The idea of a romantic garden conjures images of paths strewn with rose petals, arbors heaving under the weight of flowering vines, a water fountain surrounded by wildflowers, fireplace areas with cozy seating, or a footbridge over a babbling brook. You needn’t live in a country setting to have a beautiful landscape imbued with romantic […]
Fire Elements
What matters most
During the holidays we give extra consideration to those who grace our lives and matter most to us. About their likes and dislikes, things they do, places they go, where and how they live and arrange their environment to suit their needs for comfort, style, and taste. This leads us to think about our own […]
Of Yule and Winter Solstice
Yule is known to most of us as a synonym for Christmas. Familiar customs and traditions (yule log, wassail, and the decorated tree) stem from Yule, named for a Norse merrymaking midwinter festival called Jul. The festival lasted for 12 days. Today, Yule takes place on the day of winter solstice in the northern hemisphere […]
Serve up the landscape while making a statement
What’s on trend this year in the landscape and gardening realm? Some of the most sought-after design elements are wonderful additions to an intentionally curated outdoor environment. Gardens as totally organic experiences – clients are opting to include fruit trees and vegetable gardens in their landscape now that organic produce is in high demand. Outdoor […]
Mind the Views
Some of our favorite landscape designs cater to the stunning views our clients have from vantage points inside and outside of their homes. The most picturesque landscapes complement the surrounding scenery, combining amazing landscape design with breathtaking views of a cityscape, mountains, desert, or rolling hills. Striking outdoor spaces are extremely detailed in their planning, […]
Planning for an outdoor Fire Feature
Summer days are getting shorter, there’s a cool nip in the nighttime air, kids are heading back to school, and football season is beginning – fall is coming! As daylight hours wane the nights get cooler, we may lose time in the evening to enjoy our gardens and landscapes. But that doesn’t mean you get […]
