--- title: "Offshoots, Inc. — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/offshoots-inc-pfvwus-pf~469929481 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~469929481.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Offshoots, Inc." category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1423b3cc00c9dd73_3084-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "547 Rutherford Ave, Boston, Massachusetts 02129, United States" latitude: 42.3778 longitude: -71.0627 phone: "(617) 500-6530" website: http://www.offshootsinc.com rating: 5 review_count: 28 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 100 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Offshoots, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Offshoots, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/offshoots-inc-pfvwus-pf~469929481) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Boston, MA - **Serves:** Boston, Cambridge, Lynn, Newton, Somerville, Malden, Waltham, Brookline, Revere, Medford, Weymouth, South Peabody, Everett, Arlington, Salem, Woburn, Jamaica Plain, Lexington, Watertown, Needham, Melrose, Saugus, Milton, Belmont, Wakefield, Burlington, Reading, Dedham, Stoneham, Winchester, Winthrop, Swampscott, Charlestown, East Boston, Hull, Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Hyde Park, Mattapan, Needham Heights, Newton Lower Falls, Newtonville, North Waltham, North Weymouth, Roslindale, Waban, West Newton - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (28 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Offshoots, Inc is an award-winning hybrid design practice offering landscape architecture, planning and productive landscape installation services. The firm specializes design of residential sustainable landscapes and in phytotechnology and phytoremediation, utilizing plants to uptake and remove pollutants from the environment. Offshoots, Inc was formerly Kennen Landscape Architecture, founded by Kate Kennen in 2004. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Pool Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Swimming Pool Design - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Lighting Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - Organic Gardens - Drafting - Edible Gardens - Natural Swimming Pools - Green Roofing ### Areas Served - Boston - Cambridge - Lynn - Newton - Somerville - Malden - Waltham - Brookline - Revere - Medford - Weymouth - South Peabody - Everett - Arlington - Salem - Woburn - Jamaica Plain - Lexington - Watertown - Needham - Melrose - Saugus - Milton - Belmont - Wakefield - Burlington - Reading - Dedham - Stoneham - Winchester - Winthrop - Swampscott - Charlestown - East Boston - Hull - Auburndale - Chestnut Hill - Hyde Park - Mattapan - Needham Heights - Newton Lower Falls - Newtonville - North Waltham - North Weymouth - Roslindale - Waban - West Newton ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Offshoots, Inc. | | Address | 547 Rutherford Ave, Boston, Massachusetts 02129, United States | | Phone | (617) 500-6530 | | Website | http://www.offshootsinc.com | | License Number | RLA MA \#1255 | | Followers on Houzz | 100 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/Offshoots-Inc/501729476516667 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/offshoots-inc - Blog — http://offshootsinc.com/field-notes-kate-kennen - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/offshoots\_inc ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Offshoots, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/offshoots-inc-pfvwus-pf~469929481) - **Website:** http://www.offshootsinc.com - **Phone:** (617) 500-6530 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - + Certified NOFA Organic Land Care Professionals+ Registered Landscape Architect+ Certified MCLP+ Certified Permaculture Designer+ Instructor, Harvard Graduate School of Design - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2016–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 28 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Marjory Bravard, March 2026** > Great team to work with, great listening and applying our request. We asked for low to no maintenance, native plants, preferably edible, and now it's the prettiest yard in the neighborhood. Thanks! **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you, Marjory! We loved helping shape a landscape that feels beautiful, productive, and true to what you were looking for. **★★★★★ — mkpopp, March 2026** > Offshoots did a fantastic job designing and planting our small, urban back patio. The space was a neglected mud pit when we started, and Offshoots transformed it into a beautiful, usable patio. They really listened to what we were looking for and managed to fit an incredible amount of functionality into a small and very constrained space. I love watching our garden through the spring and summer as new plants and flowers emerge, one after another. Looking out the window at our lovely outdoor space even makes doing the dishes more enjoyable. **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you for your thoughtful words - we’re so glad the patio and planting have become such a special part of your home. It was a pleasure helping reimagine your urban patio. **★★★★★ — Jennie Goossen, March 2026** > Originally seated on an expansive lawn, we desired a biodiverse and productive landscape, including a native meadow. Offshoots designed and installed a permaculture-inspired landscape on our property that has since matured and evolved. Through this evolution, we have come to know and love the rhythm of this place, which has deepened our appreciation for