Ever since starting my landscape design firm I've had an opportunity to meet with a lot of people, look at a lot of yards, and have a lot of … [Read more...] about Does great landscape design make us happier?
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Travertine Paver Patio Installers in Virginia – What to Know
When I was designing landscapes in Arizona, one option we had available to us was travertine marble tile. These were actual tiles - typically 12"x12" … [Read more...] about Travertine Paver Patio Installers in Virginia – What to Know
Understanding Flagstone: Sawcut, Thermaled, and Chiseled Edges
You've decided to use flagstone in the landscape. Good call! You may not be done making decisions, however. If the stone will be used in an … [Read more...] about Understanding Flagstone: Sawcut, Thermaled, and Chiseled Edges
Drainage and Infrastructure Are Not Like Milk Duds
I'm still recovering from Halloween - 538 trick-or-treaters is a LOT Of kids - and it's still framing how I look at things. Of the nearly $200 we … [Read more...] about Drainage and Infrastructure Are Not Like Milk Duds
Dry Streambeds for Drainage in the Landscape
Often when I'm meeting with a landscape design client in the DC metro area, drainage comes up as a concern. Sometimes the client knows he or she has … [Read more...] about Dry Streambeds for Drainage in the Landscape