with Whirlwind many times for various landscaping projects over the past 20 years. In fact, we have referred some friends and neighbors to them too who have been very pleased. Our projects over the years included shrub & tree plantings, Goshen stonewalls, animal fencing, and driveway work. Every time we have been very satisfied with the outcome and the final design. The owners and crew are courteous, polite, and able to work with our various problems and concerns to provide a most professional outcome. They are great communicators and kept us in the loop with schedules and other things that have “popped up”. We highly recommend their company with a five plus rating!”
“Whirlwind Fine Garden Design worked for us at both our business and our home. It was a pleasure to work with Christopher and his wife, Suzanne. Whirlwind’s stonework is superb and beautiful. Christopher’s knowledge of plants, trees, and all horticulture ensures that your garden will be lovely and original. We continue to hire Whirlwind for different projects, and will continue with them for all future garden work. We highly recommend Whirlwind!!”
“Whirlwind did general landscaping, brick patio, stone planters and a raised stone wall-surrounded basketball court. Beautiful design, wonderful small details, hard working, still some of the best money we’ve spent on our home and it was quite some time ago. Wholeheartedly recommend them!”
“Fantastic company. The work is magnificent, the price is competitive, and the service is outstanding. Chris is masterful in his design and execution.”
“We are delighted with the work you did for us, and thank you for completing the job in a reasonable time. We deeply appreciate your professionalism, patience and easy-going personality. We are thrilled with the extensive and varied stonework that your cheerful crew so expertly and painstakingly installed. It’s clear that you take great pride and pleasure in what you do!”
