--- title: "South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture, Inc. — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/south-fork-studio-landscape-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~1635906475 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1635906475.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture, Inc." category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5f7326970457a839_2989-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chestertown, Maryland 21620, United States" latitude: 39.2125 longitude: -76.0802 phone: "(410) 778-1098" website: http://www.southforkstudio.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 47 last_updated: 2026-11-07 --- # South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/south-fork-studio-landscape-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~1635906475) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Chestertown, MD - **Serves:** Chestertown, Kingstown, Rock Hall, Church Hill, Millington, Butlertown, Tolchester, Fairlee, Betterton, Crumpton, Kennedyville, Still Pond, Edesville, Worton, Georgetown, Cecil County, Kent County, Queen Annes County, Talbot County - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture is dedicated to creating inviting, innovative and environmentally sustainable human spaces and native landscapes throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our mission is to create and nurture a direct connection between the landscape, the people that inhabit it, and how the landscape can be maintained as a self sustaining and functioning ecosystem. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Site Planning - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Custom Water Features - Swimming Pool Design - Gazebo Design & Construction - Design Consultation - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Drafting - Organic Gardens - Shed Design & Construction - Edible Gardens - Custom Bocce Ball Courts - Living Walls - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Natural Swimming Pools - Construction Drawings - Ecological Planning ### Areas Served - Chestertown - Kingstown - Rock Hall - Church Hill - Millington - Butlertown - Tolchester - Fairlee - Betterton - Crumpton - Kennedyville - Still Pond - Edesville - Worton - Georgetown - Cecil County - Kent County - Queen Annes County - Talbot County ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture, Inc. | | Address | Chestertown, Maryland 21620, United States | | Phone | (410) 778-1098 | | Website | http://www.southforkstudio.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 47 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/south-fork-studio-landscape-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~1635906475) - **Website:** http://www.southforkstudio.com/ - **Phone:** (410) 778-1098 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Registered Landscape Architect in Maryland & Virginia - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — Ed Hatcher, May 2016** > MIles is a brilliant and creative landscape designer. He recently designed and managed a pool and patio project at our house in Rock Hall that was gorgeous and and exactly what we were hoping for. The project was done on time and the contractors he used were top notch.. Miles knows all facets of landscaping design from proper drainage, where to put the lighting, and what native plants to use. Could not recommend more highly. **★★★★★ — Purple Cherry Architecture & Interiors, May 2016** > Miles Barnard is an incredibly talented landscape architect. A joy to team with – he is thoughtful, collaborative, and exceptionally knowledgeable of environmentally sensitive design – something of interest to many of our high-end, custom home clients. Specifically, his understanding of native species and habitats results in attractive and innovative landscape plans that also have the ability to recreate and/or rebuild natural habitats for local wildlife. He is able to think big picture as well as long term, allowing him to understand how a project’s landscaping may impact the architecture, and vice versa, for years to come. It is a great pleasure to be teaming with him on an exciting waterfront project. **★★★★★ — HU-299942, May 2016** > South Fork brought a great grand design scheme to us, was open to questions & suggestions, and coordinated with the contractor who executed the work as if they were on one team. It all worked very well. Miles also had in-depth knowledge of possible trees, shrubs and plants, and his recommendations turned out to be great. We have many people who pass by and tell us how much they love our yard/garden. **★★★★★ — Jason Claire, May 2016** > We have enjoyed working with Miles and South Fork Studio for over 3 years on a complete landscape/hardscape master plan for our Bay front property. Miles utilized only native specimens for the planting plan and designed fencing, gates, hardware, a courtyard and fountain, pathways, pool deck, lighting plan, irrigation coordination, etc with confidence, enthusiasm, and expertise. The execution of the plan was seamless and we think it looks amazing. Miles is an absolute pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him for anyone's landscape plans. **★★★★★ — Genevieve Coyle, May 2016** > Miles understood the type of native garden that we wanted and gave us a superb, creative landscape that capture the potential of our property. The design was so much better than that which we had imagined. He had excellent companies complete the irrigation system, plantings and masonry work. **★★★★★ — Allen Russ Photography, LLC, May 2015** > As a