Mature trees are an asset for any home, adding value to the property and reducing energy costs. We like big trees. We love that feeling of a …
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Why every landscape designer needs a blog
Growing up, I always wanted to be a writer. I read voraciously as a kid and I always envisioned myself locked in a cabin somewhere, with …
2017’s Holiday Poem
‘Twas the end of December, and out in my yard My branches were barren. The ground had gone hard. That night I was greeted with chills, …
Landscape lighting transformer basics
12 volt lighting is like magic. You’re taking regular household line voltage and stepping it down to something that’s much safer and easier …
Lighting for ponds and waterfalls
In 2017, we built several water features for a client who was turning a pretty blah property into their retirement home. The rear of the …
The limits on winter landscape projects in Virginia
Story time! December of 2009, I met with Bob and Marilyn to walk through the layout of their front walk. The crew was coming the following …
The best flagstone for you: natural cleft, thermal, or honed?
I don’t make any secret of the fact that I prefer natural stone to pavers, segmental wall block, or lick and stick stone. “Flagstone” can …
Does your project qualify for a Virginia landscape grant?
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ADMINISTER THESE PROGRAMS. IF YOU ARE NOT LOOKING TO HIRE US TO DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT THE …
How to install a stepping stone path that won’t kill you
We’ve all walked on a badly built stepping stone path. The first couple of stones rock or wobble a bit, and then suddenly you take a step …