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...]
What’s your Landscape Personality?
(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...]
Welcome ABQ Home Expo Friends!
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...]
Tuesday Tip’s: Design Tip
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...]
Reduce crime, bring your neighbor a Valentine!
February is typically a high crime month in Albuquerque*. It’s cold, there are new post-Christmas toys, and we have less communication with our neighbors. One of the topics I’m passionate about is building community. I truly believe that less crime exists in strong communities and I’m not … [Read more...]
Snow Play…just in time for Sochi!
You may or may not know but my family loves the snow, we're quite possibly obsessed. We've skiied at hundreds of resorts in four countires, three continents and hiked up mountains, ridden countless chairlifts, snow cats, snow mobiles, and helicopters to get to the best powder on the slopes. Our … [Read more...]