Sometimes you work with a landscape design client and an idea pops into your head. You think “wow, this is great! I just cleverly summed up the client in a bold visual statement and they’ll love it!” When this happens…
I like to play a game I call underrated You can play it with bands, actors, foods, anything you want. Example: underrated/overrated = Hudson Hawk is a brilliant and underrated movie/ Sideways is an incredibly overrated movie that makes me…
You’ve decided to make that change and get your yard redesigned. Congratulations! Feels good, doesn’t it? But now you’re getting conflicting info. Some of your friends are saying you need to engage a landscape designer. Some are saying you need…
Townhouse landscape design is tough, because you generally don’t have a lot of space to work with. This is especially true in a townhouse front yard, which is why you see the same thing at every townhouse: 3-5 evergreens against…
I read online garden and landscape forums from time to time. Seeing what questions homeowners post there gives me a little insight into what you all are thinking. It’s akin to reading Cosmo to better understand women back when I…
I’ve always wanted to be a successful prognosticator. It’s much easier to be a procrastinator, though. That notwithstanding, I’ve gazed into my crystal ball and come up with what I think we’ll see more of in 2013. Ok, I’m actually…