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You’ve probably heard me say it before when talking design, “It just looks and feels right”.  We know there’s more to it than that.  But just by implementing a few key principles of good design you can produce better landscapes. Where Does Good Design Begin? For me good design begins with considering function.  It has [...]

Rock Outcroppings Should Have A Purpose When I’m arranging and installing rocks & boulders to hold back earth there is a certain relief and confidence that it will look good.  This is because essentially the rock-work has a purpose and function, and to the viewer it makes sense being there.   I’m meeting the number [...]

Existing landscapes can offer information to help with a renovation plan. Most of your creative thinking and design concepts stem from the “wish-list” of the homeowner.  That’s good.  Our solutions should be tailored to their requests. But before you sit down with that wish-list and start drawing, spend some time on the property and get [...]

The Few, The Proud, The Busy There is not a week that goes by that a client doesn’t ask for a landscape maintenance company recommendation. These homeowners know enough about their landscape that they recognize inadequate or inappropriate care and are frustrated. I know of only a few professional maintenance contractors that do site-specific maintenance. [...]