photographer, I’ve been extremely fortunate to photograph a number of Miles’ projects. It is always a pleasure to photograph his projects and I always manage to find a lot of shots, which in my business, is a great indicator of a landscape architect’s skill. > > Out of the many things I like about his work, two standouts are: his attention to the details and his ability to utilize native plants in a luxurious way. > > As you look through his portfolio you will see a lot of gates, fences and stonework. It is clear to me that he puts a lot of thought and refinement into these elements. In addition to the aesthetics of these details, these elements always seem extremely well built which is a testament to his design, his subcontractors and his project management. > > As I mentioned, I think Miles’ use of native plants is impressive. Native plants can sometimes get overshadowed by their non-native counterparts, but I have seen Miles’ incorporate them into projects in ways that are luscious and luxurious. The end result is a seamless integration of architecture into the landscape. **★★★★★ — lulupippa\_misc, May 2015** > For a number of years now, I have used South Fork Studio, and Miles Barnard for several projects, all of which have substantially improved my gardens. As a designer Miles has been creative while still paying attention to my own ideas for these various projects. He draws plans that are understandable. These have then been bid on by contractors he has recommended, who seem satisfied with the specs. Next, he is conscientious in oversight of their work. Not everything has been perfect (it's a garden, after all) but Miles' follow up or attention to new solutions for the occasional problem has been terrific. I recommend him highly. **★★★★★ — ricklincicome, May 2015** > We hired South Fork Studio in 2011 for services in the deign and construction of our new waterfront home in Kent County Maryland. > > Miles Barnard worked with us to do the conceptual site planning, critical area planning/ permitting, landscape architecture, installation oversight and warranty work on the planting one year later. Our experience with the firm was excellent. > > Miles worked very closely with our architect, Interior designer, construction contractors and county officials throughout the project. He is an excellent team player and always represented the client's landscape architectural interests superbly. South Fork's experience and deep knowledge of critical area planning and his ability to use that expertise at the earliest stages of design and planning made an important and positive impact on the timely execution of our project. > > Mr. Barnard's commitment to native plants and his skillful design of architectural elements such as walls, sculpture and hardscape into his design made a special and profound contribution to our project. > > Our project was on time and on budget and we continue to work with South Fork Studio on all our continuing site development. > > We recommend Miles Barnard very highly. **★★★★★ — huglerwolgast, May 2015** > South Fork Studio did a major make-over of what was a very ordinary patio, minimalist gravel drive way, and two so-so brick walk ways. Miles Barnard, the owner and landscape architect, designed the hardscape and landscape, made fabulous recommendations for plantings, and over saw the entire job. The results were transformative for our late 1800's Victorian. Miles proposed ideas we could not have imagined--and they worked beautifully and efficiently. A low brick wall and iron fence and gate to accentuate the patio with tall Hornbeams for elegant privacy. A fully engineered drainage system for the patio and the driveway. All delivered through master knowledge of local and other resources. Miles had the right people--skill and quality-- to perform the work. We recently added a very nicely designed (by Miles) mid-rise brick base and iron fence around the corner property. Hand made and beautifully curved at the corner rather than simply squared off, and copper scuppers to facilitate drainage through the low brick wall. I've had several large scale remodeling jobs done at other properties. None were done better than South Fork and Miles Barnard. I'm happy to show his work any time and highly recommend South Fork Studio. **★★★★★ — sserkin48, May 2015** > I have used the services of Miles Barnard of South Fork Studio Landscape Architecture for probably over ten years and multiple projects in different towns. Miles created a private oasis with pool and full landscaping in the rear yard of an historic house that I renovated in Chestertown, MD as well as doing full landscaping design services for a 5 1/2 acre property on Broad Creek in Annapolis, MD. Miles was especially helpful in working with the county government to get me through the extensive permitting process required to build a new house in the Critical Buffer Zone along a body of water in Annapolis. Miles is a total professional with great design skills, knowledge of the industry and ability to get the job done and work with contractors, engineers and architects. ## Selected projects - [Fordi Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fordi-residence-pj-vj~1089507) - Location: Chestertown, MD - Photos: 15 - Description: Native plants are the energetic heartbeat for this Chestertown, MD historic district garden. The project was started in 2005 by the late John Gutting, a landscape architect known for his pioneering vision to protect and promote the use of indigenous plants throughout Maryland. But he died in late 2006 before the project moved into it’s final and largest phase of design. A year later the owners hired