Designed for your site. Built for real life.

You don’t need a massive property to grow fruit successfully. You need a smart plan—matched to your sun, soil, deer pressure, and the kind of care you’re willing to do. 

At Backyard Orchard Design, we design and install edible landscapes for homeowners who want more than just pretty gardens. We craft living ecosystems that feed your family, attract wildlife, and evolve beautifully with the seasons—while adding sophistication and value to your property.

Our process

This is a quick, friendly call to help you get clarity fast.

We’ll talk about:

• What you want most: beauty, fruit, privacy, pollinators, kids learning, less lawn, or all of the above
• How you want to use the space (morning coffee spot, family hangouts, a garden path, a harvest zone)
• Your timeline and what feels realistic for maintenance
• Any challenges you already know about (deer, shade, wet areas, rocky soil)
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Outcome: By the end of the call, you’ll know whether an on-site visit makes sense—and what we’ll focus on when I come out.

This is where the property starts to tell the truth—and the vision becomes real.

We’ll walk the space together and map:

• Where full sun actually lands (not where we think it lands)
• Cold pockets + wind exposure (these impact blooms and fruit set)
• Drainage and water movement after rain
• Existing plants/trees worth keeping, improving, or replacing
• Sightlines: what you want to highlight, screen, or soften
   

Then we zoom out and design around your lifestyle:

• Where an orchard row makes sense vs. clusters that feel natural 
• How to create an edible landscape that still looks clean and intentional
• Simple access for mowing, mulching, harvesting, and pruning
• Deer strategy options (from minimal to “rock solid”)
   

Outcome: You’ll leave the visit seeing your yard differently—what will thrive, where the orchard wants to live, and what’s been holding the space back.

After the visit, I turn everything into a clear, site-fit plan so you can move forward without second guessing.

Your plan typically includes:

• A recommended layout (trees + spacing + key features)
• Suggested varieties that match: Your taste (fresh eating, pies, cider, preserves
  • bloom timing + pollination needs 
  • what actually does well in Southeastern PA 
• Understory ideas that make the orchard healthier and more beautiful:
  • berries, herbs, pollinator plants, soil builders
• A practical “what to do first” sequence:
  • what’s essential now
  • what can wait until next season
  • what is optional if you want to expand later
     

Outcome: You get a plan you can feel excited about—one that’s realistic, beautiful, and designed to succeed long-term.

If you want us to handle the planting and setup, we can take your plan and bring it to life.

Installation can include:

• Plant sourcing based on your priorities (size, variety, disease resistance)
• Soil prep + organic amendments for strong root establishment
• Planting done right (depth, staking, protection, mulching, spacing)

• Optional add-ons:
  • deer protection
  • irrigation planning
  • garden edging / pathways
  • seasonal planting layers for a more finished look
     

We can do this all at once or in phases, so the project stays manageable financially and practically.

Outcome: You don’t just get trees in the ground—you get a system that’s set up to thrive.

The End Result: A Legacy of Beauty and Bounty

The ultimate goal is to create an orchard that not only provides you with delicious, fresh fruit but also enhances the beauty and value of your property.  Imagine stepping out into your own private edible landscape, surrounded by the vibrant colors and intoxicating aromas of your carefully curated orchard.  Picture sharing the fruits of your labor with family and friends, creating lasting memories and savoring the unique flavors of homegrown produce.

A backyard orchard design is an investment in your property, your health, and your lifestyle. It's a legacy you can enjoy for generations to come.  Contact us today to begin your journey towards creating the orchard of your dreams.