the thoughtfulness behind its design. Even greater is our appreciation for the ongoing work of Offshoots’ field horticulture team. They know this property intimately and care for it with both expertise and genuine investment. As the landscape changes, I rely on their knowledge and judgment to guide thoughtful adjustments. In the ever-changing meadow, they carefully curate species—managing invasives while promoting native host plants that support biodiversity. Thanks to their care, we are able to simply enjoy this beautiful place as it continues to grow and change. **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you, Jennie, for your thoughtful review. Helping create productive, biodiverse landscapes through thoughtful design and horticulture is central to our work, and it has been especially rewarding to see your permaculture-inspired landscape continue to mature. **★★★★★ — Beth S, March 2026** > Offshoots helped us bring our restaurant patio visions to life! They took our inspiration photos and turned them into detailed, scaled plans with furniture, planter, and plant material recommendations. The end result was spectacular. Highly recommend! **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you, Beth. We loved being part of this project and helping design a patio that feels inviting and well considered. **★★★★★ — Patti Quigley, Nov. 2025** > I cannot brag enough about Offshoots and everyone on the team. They truly care about their work and treat my property like it's their own. The low maintenance, organic, sustainable, indigenous landscaping is flawless. They create a peacefulness that blends into the environment yet stands out in its beauty. You will not be disappointed if you choose them. **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you, Patti, for your kind words. Creating organic, low-maintenance landscapes that feel peaceful, beautiful, and connected to their surroundings is central to our work, so your review means a great deal to our team. **★★★★★ — Steve Yi, Oct. 2025** > We hired Offshoots Inc. a few years ago for a complete landscape redesign, and working with Terry was an absolute pleasure. From our first consultation, Terry took the time to truly understand our vision and the unique characteristics of our wooded property. > > One of the things I appreciated most was Terry's thoughtful approach to phasing the project. Rather than overwhelming us with costs, he designed a comprehensive plan in two phases that allowed us to spread out the investment while still achieving a cohesive overall design. The first phase has been completed, and the results exceeded our expectations—the modern stepping stone pathway, horizontal slat privacy screens, and carefully selected plantings have completely transformed our outdoor spaces. The design beautifully balances contemporary aesthetics with the natural wooded setting. > > We're eagerly waiting to complete phase two, but in the meantime, Offshoots' horticulture team initiated by Kate has been maintaining our plantings and beds. It's been wonderful to have that continuity—they know the design intimately and keep everything looking pristine. > > If you're looking for a landscape architect who combines creative vision with practical planning, sustainability-minded design, and excellent follow-through, I highly recommend Offshoots Inc. and Terry. The quality of their work speaks for itself, and their ongoing support has made all the difference. **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you, Steve, for such a thoughtful review. It has been a pleasure working with you on your landscape design, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to help shape a space that feels both contemporary and rooted in its natural setting. Creating ecologically grounded landscapes across the greater Boston area is at the heart of what we do so it means a great deal to have your trust in both our design and horticulture teams. **★★★★★ — Deirdre Sullivan, Oct. 2025** > They are the best!! So happy with their work! i can't say enoough about them. If you need any help at all they are the landscapers to call! **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you for your kind words, Deirdre! We are always grateful to be part of creating landscapes across Greater Boston that feel beautiful, functional, and ecologically grounded. **★★★★★ — Dale Bentson, May 2025** > The garden has been a work in progress since we moved into our 1950 remodeled ranch-style house in Newton, MA. Offshoots has been instrumental in designing, suggesting, and implementing everything from a new patio in the back to enhanced curb appeal for the front of the house and everything in between, including building an enclosed raised bed vegetable garden. Everyone from the principal to the newest hire has been friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great ideas. **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you, Dale. It has been such a pleasure working with you on your Newton property and helping shape your landscape over time. **★★★★★ — HU-160746717, May 2025** > Wonderful landscape architecture work and experts in their field -- the Mystic River Watershed Association has partnered with Offshoots for 8 years now on Blessing of the Bay Park in Somerville. **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you - we’re grateful for your long-time partnership and support. It has been a pleasure to contribute to the important ongoing work in Somerville over the years. **★★★★★ — Deirdre Sullivan, June 2023** > Love Offshoots! Very professional and creative when it comes to city gardens! We are so happy with their work! I