In the post I just did about stamped concrete, I failed to mention one of my other issues with stamped concrete: the vertical surfaces …
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Is Stamped Concrete Any Good?
It's funny- for the longest time, I would have said no. Emphatically, in fact. After all, there have always been several flaws with stamped …
Overused Plants?
Thanks to the magic of Twitter (do you follow me?), I stumbled across the Garden Designers' Roundtable, a really cool blog to which …
How Do Permeable Pavers Work?
Permeable pavers are becoming a popular choice, especially in Northern Virginia. As local governments have become more concerned about …
Causing Problems Downstream
With three cats, we're always fighting the problem of every upholstered surface getting covered in fur. It doesn't help that we have one …
Where to Buy Pavers in Northern Virginia
Since we're talking about pavers lately, I figured it may be useful to point out where they're available to look at and purchase. I'm a big …
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 …
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 …
Best Plant Blog I’ve Found
Sorry for my absence from this blog- spring rush and all. But hey, ignore the tumbleweeds and check out the most amazing plant blog I've …