Bonsai

Owen Reich is a qualified bonsai pro. Having spent 3 years in Japan under an apprenticeship, he is now living and working full-time in the SE United States.

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Garden Design

Japanese garden design is a specialty of Plant Alchemy. Having a unique horticultural perspective allows for modern adaptations of traditional concepts within the garden.

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Aesthetic Pruning

Aesthetic pruning is the shaping of existing trees and shrubs to adapt, refine and sustain designs and improve the impact of gardens.

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Defining Qualities

Multi-specialist skill set

A wide variety of experiences in green industries, from irrigation to rare plant propagation. With a special interest in use of native plants as well as Japanese gardens, Plant Alchemy’s design style for both individual specimens and whole gardens draws from a number of different influences.

Recycle | Repurpose

Recycling and repurposing materials that are local to the landscape and environment is something that Plant Alchemy prides itself in putting at the forefront of garden design.

International bonsai experience

After a decade of full-time travel for bonsai events, horticultural consulting and study in Japan, Plant Alchemy’s work will continue for select events and projects anywhere.

Projects

Bonsai

Goshen

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Aesthetic Pruning

Dopp Residential Garden

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Garden Design

Blevins Japanese Garden at Cheekwood

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Testimonials

"Our promise as a contractor is to build community value into every project while delivering professional expertise, exceptional customers service and quality construction."

"Through consistent communication, a deep knowledge of plants and landscapes, and detail oriented work that he clearly loves, Owen Reich, of Plant Alchemy, has taken our garden from what we thought was beautiful, to a truly exceptional work of art." - Belle Meade Homeowner

"Our promise as a contractor is to build community value into every project while delivering professional expertise, exceptional customers service and quality construction."