A garden is a living, ever-changing work of outdoor art. And the best garden designers are highly attuned to the fact that whatever they plant today is going to take on a life of its own tomorrow. Paying strict attention to technique allows a garden designer or landscape architect to create outdoor environments that look […]
Wildlife Gardening: Bringing Sound and Movement to Your Landscape
A wildlife garden is a pollinator-friendly garden. It is a habitat made of native flowers and plants that attract butterflies and other pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. Aside from the pleasure you will experience while watching the performances of these colorful insects and birds, you will see your garden plants thrive. You will also […]
The Allure of Garden Paths & Walkways
Artfully designed garden paths mimic a sensation similar to what we feel when walking in nature. You’ve probably had this experience walking a woodland path in one of our Northern Virginia regional parks: You pause at an overlook to take in the feeling of space rolling out before you. You sit for a moment and […]
Build the Foundation of Your Garden Design with Native Sedges
The Role of Sedges in Garden Design Sedges are a plant variety that possesses distinctive looks and hardiness. They are adaptable to a variety of site conditions and offer a trove of textures and colors that bring depth to your overall garden design. Until recently, sedge has been one of the most useful yet under-used […]
Northern Virginia Garden Design: Planting Bulbs for Early Spring Color
Why Add Flowering Bulbs to Your Northern Virginia Garden Design Four reasons to add early spring flowering bulbs to your garden design are: Low maintenance. Bulbs are self-sustaining and do not need irrigation. Deer proof. (except for tulips) Frost resistant. Some bulbs will push up right through snow. Early season color. Brightens a bare landscape. Surrounds […]
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