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How To Install A Flagstone Path In A Lawn
The look of natural flagstone set in grass can be beautiful if done correctly and used in the right situation. The turf in-between the stones softens the overall look of the path which can help distinguish it from other primary walkways. At the same time this technique can subtly connect different “points” in the landscape and [...]
Continue reading...Where Landscape Meets Lake
28. January 2010
Let’s take another visit to the lake home and landscape project by East Coast Landscape. In the last post we traveled down natural stone steps alongside a well-built and engineered waterfeature. We’re now almost to the shoreline and standing on a wide path covered in woodchips. This path actually travels a roundabout and gradual climb up [...]
Continue reading...Recognize The Potential Of The Site
3. January 2010
Observe and Conceptualize You probably already have a notion as to what you want or need in your landscape. And if you’re a designer you’ve probably interviewed the homeowner to understand their desires. This is important information, but you should not let those wishes (and even requirements) constrain your initial thinking of the site. Keeping the general [...]
Continue reading...Building The Garden Pavilion – RB Project #8.8
28. December 2009
The materials you use play an equal role to the workmanship in terms of how long something will last. Or, to be blunt, cut corners anywhere and you’ll live to regret it. You can see the integrity of the structural framework in the previous Project #8 post. Every component in this pavilion’s construction is top-notch. Anthony [...]
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8. February 2010
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