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September 29, 2021 0 Comments

It was time to reclaim what was mine. I swung my Hori knife like a machete, slicing through thick stalks of pokeweed and tangles of morning glory vines. Woody saplings fell before my

January 29, 2021 0 Comments

As you look through our portfolio you may notice that we love natural materials. Our team takes pride in crafting beautiful plantings, artistic wood and steel structures, and of course, custom stonework. Stone

January 29, 2021 0 Comments

When you look out at your yard, do you see the same problems that have bothered you for years and you can't figure out a path forward? That's where our 3D and CAD

January 29, 2021 1 Comment

Food cooked outside just tastes better. I can't tell you why that is, but I can help you have more fun cooking outside and get better results. The right equipment is critical to

January 29, 2021 0 Comments

I can't think of a single argument against sustainable landscapes. If I told you we could design a landscape that would require less maintenance and fewer inputs, would last longer, would cost you

January 29, 2021 0 Comments

Eupatorium pupureum (Joe Pye weed) We love Virginia native plants, and you will too! More and more homeowners are discovering the benefits of incorporating natives into their landscape designs. These plants are a

September 17, 2020 1 Comment

ICON_PLACEHOLDEREstimated reading time: 3 minutes When someone asks me, “can I lay pavers/brick/flagstone over my crappy old concrete walk?” I think about the difference between frugal and cheap. Frugal is shopping at stores

May 26, 2020 0 Comments

ICON_PLACEHOLDEREstimated reading time: 3 minutes Virginia may not be that far south, but our summers do get crazy hot. It’s especially challenging for our clients building patios or pool decks with western exposure

December 20, 2019 1 Comment

‘Twas mere days before Christmas, but we hadn’t slowed down We were digging and building, criss-crossing the town. Not just us, oh no no, it’s everyone this year For some reason it seems

October 31, 2019 0 Comments

Every backyard garden pond is different, but they all require the same parts to function. The exact size of each component varies depending on the size of the pond but a pump is