I was off to check on my crew in Leesburg VA, as well as stop by one of Craig’s previous installations to take some pictures. But, I was hoping to beat the rain. I pulled my car out in front of his client’s house….it was pouring. I sat for awhile hoping the rain would let… Read more »
Posts Tagged: design
Hot Color
Hot vivid colors like red, yellow and orange can be very appealing in the landscape. The hot color palette can be expanded to include vibrant purples or intense blues. I especially love orange flowers in my garden beds. Some great plants for orange color are Cosmos, Daylilies and Butterfly Weed to name a few. Cosmos… Read more »
The Garden Tour
We create beautiful outdoor spaces for our clients, but we also like to see those created by others….perhaps for inspiration and/or new ideas. Last Saturday, the 85th annual Georgetown garden tour was held. The tour is presented by the Georgetown Garden Club. I went to the tour last year with two of my daughters and… Read more »
The Three P’s
Pergolas, pavilions and porticos……do you know the difference? I’m a designer and I do know the difference, but even I get confused by the terminology. We utilize all three of these structures in designs for our clients, some more often than others. A pergola is a structure on vertical posts or columns that usually support… Read more »
The Back Yard Fire Pit
A very popular landscape option that we provide for our clients is the outdoor fire pit. Outdoor fire features extend the livability of the outdoor space into the evening as well as into the cooler seasons. Typically, we construct our fire pits out of stacked fieldstone. Although stacked field stone is the most common choice,… Read more »