One of my favorite things to do on this blog is to profile recent projects. It's a fun opportunity to show what's possible, and maybe brag a little. Hey, my clients let me create … [Read more...]
What’s behind door # 1? Helping guests find your front door
I grew up in a 1950s ranch house in Rhode Island. It's the one in the photo above. You can see that there are two doors on the front of the house: the front door, which is in the … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Building a Pergola in Northern Virginia
I get a lot of requests from people interested in adding a pergola to their landscape. They’re cool to begin with and they’ve been made all the more popular by HGTV, etc. over the … [Read more...]
What Makes Danver Stainless Steel Cabinetry So Great?
In the past year I decided to become a dealer for Danver stainless steel cabinets. I get approached many times a year by companies who want me to hawk their products, so what made … [Read more...]
Replacing Storm Damaged Trees in Virginia, Maryland, or DC
Well, it looks like Winter Storm Titan!!! (cue dramatic music) is fizzling out already, but that's not to say it didn't bring ice and snow with it. Luckily it's still early enough … [Read more...]
Can a Built-In Charcoal Grill Be Installed in an Outdoor Kitchen?
I'm a charcoal snob. It's one of the reasons why I really only deal with the higher end gas grills, because an infra-red sear burner is the only way to get the same sort of awesome … [Read more...]
Why Landscape Design for Plant Collectors is So Haaaaaaaaard (and How to Make a Cohesive Collection)
One can break landscape design clients into general categories. There are the "I don't care whatever you want" types; the ones who are excited about the project and invested in the … [Read more...]
Will an online design forum make you hate your yard?
The internet is great. I mean, where else do you get to see stuff like this? I spend a good bit of time online, as my social media activity (it's all for work!) will attest, … [Read more...]
Good neighbors don’t plant running bamboo!
I'll admit that I'm not always the most extroverted person. When we visited the beautiful Annefield Vineyards in Saxe, Virginia, the thought of an old house in the middle of 100 … [Read more...]
Why did this paver walk fail? The value of edge restraint
I was walking into a meeting at a hotel last week when I saw what my path looked like. Here's a hint: your paver walk should NEVER look like a half-unzipped Members Only jacket. … [Read more...]
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