highly recommend them. **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you, Deirdre! We’re so glad you’ve been happy with our work and we appreciate your support. **★★★★★ — BC C, June 2023** > Kate, Shelby, Joe and Kit from Offshoots team are just fantastic. They are easy to work with, flexible, and always deliver. Our family has worked with Offshoots for over six years on projects ranging from total backyard redesign (including hardscaping) to plant installations to general gardening. We value their partnership tremendously and highly recommend to all of those looking for landscape architecture support. Brian and Julia **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Brian and Julia - thank you for your thoughtful words. We’ve truly valued the opportunity to collaborate on everything from backyard design to installation and ongoing garden maintenance over the years. **★★★★★ — Brian Kuchar, June 2023** > We love working with Offshoots. Kate Kennen and her talented team are highly knowledgeable and passionate about their work. Their attention to detail, commitment to creating sustainable landscapes and ability to translate their designs to successful landscape installations is a unique skill set not often found in residential design. I highly recommend Offshoots if you are looking to create a special landscape that is in harmony with nature. **Comment from Offshoots, Inc.:** > Thank you for your kind review, Brian. It is always a pleasure collaborating with you, and we really appreciate your support of our approach to sustainable landscape design and installation. ## Selected projects - [Wellesley Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wellesley-residence-pj-vj~127072) - Location: Wellesley, MA - Photos: 20 - [Modern Garden Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-garden-retreat-pj-vj~7741208) - Location: Somerville, MA - Photos: 18 - [Contemporary Hillside Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-hillside-garden-pj-vj~7741272) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 24 - [Westwood Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westwood-residence-pj-vj~7007575) - Location: Westwood, MA - Photos: 41 - Description: Located in Westwood, MA, this vibrant, evolving outdoor landscape utilizes permaculture principles as inspiration for the programming and plant selection. The front lawn was replaced with a sweeping native meadow, supporting local pollinators. A new step stone path leads to retaining walls built with local stone and gardens that frame the front of the home, decentralizing vehicular access and expanding the experience of the front entry. Behind the home, two courtyards nestled in native gardens o… - [South Boston Courtyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-boston-courtyard-pj-vj~7741291) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 12 - [Sudbury Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sudbury-farm-pj-vj~7292233) - Location: Sudbury, MA - Photos: 62 - Description: This hobbyist farm is located in historic Sudbury, Massachusetts. The original house, built in 1911, was meticulously renovated and the addition was designed by Patrick Ahern to keep loosely within the period of the original house. Like the main building, the goal is to restore the existing landscape elements while enhancing some of the features to parallel the interests of the homeowners. A very active family, the homeowners wanted to provide as many opportunities for their household to enterta… - [North Shore Biotech Campus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-shore-biotech-campus-pj-vj~7292241) - Location: Ipswich, MA - Photos: 33 - Description: Collaborating with Richard Burck Associates, Offshoots designed and installed the ground level plantings for a Biotech Campus expansion on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The planting design responds to varied site conditions and utilizes six distinct native plant communities to transform a highly ornamental landscape into one that is ecologically connected to its surroundings. In 2022 and 2023 Offshoots Horticultural Installation team began installation of a large meadow area where native for… - [Rockport Hilltop Meadow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rockport-hilltop-meadow-pj-vj~7562460) - Location: Rockport, MA - Photos: 17 - Description: Nestled on a hill with sweeping views of Rockport Harbor, this charming home is surrounded by a low-maintenance, warm-season meadow. Designed with simplicity in mind, the meadow features a native blend of Little Bluestem, Purple Love Grass, Yarrow, and Penstemon. These plants mature together over time, creating a harmonious display of soft bronze and green tones that seamlessly complement the natural cedar construction of the house. With the harbor view as the focal point, native shrubs and tree… - [Campus Entryway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/campus-entryway-pj-vj~7741183) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 11 - [Tremont Urban Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tremont-urban-oasis-pj-vj~5891073) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 6 - Description: A family friendly residential courtyard space featuring outdoor dining, built-in benches, kitchen and storage. Faux turf for play can pop out in the future and be converted into a patio space for lounge furniture. Shade gardens and a dark gray fence offset the warm mahogany accent pieces. - [New England Coastal Summer Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-england-coastal-summer-garden-pj-vj~3535736) - Location: Dartmouth, MA - Photos: 