My landscape design class at the New York Botanical Garden ended a couple of weeks ago. Now that the class has ended, I’m on my own. Immersed in computer aided design software, with no one to turn to. I have to admit, there are times that I have felt strong temptations to go back to […]
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Here is a brick and granite patio being installed in Redding, CT. A design you don’t see everyday. When discussing materials for patios with our landscape clients, I always suggest using materials that already exist on the property and house and use those materials for any new construction projects. The reason for that is the
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I lot of people can put plants in the ground and a lot of people call themselves landscape designers but that doesn’t mean they are good at what they do. I had an opportunity to redesign this landscape in Bridgewater, CT. At the time, the house was only seven years old and when I arrived
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Why are trees transplanted? I’ve asked this question to myself many times over the years. The thought usually comes to me in the middle of moving a large tree at a client’s property. As you can imagine, it’s a huge expense to move a mature tree so, if you’re planning to plant a tree, make
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We have a landscape design and installation project in Bridgewater, CT. When designing the front entrance to the house, I thought it would be a nice touch to add a picket fence. The thought behind the fence was that it would create an intimate space as well as give a sense of privacy for this
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