Design Masters, G A R D E N S, Landscape Design

Masters of Design: Anthony Paul

      “The way a garden sits in its landscape is my main concern. I sometimes feel that I fill in the foreground like a stage, and the background is done by a far bigger hand than mine…” –  Anthony Paul,   Website:  http://www.anthonypaullandscapedesign.com/ all photo are located there Recognized style:  Contemporary design of restrained, natural perennial plantings which enhance … READ MORE

G A R D E N S, Garden Tours

Garden Tour: Tuinen Mien Ruys

THE GARDEN: Called one of the most influential garden designers of the past century, Mien Ruys paved the for the modern Dutch landscape design. With a background in perennials and architecture Mien, bridged the gap between the two mediums to create her style.  She was not afraid to push the envelope of design and experimented with combination of different materials. The gardens … READ MORE

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Millstones in the Garden

Last year we completed a project that included a small water feature for the family’s dog to take a quick drink when outside. The feature needed to be low, include moving water and do the best at keeping the dog’s paws from getting soaked.  The solution we designed was an old millstone resting over river rocks with water bubbling up through … READ MORE

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Yew Dell Botanical Garden Visit

A few weeks back, the family and I had a long weekend trip to Nashville, TN. