Let's forget about gardens and patios for a minute. It's fun to talk about what we do and how we do it. But, I rarely hear people talk about why they do what they do. I agree with Simon Senek (www.startwithwhy.com) when he says, Very few people ... Continue Reading
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Blur the Line Between Inside and Out
There is a wonderful ongoing conversation in the design world about how to “blur the lines” between interior and exterior spaces. Most of the conversation seems to be centered on new construction, which is great! But what are the rest of us to do ... Continue Reading
Top 5 Trees to Replace Ash
In case you haven't heard, there is a nasty bug called Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) that is wiping out ash trees across the eastern United States and is now in our backyard, literally. To learn more about this devastating pest, go to ... Continue Reading
Beyond Exterior Staging
Selling your home before the buyer even steps in the door As a landscape architect, I’ve been helping my clients maximize curb appeal for years. But some of my favorite projects were about helping the client get ready to sell their house, which is ... Continue Reading