South Fork Studio to complete the design, knowing that they would carry on with the same spirit a… - [Mulberry Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mulberry-street-pj-vj~1089480) - Location: Lewes, DE - Photos: 13 - Description: This 8,100 sf property in the heart of historic Lewes, DE was the second major project for this Owner/LA team. An historic cedar shake house dating to the early 19th century that required extensive renovation and preservation along with a large Deodar Cedar were the only salvageable parts of the property. The property was intended for weekends, required a swimming pool and needed an expansion of living space. Because the site was so small, The LA and the architect had to work closely to site new… - [Water Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-street-residence-pj-vj~1089612) - Location: Chestertown, MD - Photos: 8 - Description: Located in the heart of Chestertown’s Historic District, this award-winning project began as a new pool and spa in the back yard with an off-street parking spot in the front; but blossomed into a complete transformation from property line to property line. Working closely with the owners, South Fork Studio created a garden space which invites you in and provides changing views, hidden surprise and pure privacy. A sunny spot poolside, a shady parking area, and a combination of both sun and shade… - [Beechwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beechwood-pj-vj~1089495) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: Somewhere on a remote peninsula of land on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, there is an arrow-straight-stream running through a native forest of Beech, Gum and Oak. This ‘stream’, referred to as a ‘Rill’, is the central piece of a 3-part water feature that begins in formality and ends in rustic solitude, bridging a missing connection between formal garden and native woodland. Follow the path of The Rill to experience this truly unique landscape. - [High Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-street-residence-pj-vj~1095290) - Location: Chestertown, MD - Photos: 9 - Description: “We want to keep storm water generated on our property from flowing into the Chester River”, declared the clients in the first meeting with Principal Miles Barnard. This overriding goal became a driving theme in this site redesign project. A newly designed brick terrace off an open-air porch became the primary node of the garden axis, where two existing Eastern Red Cedar trees provide coveted summer shade. Beneath the brick terrace is the heart of the storm water management system; where drywell… - [Natural Swimming Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-swimming-pool-pj-vj~1105897) - Location: Chestertown, MD - Photos: 73 - Description: Clean, clear water without a single molecule of man-made chemicals. This is a Natural Swimming Pool. A large biological filter built into the pool , along with aquatic plants form a complete life cycle where beneficial bacteria 'clean' the water and aquatic plants benefit from what's left behind. The pool went into use in spring 2015 and we will be installing shrubs and perennials around the outside of the pool in late summer/fall 2015. The photos in this album document the entire construction p… - [Lafayette Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lafayette-avenue-pj-vj~1089938) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 5 - Description: Located in Downtown Historic Annapolis, this house had recently been renovated but the landscape still felt like a leftover from the pre-renovation period. South Fork Studio was hired to redesign the landscape including new fencing for the front and side yards, as well as decorative gates throughout. The landscape architect also designed custom bronze light fixtures that recess into stone gate columns. At night one column has the house number illuminated while the other column light features a b… - [Master Bathroom Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-design-pj-vj~7375712) - Location: Chestertown, MD - Photos: 8 - [Gray Goose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gray-goose-pj-vj~2802735) - Location: Rock Hall, MD - Photos: 6 - Description: A contemporary waterfront property on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, designed to preserve a large existing Willow Oak and a native Loblolly Pine forest. Features include creative rainwater design, native plantings, and a clean, minimal aesthetic. Photos by Alan Karchmer Photography. [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/south-fork-studio-landscape-architecture-inc-pfvwus-pf~1635906475) ## Community Q&A **Q: ground cover ID?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello! Could you please identify the ground cover you used for the side yard and what is the vine on the wall? Thank you ☺️ Ludo A: Hi thanks for asking. The groundcover is Creeping Mazus and I'm fairly certain the vine is climbing Hydrangea. **Q: Lighting fixture** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you let me know what type of lighting fixture was used in this application? Thanks! A: Yes please we would also like to know about the lighting. **Q: Ground Cover do you know what it is** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me what the ground cover is? Thanks! A: Hello! That is creeping Mazus. Mazus reptans **Q: What are the overall dimensions of seating area please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi I never saw any answers to the questions about dimensions. I would love to know. -Miles --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-07.*