Nicole LaPlante lives in Peru, NY with her husband, two children, and family cat. Cycling, skiing, camping, and enjoying time with friends and family top the list of her favorite activities.
Nicole feels that a deep appreciation for our surroundings, and our place within them, gives insight into how to blend our outdoor spaces with the natural world in an artful manner.
Specialized Training and Credentials:
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist NY-6123A
- Aesthetic Pruners Association Certified Aesthetic Pruner #56
- Japanese Pruning courses, Sublime SUKIYA Academy, taught by Frederique DUMAS
- Japanese Pruning workshops, taught by Sukiya Living (Journal of Japanese Gardening)
- Outdoor Dry Stone Walling Workshop, The Stone Trust, in accordance with Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain
Awards:
- 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Best of Houzz award for Service, based on client reviews
Giving back to the community:
- Master Gardener Volunteer (now retired), through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County, NY
- Teaching the Science unit of Peru Community Church's Vacation Bible School
- Contributing writer for Sukiya Living Magazine
- Member, Board of Directors, North American Japanese Garden Association
Formal Education:
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry;
- Master of Science in Rangeland Ecosystem Science at Colorado State University;
Professional Associations:
- North American Japanese Garden Association
- Aesthetic Pruners Association
- International Society of Arboriculture
"Study Nature, love Nature, stay close to Nature. It will never fail you." - Frank Lloyd Wright
