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Disguising A Utility Pole Although there are quite a few communities that do not have utility poles, I still think of them as a common issue (and challenge) in the landscape. Utility companies are not being design conscious when they place them – they can’t be. It’s a matter of support for their wires and they [...]
Continue reading...A Much Needed Walkway
5. August 2009
A Never Realized Feature This homeowner asked me for a design to renovate the front landscape. The only specific request they had was to save a beautiful Laceleaf Maple that was planted up against the foundation of the house. Beyond that they were relying on me to give their home a new look. I’ve written before [...]
Continue reading...Pool Cabana Transformation
10. February 2009
This simple cabana and a rectangular inground pool were on the property when the new homeowner moved in. As part of the overall renovation the cabana would get a facelift with not only interior improvements, but an exterior redesign that echoed some of the architectural elements of the home. The inside became a one room lounge [...]
Continue reading...Landscape Design for All Views – RB Project #4.4
27. May 2008
With landscape design you must appreciate that your composition will most likely be viewed from multiple viewing points. When I’m designing I like to spend time on the property to familiarize myself with all the different vistas. I enjoy the tasks of measuring and Site Analysis because this is where I learn a property’s personality. The setting [...]
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8. August 2009
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