Chris Kolb provides ecological landscape planning, scaled plans, conceptual pastel landscape studies, and thoughtful project stewardship for coastal homes and properties supporting the long-term health of Cape Cod’s land and water.
With over two decades of experience in landscape design, construction, and property care, he brings an interdisciplinary perspective shaped by design theory studies at Brown University and years of hands-on work within the coastal landscape.
Kolb Stewardship emphasizes thoughtful planning over high-volume landscape production. Chris approaches each property through the lens of long-term health and the careful relationship between land, water, home, family and habitat.
Sustainability is approached practically and holistically — balancing ecological function, durability, maintenance demands, financial realism, and the long-term well-being of both the property and the surrounding watershed.
Testimonials
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Chris Kolb of Kolb Custom Land Services is a wonderfully creative and inspired landscape designer, bringing extensive knowledge of both native and non-native plants and trees. When faced with a large, untamed backyard of rocks and eroding hills of sand, we interviewed several designers. Chris took hours of time to listen to our needs, ideas, concerns, and work within our budget. He prioritized stages of the backyard, guiding us with insights and advice. We have appreciated Chris’ focus on sustainability, for both the environment and our budget! He has guided us in our plant choices, transplanting shrubs to better parts of our property, and in propagating cuttings. He continues to be an awesome partner in the development of our gardens and backyard sanctuary. Thank you, Chris!
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Kolb Custom Land Services did a great job with the landscaping on our home here on Cape Cod. The house was built 35 years ago and the rhododendrons were taking over the front of our home and side. He moved these rhododendrons and put beautiful, mostly native, plants and shrubs in the front of our house which have held up very well. The native plants require very little maintenance. We also have more butterflies and bees than ever before.
Thank you, Chris, for the wonderful work! We are really enjoying our yard and it looks so much better!
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Chris Kolb is an exceptional landscape designer who is trustworthy and diligent. He has a strong background in horticulture and applies that knowledge in the design. Chris can install his designs or work with installation crews guiding their efforts. He can engage in detailed design discussions with clients who enjoy being involved in the details. As Chris is primarily a solo performer it works best if the client understands how and when other resources will be obtained on large projects.
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Chris has helped me with 2 projects.....pruning woody perennials, and most importantly to me.......Spring leaf mulching in garden beds. Aim to utilize leaves each year in garden beds by mowing and distributing where required. Chris is not only extremely knowledgeable about identifying native plantings which need to be protected and preserved.....but has the artistic ability to advise and execute work needed.