2026 World Landscape Architecture Month Spotlight - Executive Landscaping

Exceptional Seaside Craftsmanship: A Look Into Executive Landscaping

The first installment in our 2026 World Landscape Architecture Month series is Executive Landscaping, based in the Cape Cod region of Massachusetts. They are known in New England as a reliable, all-in-one landscaping provider offering comprehensive design, expert construction work, and ongoing care services.

We spoke with their landscape designer, Tidal Henry, about his experience and approach in landscaping in The Cape. Read his full interview below:

What first drew you to landscape architecture/design, and how has that motivation evolved over time?

What drew me to landscape design was working as a field worker, installing designs of others and being so proud of the finished product. That motivated me as a designer to make designs that work and to provide all the information I can to help successfully install the design.

How would you define your approach to landscape design today?

Design is always client and site specific, so I always start there.

Is there a project that best represents your work or approach? What makes it stand out?

A project in a historic district here on Cape Cod best represents my work. What made it stand out was using a vernacular of older style plants and the creation of native meadows, in lieu of using mulch.

Are there specific materials, plant palettes, or design elements you consistently return to in your work? Why?

Here on Cape Cod, it’s bluestone, hydrangeas, roses, and grasses.

What shifts are you seeing in how outdoor spaces are designed or used today?

As sites become more compact, the need for fastigiate (narrow and column-like) planting has never been more important.

What experiences, people, or projects have had the greatest influence on your perspective as a designer?

Driving through Yellowstone National Park and experiencing the almost pristine natural habitat will always stay with me. Then, Roberto Burle Marx for his unique sense of layout, Miroslava Ahern for her clean execution, and Piet Oudolf for his commanding use of plants.

What’s something about landscape architecture that you wish more clients or homeowners understood?

I wish more clients and homeowners understood the value of geometry.

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