14 - Description: Offshoots, Inc, designed this beach-side residence to utilize salt-tolerant natives for blending the residential garden into the preexisting coastal grasses. This particular coastal landscape is populated with pollinator species chosen for summer blooms. The gardens are designed in colored themes of purple and pink. Special care was taken in the planting arrangement to create the effect where the new planned landscape smoothly transitions into the original native landscape, providing visual cont… - [Urban Backyard Meadow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-backyard-meadow-pj-vj~7419239) - Location: Cambridge, MA - Photos: 5 - [Somerville Residences](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/somerville-residences-pj-vj~7296858) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Nestled in between two single-family units and one multifamily building sharing two lots, this charming courtyard features multiple plant communities designed and installed by Offshoots. Native plants take the lead and are accented by flowering perennials, a rain garden, and an edible plant buffer garden. The courtyard includes permeable pavers, an outdoor dining area, and a recycling center. Along the streetscape, traditional foundation plantings are replaced with low granite planter wells brim… - [Brookline Outdoor Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookline-outdoor-living-room-pj-vj~7296557) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This residential landscape was designed by Offshoots to provide an outdoor living room, kitchen, and dining area for a young family in Brookline, MA. Resilient and long-lasting materials and furnishings are paired with lush plantings to create an inviting multi-functional space. The site updates include the addition of granite walkways, patios, walls and landings as well as a modern stone kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. The space is rounded out with a fire pit that doubles as a cof… - [Stowe Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stowe-retreat-pj-vj~7182321) - Location: Stowe, VT - Photos: 10 - Description: Sweeping vistas set the scene for this majestic mountain retreat in Vermont. Perennial herb gardens were designed to provide a source of edible plants and herbs for the homeowners. Native stone blends the pool and terraces with the surrounding landscape. Birches and native plants surround the home, framing views from within and bring the native Vermont landscape to the foreground. - [Acton Agrarian Formal Vegetable Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/acton-agrarian-formal-vegetable-garden-pj-vj~698228) - Location: Acton, MA - Photos: 12 - Description: This formal vegetable garden features a stainless steel trellis, custom pergola and raised beds. - [Transitional Pool Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-pool-landscape-pj-vj~3658432) - Location: Newton, MA - Photos: 15 - Description: This low maintenance planting fits within the new England vernacular, linking indoors and outdoors with a pergola and new pool house. Landscape elements include a pool, water-wall, hot-tub and fire-pit. The project uses local materials and naturalistic plantings to create attractive and intimate garden spaces. - [Boston South End Roof Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boston-south-end-roof-deck-pj-vj~4338748) - Location: Boston, MA - Photos: 5 - Description: Roof Deck in Boston's historic South End overlooking the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. This roof deck features a variety of seating with planters for privacy and a fire pit for colder days. Plant choices are coordinated with furniture choices to present a united color scheme. - [Brookline Terraced Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brookline-terraced-garden-pj-vj~5891043) - Location: Brookline, MA - Photos: 12 - [Monmouth Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monmouth-patio-pj-vj~5892187) - Location: Brookline, MA - Photos: 6 [See all 40 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/offshoots-inc-pfvwus-pf~469929481) ## Ideabooks - [Materials](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45609404/list/materials) — 3 ideas - [We're Featured](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130580884/list/we-re-featured) — 3 ideas - [Pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5892788/list/pools) — 6 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/offshoots) ## Community Q&A **Q: Tree's** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi - can you tell me what kind of trees you have with the up lighting? thanks A: Thanks for reaching out. We planted River Birch at that project. All the best! **Q: Gravel** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the size and type of gravel used here? Looks great! A: Hi Tory - The gravel used here is pea stone which is about 1/8-3/8" and has a smooth finish. **Q: Plant question** *(in Photo Questions)* what is planted beneath the pear trees? A: The groundcover planting is bush beans and thyme. **Q: Beautiful! Name of grass on the right please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Miscanthus grass. Miscanthus sinensis gracillimus - A very hardy ornamental grass **Q: Path** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the path made from and how was it made? A: The path is washed peastone with 3/16" black steel edging **Q: What are the name of the trees?** *(in Photo Questions)* . A: The trees on the left are Thuja plicata 'Green Giant.' A fast growing evergreen Arborvitae. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*