Happy Summer! I hope your garden is in full bloom. Here's what's blooming in mine. Any idea about this purple bloom? This one was a volunteer in my garden this year thanks to my neighbor. So what's blooming in your garden? Please share your photos on facebook. … [Read more...]
A few years back when the economy was crappy and I was home with my first born son I became a champ at thrift-ing and green living. Of coarse so was everyone else. We had gotten rid of cable so magazines became my go to entertainment while I was nursing. I'd anxiously await the mail … [Read more...]
It's a dogs life, use dogs to build community: take them for neighborhood walks and meet new friends mix it up by choosing a variety of routes, and experience new streets place a dog water bowl along the sidewalk to create the "dog water cooler" so they'll … [Read more...]
City of Albuquerque Little Library in McDuffie Park. Little Library donated by the PTA at Zia Elementary School. The seeds of Spring have been planted throughout the communities and these little librarys are popping up all over. What a great way to encourage literacy and community one book at a … [Read more...]
The sound of trickling, gurgling, and running water masks background noise. Water reflects and extends beautiful patterns and colors throughout the landscape. Whether large or small, formal or informal, water features create a focal point. Water features provide evaporative cooling when wind … [Read more...]
It’s summer, “go outside and play” Kids and their “free time”. Where did it go? Longer school days and more homework, structured activities, "playdates", and screen time. So why did everyone play outside decades ago and no one does it now? Neighborhoods are DEAD. Kids need other … [Read more...]
Happy Earth Day! Want to learn more about Sustainable Design for FREE? Join me this Saturday at the Albuquerque Home & Garden Show, 10:30am EXPO NM. I've got FREE tickets, just comment below if you want one! … [Read more...]
Want to live more “green”, start simple. Arm yourself with a reusable water bottle and some grocery totes. Feeling gutsy, then make or get a few cloth bags for the bulk bins and reusable jars for your meats and cheeses. I know, it’s crazy talk but just watch your trash dwindle! … [Read more...]
Why do we prune? 1. To maintain the health of your plants. 2. To direct growth 3. To remove undesirable growth 4. To increase quality or yield of flowers or fruit. 5. To maintain safety 6. To create hedges or topiary First off we need the right tools. … [Read more...]
It's my birthday and every year I reflect on the past year and the year to come. {It’s not hard to do since today is the second to last day of the year.} I’m going to let you in on a little secret, 2014 is going to be FANTASTIC! I have a lot planned for Brown, green & more. This will be the … [Read more...]
I’m a Landscape Architect who does Landscape Coaching to help you unearth your yard’s potential! 
