1. DOODLE the spaces: First let’s start with the big picture. Public space: accessible and visible to all, Private space: an invitation only space and Utilitarian space: your work and storage space. Go doodle these spaces on your plan. 2. DRAW the areas: Now break those spaces apart … [Read more...]
(Mostly a's) (Mostly b's) (Mostly c's) (Mostly d's) CONGRATS on taking the Quiz! Click on your personality and search the design boards to see what garden resonates with you! WARNING...You are going to be bursting with ideas, so grab the brainstorming list from last week, add your … [Read more...]
Need more kitchen scraps, set up a composting pail at yours or your spouses office and watch the scraps pile up. Be sure to include a small sign telling folks what to put in the pail. … [Read more...]
Welcome to my blog, so glad for you to join me here. Did you take the Landscape Personality Quiz? What's yours? Need the Quiz, go here. Wanna learn more, click on the Landscape Personalities below and get inspired. Let's make this a great year for your … [Read more...]
The garden magazines and intarwebs are talking spring dreaming. Last week we did our Landscape Inventory. Personally, I love winter so I’m not in a rush for spring but there’s no harm in dreaming. If you haven’t already, jump over to Google Earth and get an aerial image of your yard. Grab your … [Read more...]
Find a window that looks out onto a part of your yard. Set up a chair for a few days and peer out that window at varying times throughout the day. What can be seen from there? What shapes, colors and textures are interesting? How do you use this space? How often does it get sunlight? Is it … [Read more...]
Design Tip: Create year-round interest in your garden. · Plant complimentary colors together – yellow/purple, red/green, blue/orange · Incorporate plant combinations that bloom during different times of the year. · Plant a variety of foliage types and … [Read more...]
MEANS: 1. Tools: pitchforks, square-point shovel, water hose with spray head. 2. Enclosure: Something that will keep the material contained and maintains moisture. i.e. chicken wire, tarp, black bin, upside down garbage can, etc. 3.Time: Composting takes time. Variables such as … [Read more...]
Community is defined as a group of people who live in the same area. That may be a city, town or neighborhood. I can honestly say that I live in an amazing neighborhood. AKA “the party street” and while we do have our fair share of block parties the relationships go much deeper than that. … [Read more...]
One of my first school science projects in grade school was on composting, in high school I spent my winter breaks tying Christmas trees together for use in gulf coast restoration, and in college I took an interest in land art in my free time. I've always been intrigued by how people … [Read more...]
I’m a Landscape Architect who does Landscape Coaching to help you unearth your yard’s potential! 
