When I was studying interior design I was fascinated by universal design. While I don't trust Wikipedia for everything, their definition nails it: Universal design refers to … [Read more...]
Commercial Landscape Design Project- Old House Vineyards in Culpeper, Virginia
Yes, I do commercial design work as well. Not bid work- I'm a firm believer that when the only deciding factor is the lowest bid, everyone (including the client) loses- but work … [Read more...]
Flagstone Patio Pics (Northern Virginia)
In amongst the craziness of spring, I took the time to slide by a flagstone patio/ dry-stacked fieldstone wall/ planting job I designed last spring. I have to say, I'm pretty happy … [Read more...]
Plant Profile: Mountain Fire Pieris
If you're looking for a funky little accent plant, Pieris japonica is a great choice, and the variety 'Mountain Fire' seems to do pretty well in northern Virginia. What's also … [Read more...]
Plant Profile: Chinese Fringe Tree
This is actually a fairly under-utilized plant, which is a darn shame. I love the Chinese Fringe Tree (chionanthus virginicus), partly because it's just so unusual that its blooms … [Read more...]