It’s rare that we find a client that doesn’t want a low maintenance garden. Many people think low maintenance means no maintenance, which is typically not the case in most gardens. In general, a low maintenance garden would be one that you wouldn’t need to fuss with more than 1-2 times a year although everyone’s…
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Is a Greenhouse Right for You?
At this time of year, when we long to be out in our gardens, many may be thinking of adding a greenhouse. They are great for extending your growing season, starting seeds, and providing stability and flexibility for more tender plants. While greenhouses can be a beautiful addition to your garden, there are a few…
Landscaping Around Septic Lids
Whether you walk by them or have to stare at them from your kitchen window every day, septic lids can be an eye sore in an otherwise beautiful garden. While it’s important that you are able to access your septic lids, it doesn’t mean you have to look at those big, plastic circles all the…
Winter Water Feature Maintenance
There’s nothing spookier than a water feature that isn’t running properly. By following these simple care guidelines, you’ll be able to keep your water feature in tip-top shape throughout the winter. Remember to unplug your water feature before performing any maintenance to keep everyone safe. As the leaves continue to fall and windstorms happen frequently…
Winter Garden Maintenance
The chill of winter is subsiding, and the signs of spring are emerging. Time to get the garden ready! The bulk of late winter garden maintenance lies in cleanup but there is quite a bit of pruning to be done as well. Late February into March is the perfect time to get your garden ready for spring. Don’t fret if you are a little late, jump out there when you can.
The designer’s role in the construction process
There are many great benefits to having your designer involved in the construction process. The main one is that they know your project better than anyone else and can provide direction, insight and answers to complex questions about the design that may come up during installation.
Maximizing value- How to get the most out of hiring a designer
If you have worked with multiple designers before you know firsthand that there are a lot of similarities in the process. If you have not worked with a designer before here are some tips to get the best results.
How to choose a landscape designer
Once you have decided that you need to hire a landscape designer it can be a confusing process to decide who the best designer for the job will be. There are many factors to consider. Services offered The services each designer offers will vary. Some of the services that could be important for your project…
What is a Landscape Architect? Why hire a Landscape Architect?
A Landscape Architect is a professional who is licensed to practice landscape architecture. Landscape Architects design projects ranging from parks, trails, community planning, school and professional campuses, commercial landscapes, environmental restoration, and residential landscapes- just to name a few. All 50 states require licensure which is one of only approximately 60 professions to be licensed…