COMMUNITY
In YOUR Backyard
SPLANTSCAPE outhern WITH UPCOUNTRY PLANT + DESIGN BY AMELIA ROSE SMITH
54 | MAY 2022
R
achael Freitas, of UPCOUNTRY Plant + Design, creates and implements landscape designs to draw people out of their homes and into nature. Rachael aims to achieve an elevated plant aesthetic through education and creative installation. She believes plants can and should invite people outdoors. Rachael began her career in sales, which quickly escalated to head designer at one of Southern California’s premier nurseries. Rachael realized her passion was shifting, so she took a leap and began working full-time
