Firepits are hot!
Since the dawn of time when humans first discovered it, we’ve been fascinated with fire. Fire has given us light, kept us warm, and cooked our food. Fire is mesmerizing to watch as flames change hues and embers undulate with flickering light breaking off to sail heavenward. In short, even before S’mores were invented, fire […]
Matching the Old and the New Masonry
Our clients’ beautiful country home needed some updating. They wanted us to create continuity between the house and the yard by covering the masonry wall attached to the side of the house. Since the wall was in perfect shape, just a little dirty, they asked us cover it with Oklahoma flagstone and replace an existing […]
You Can’t Paint a Dirty Wall (or Sidewalk)
We had a client this past year whose concrete sidewalk needed a facelift. It was old, dirty, and created a lackluster pathway leading to the entrance of an otherwise beautiful home. The homeowner previously tried to pain the sidewalk in an effort to hide the ugly concrete. Have you ever heard the saying you can’t […]
How to: Watering in the Winter
In case you didn’t know, watering your plants in the winter is integral to ensuring their survival. Winter weather is cold, dry, and windy, a villainous trio of conditions out to wreak havoc on your garden. The low humidity and strong dry winds of winter can cause root damage, which affects the health of the […]
Atlanta History Center Stone Pathway Renovation
Welcome to one of our favorite places, the Atlanta History Center (AHC). Amidst the beauty and bustle of Buckhead (North Atlanta), the AHC is an oasis of green, 33 acres to be exact, filled with historic houses, gardens and award winning exhibitions. The AHC transports the visitor with opportunities to learn, relax and experience the […]
Keeping the Soil Where it Belongs
Because our business involves disturbing land, we are very aware of the need to keep soil in its place. I was reminded of this recently by a walk in my neighborhood. I live a few streets away from the Etowah River in Lumpkin County. While on my walk, I looked through the woods and noticed […]
Staying Current with Water Features
Jason and I have installed many water features over the years. They can range widely in their complexity and might be overwhelming at first to consider adding to your garden. However, I believe they are always worth it. Water, in its ancient ways, provides tranquility, prosperity, and restoration. Don’t underestimate what the power of a […]
The Earlynn Miller Project: Life Changing Work
Meet Dr. Earlynn Miller: Dancer, teacher, visionary, lover of life. Earlynn came into my life as my fathers’ partner. She passed in the spring of 2021. Earlynn Miller was an incredibly creative and artistic soul who retired from a 30 year career as full time dance faculty at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Art […]
Edge of Tomorrow
One very common design element in the field of landscaping is garden edging. This is something my clients are always asking me to do for their yard. Though I do think edging can be useful both visually and practically, there are some aspects of it that not every landscape artist will tell you about. As […]
The Stone Wall at the End of the Rainbow
Dry Stone Walls in Ireland Jason and I recently went on a much overdue vacation to Ireland. It was magnificent. We biked along the coastline and through the rolling green hills. We were surrounded by gorgeous scenery including castles, cliffs, rivers, lakes, many coastal trees and plants, and lots of winding, ancient, beautiful stone walls. […]
