It’s often difficult to see beyond our landscape’s flaws and obstacles. And, if you are not a seasoned gardener or landscape designer, those flaws can feel insurmountable. “We seldom come…

When clients call us saying they are putting their home on the market, we switch gears a bit and look at the landscape from the perspective of the potential buyers.  “There…

All gardeners have one struggle in common- foraging deer. I was on a sidestreet around the corner from Mount Lookout Square when I came across a lovely deer family- dad,…

The entrance to this front door is a walkway between the home and extended garage, a common design feature of homes in our area. While this entrance space is wide,…

Summer doesn't have to be a time of toil and struggle in the garden. It all comes down to careful planning. We share seven tips to create a garden that…

After a hard rain, or several days of storms like we recently experienced, I like to examine the mulch to see what needs to be done in the gardens, right…

I’ve been gardening for around 20 years doing it all myself. I’ve dug ponds, mowed, edged, built raised beds; you name it, I’ve tackled it. When I started working with…

I love it when I hear gardeners say they are introducing new plants in their gardens. There are simply too many fantastic plants not to try new additions each year.…

The addition of a stone element to your landscape is one of the best ways to add value, a permanent design feature and update your yard. Hardscapes can be as…

It must be summer because I’m writing about watering, yet again. We’ve had some nice rain showers the past week or so and the lawns and gardens are loving it.…