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It’s A Gas Line…At Least Do That Right! It’s just amazing. I don’t think a day goes by without seeing some kind of lousy work. Homeowners generally can not distinguish good work from crap, especially on the technical side.  If the light goes on when the switch is flipped… all is good.  If the sprinkler [...]

Aren’t the seasons great!? Each have their own special qualities and autumn is no exception. And even though I’m stuck raking leaves from my front door every day for a month, the chore is a small price to pay. The fall colors illuminated by the autumn sun are indescribable. To my friends in the warmer [...]

Good design should not only address the aesthetics, but have a functional purpose as well. This is where the phrase “form follows function” comes from. Some Examples Where Form “Should” Follow Function You might wish to make an area appear more spacious.  It’s not uncommon to come across properties where there’s more house than yard.  [...]

Screen Plantings Don’t Just Screen We all know the two main purposes of screen plantings: privacy and block an unsightly view.  But there are other things to consider when planting a screen. You should be familiar with the term “outdoor room“.  It’s that fundamental principle of dividing a yard into “spaces” according to their purpose [...]