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One thing you learn from doing landscape renovation projects is what works and what doesn’t.  The test of time will often determine if something was built correctly or not. And because our work is outside, never underestimate the affects of  mother nature on the materials you choose and how they are “put together”.  Sun exposure, [...]

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 [...]

This could actually be a continuation of my last post on installing flagstone in grass. While setting the new flagstone path we came across a soggy area of lawn at the bottom of a stone stairway.  The homeowner said this area was usually wet. Looking the situation over with landscape contractor Dave Kennedy, we determined [...]

Why Use Bamboo? You’ve probably heard me say it before, “Use the right plant in the right place”.  You want to make choices that ensure long-term success both in beauty and function. There are numerous considerations when selecting plants, including cost.  This was a key factor in selecting Yellow Groove Bamboo (Phyllostachys aureosulcata). We wanted [...]