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Landscape Plantings Marry House To Site
Have I gone too far with this metaphor? Two of the functions of good planting design that work together to marry the house to the site are: to complement the home to have the home appear integrated (connected) to its surroundings There are certainly other functions accomplished by good planting design, like creating spaces, directing views and traffic, screening, [...]
Continue reading...Creative With Climbers
8. August 2009
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 [...]
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25. June 2010
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