Offshoots Productive Landscapes
Offshoots Productive Landscapes is a hybrid practice in Boston offering landscape architecture, planning, and horticultural installation services. Founded in 2012 by registered landscape architect Kate Kennen, the roughly 17 person team covers design, horticulture, operations, and field work. Projects range from residential gardens and multifamily landscapes to parks, streetscapes, playgrounds, green infrastructure, and phytoremediation planting. The field team installs and cares for landscapes designed by Offshoots, with attention to careful planting, responsible sourcing, healthy establishment, and long term performance. The firm holds a Best of Boston 2022 award and Best of Houzz 2026 for Landscape Design.
Services
Residential garden design
Multi-family and commercial landscapes
Parks and streetscape design
Playgrounds and natural play
Phytoremediation and phytotechnologies
Why choose us?
Location & hours
547 Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129, USA
FAQs
What services does Offshoots offer?
Offshoots provides landscape architecture, planning, and horticultural installation. Design and planning covers residential gardens, multifamily and commercial landscapes, parks and streetscapes, playgrounds and natural play, phytoremediation, and green infrastructure. The field side handles landscape installation, fine gardening, seasonal maintenance, planting establishment, and ongoing horticultural care.
Do you handle both design and installation?
Yes. Offshoots is a hybrid practice, so the design studio prepares the plans and the field team installs and cares for landscapes designed by Offshoots.
Where are you located?
The Boston office is at 547 Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129, in the Charlestown section of the city. Offshoots also lists a second office in Bristol, Vermont.
What are your hours?
The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Are your staff certified?
Yes. The team includes registered landscape architects along with staff holding Massachusetts Certified Arborist, ISA Certified Arborist, MA Certified Horticulturist, and National Green Infrastructure Certified Practitioner credentials.
Do you work on public and nonprofit projects?
Yes. Project types include parks and streetscapes, playgrounds and natural play areas, and nonprofit and mission driven work, alongside residential and multifamily landscapes.
How large is the team?
Offshoots has roughly 17 staff members working across design, horticulture, operations, and field positions.
How do I get in touch?
Call the office at (617) 500-6530 during business hours or send a request through this page and the team will follow up.