“Summersweet”
Is the common name for a native New Jersey shrub that has a beautiful aromatic white blooms. Summersweet attracts and nourishes butterflies and bees alike. With our focus on designing lush landscapes for all, we find Summersweet to be the ideal “mascot”. The botanical name for Summersweet is Clethra alnifolia.
Summersweet Design
Was founded on the belief that beautiful garden spaces can be sustainable and accessible to all. Trained by the New York Botanical Garden, Erica Gormley started Summersweet Design to help clients transform their landscapes into thriving ecosystems. Northern New Jersey needs garden designers who blend ecological balance and biodiversity with aesthetic beauty. Many people are passionate about their gardens but may not have the expertise to create their dream garden. That's where we come in!
We provide 1:1 consultations, plant palettes, all the way to garden renovation design plans. No matter how small or large your project is, we are here to revitalize your outdoor space. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Erica Gormley
Is passionate about our New Jersey ecosystem, wildlife, and of course, beautiful gardens. Extensively trained by the New York Botanical Garden, she has a unique perspective on how the composition of natural elements can turn a plain yard into an oasis. Erica believes that supporting our ecosystem (with native plants, lawn reduction, and natural pest remedies) doesn’t mean sacrificing exquisite spaces. Some of our most beautiful landscapes are filled to the brim with diverse plant species that attract and sustain native pollinators and songbirds.