It’s been 24 years since i graduated college and I’ve been behind the wheel at Designing Eden llc. Over that time we’ve created a bunch of successful landscapes as well as some that were not so successful. I’ve definitely learned some things over that time period about people, plants, landscape maintenance and gardens in general. […]
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Here is a color rendered landscape plan for a house in Litchfield County that we completed a couple of years ago. The plan incorporates a pool, pergola, outdoor kitchen, seating walls, a bluestone terrace, and an outdoor fireplace all surrounded by colorful landscaping.
A landscape plan for Litchfield County Read More »
Why do we create gardens around a house? Is it to add color to the landscape? Is it to add interest? I think one of the most important aspects that gardens and landscapes provide is some softness to all the hard. Even the nicest house can feel overbearing without any plants in front of it
Common Landscape Design Mistakes: Softening edges. Read More »
One of the most important components to the front yard landscape is the space between where guest park their cars and the front door. Creating an experience for your visitors as they exit their cars and approach the front door should create a memorable experience that is easy to navigate and gives no doubt which
Litchfield County Landscaping: Making an entrance Read More »
Once the cold weather arrives, your containers do not need to head for winter storage. Here are some ideas for your containers through winter. I saw this container at the new residential development in Bethel. Whoever designed it did a beautiful job. A Yellow Twig Dogwood fills a snow covered container in winter. I love
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