About Us
Peter G. Burke, ASLA, an accomplished landscape designer, established Gaelic Clover Landscape Design LLC. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from the SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry at Syracuse University.
Over the past 23 years, Peter has gained extensive expertise in landscape architecture and design. His project portfolio includes residential and commercial landscapes, community gardens, and more. Based in Buffalo, NY, Peterโs work extends across various communities in Western New York, as well as in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
Our Philosophy
We craft customized plans for each client, ensuring they complement the architecture, and reflect the client's preferences in color, texture and material size. Each landscape design is unique to your property & tailored to your individual style while taking into consideration environmental conditions & local ecosystems to achieve balance and unity within the landscape.
We believe that every client deserves a one-of-a-kind design, and that no two designs should ever be identical. Whether you're a homeowner looking to refresh your garden, designing a new outdoor living space, planning a new property, or a business owner seeking to revitalize an outdated landscape, we are here to help you create a personalized plan that brings your vision to life.
Landscape Design Details
Servicing Western New York including but not limited to the City of Buffalo, Amherst, Clarence, Cheektowaga, East Amherst, Grand Island, Hamburg, Lancaster, Orchard Park, Tonawanda, West Seneca, Williamsville, Youngstown, and beyond...
Clients who engage our landscape design services receive a PDF copy of the landscape design and materials palette, suitable for their own construction or for use by a landscape contractor. Our CAD-based program ensures each concept is accurately scaled.
Below are several design elements that can discussed and incorporated into your project.
Design
Commercial Landscapes
Garden Design
Native Planting Plans
Outdoor Entertainment Spaces
Planting Plans
Residential Landscape Design
Site Master Planning
Small Garden Design
Swimming Pool Design
Site Elements
Containers
Garden Art
Landscape Lighting
Planters & Pots
Privacy Screens
Sculptures
Site Furnishings
Hardscape
Arbors, Fencing & Screens
Boulders
Columns & Piers
Driveways & Paths
Firepits & Fireplaces
Fountains
Lighting
Natural Stone
Outdoor Kitchens
Pavers
Patios & Walkways
Pergolas & Trellises
Retaining Walls
Steps & Terraces
Steppingstones
Swimming Pools
Wall Stone
Water Features
Softscape
Garden & Landscape Design
Family Play Space Planning
Foundation & Screening Plantings
Native Gardens
Perennials Gardens
Deer & Rabbit Resistant Plants
Pollinator Gardens
Plant Material Selection
Rain Gardens
Seasonal Colors with Bulbs & Tropicals
Secret Gardens
Sustainable Gardens
Winter Interest
Xeriscaping
LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROCESS
Below are the main steps of the landscape design process which is followed for each project.
1. Initial Interview
During the initial meeting, our landscape designer will interview the client to understand the project goals, identify or mitigate any potential issues, and gather the necessary information to create a successful design.
2. Site Analysis
Property surveys are invaluable for developing landscape designs for both small and large projects. After receiving a copy of your survey and inputting it into our design program, we'll arrange a site visit to verify dimensions and/or gather additional site information not included in the survey.
3. Materials Selection
All material selections, whether plant materials, hardscape elements (like pavers, wall stone, natural stone, etc.), lighting, site furniture, or planters, must consider the unique circumstances of each project site. Choosing the right plant materials is essential in the landscape design process. Client meetings will be utilized to select both man-made and natural materials.
4. Design Development
After completing steps 1, 2, and 3, we produce a conceptual landscape design, which is presented to the client either in person or via Zoom. The client reviews the concept, and any feedback or concerns are considered in developing the final design or masterplan. For each stage of the design process, the client receives a scaled PDF.