Garden Design
- Flowers, foliage or woodland paths – it's all possible
- Water features, art work and careful combinations make all the difference between dull and dramatic
- Soil amendment is key to plant health. Understanding the soil is as important as selecting the plants
- Color echoes and contrasts together with interesting shapes and textures change a predictable plant palette into art.
- Narrow side gardens may be challenging but offer unique opportunities for vertical gardening
- An exposed concrete slab was reinvented as an English garden with a variety of seating nooks to explore
- After a quick makeover this home sold in 8 days
- Attention to detail is key when designing vignettes and plant combinations
- An old deck and sparse lawn were transformed into a colorful area for entertaining
- The home's exterior became warm and inviting with the addition of a garden to stroll through and a shaded deck
- Front gardens have so much potential
- Gardens should be experienced, not just observed
- This entire 150' x 50' border is drought tolerant and deer resistant
- Choosing garden art is the easy part – I will help you place it so the art and the garden are both enhanced
- Containers set into the border can add an extra layer of interest
- Fall beauty – layers of foliage
- Large spaces need broad strokes of color for impact
- Textural contrast is at the heart of a fall garden
- Even with frost this garden has a beauty
- Structures are an important element in the winter garden
- A well designed garden always has something to offer
Before & After Stories
While a picture is worth 1000 words it is also interesting to hear the story sometimes. Here are just a few of the garden transformations I have had the honor to be a part of recently;
Foliage First Makeover for a Front Garden
Before & After: Slaying the Beast to Discover the Beauty
Before & After: Front Garden Makeover
Before & After: Evolution of a Transformation
Garden Renovation: a phased approach
From Dreary Rental to Secluded Retreat
Inspired Design -Updating the Front Garden
A Garden of Celebration, Reflection & Healing
If You Think it Looks Good Now
Evolution, Renovation and Rejuvenation – Revisited
And finally discover what is The Role of a Garden Designer – you may be surprised! In fact there was so much I did a follow up post . Here's part 2 all about deck design.