Landscape Architect and Horticulturist focused on cold-climate gardening. Emily designs resilient outdoor spaces that withstand Canadian winters, specializing in native plants, drainage solutions, and hardscaping.
Emily Thorne is a registered Landscape Architect (OALA/CSLA) with a passion for sustainable exterior design. For over a decade, she has designed residential landscapes that manage stormwater through permeable paving, rain gardens, and bioswales, directly addressing the flood risks common in Canadian spring thaws. Her horticultural expertise lies in selecting Zone 3-5 native species that thrive without excessive irrigation or chemical inputs. Emily also writes extensively on extending the outdoor season, designing winter-proof pergolas, and creating "winter interest" gardens that look beautiful even under snow. She combines technical grading knowledge with aesthetic vision to solve problems like ice dams and basement leaks through proper landscaping.