G A R D E N S, Garden Tours, Landscape Design
In August I traveled to Detroit for the APLD Design Conference for the Post-Conference garden tours. Details on the whole conference here and details on how to become a member for future trips/events here. This trip included my mom (head of our maintenance division) and two co-workers, Kathy and Ryan, that needed an early-August inspirational surge. We traveled up Sunday night … READ MORE
Advice, G A R D E N S, gardening, Gardens, Landscape, Landscape Design, Plants
I will be the first to say, I am a designer who looks a texture before color. And as you can guess, I think this pairing is a show stopper. Yes, I know it is not for everybody, but if you like working with a limited pallet of green and white look no further. The two plants, Salix alba ‘Sericea’ & Hydrangea paniculata ‘Lime … READ MORE
annuals, G A R D E N S, gardening
February is the month for seed catalogs and placing orders for perennials. Along with the orders for clients and our nursery, I also have a list for home- at the request of my wife pushing me for more cut-able flowers. The specific requests for our house are foliage and flowers in whites, greens and blacks/purples that can be cut throughout the summer for arrangements … READ MORE
G A R D E N S, Garden Tours, Gardens
I am catching up with sharing the gardens I toured back in August during my trip to Holland and Belgium. First is the Heerenhof Garden or H House, located in the lush area of Maatricht, Holland. The gardens offer a fresh perspective on design and what can be done in a relatively small and narrow space. The space offers dramatic … READ MORE
G A R D E N S, Personal, Uncategorized
I thought next week would never get here, but after such a busy summer it came faster than expected. I am going to The Netherlands and Belgium with the Perennial Plant Association (PPA) for a 14 day tour of 25 gardens, nurseries and flower shows. It is what my wife is calling the ultimate plant geek tour, but I am … READ MORE
G A R D E N S
We took a day trip over to Savannah during our vacation. We enjoyed eating at Paula Dean’s Lady and Sons, Shopping and walking the different Squares. The trip was the perfect balance to the days spent at the beach. This was our first shopping stop in downtown Savannah. The whole store was a palate of natural woods, grays and pops of orange. … READ MORE
G A R D E N S
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