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It’s sometimes difficult to describe a design concept in writing.  I recently talked about why you should use plant groupings in your designs and felt this pool setting gave a nice example of this concept. There is so much to gain by understanding and using plant groupings (or “plant massings” as they are sometimes called).

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 [...]

A Rain Sensor Alone Is Not The Answer I am a nut about irrigation management on my projects for two reasons: 1) It’s just the right thing to do considering water is such a limited resource, and 2) over-watering is probably responsible for 80% of the problems we have on these landscapes. A couple of  [...]

The homeowners had spent the first few years renovating the inside and exterior features of this 100 year old home.  It was time to begin updating the landscape to coincide with the tastes and lifestyle of this young family. The Concept What’s missing from this home’s yard is pretty obvious.  There is no expansive outdoor [...]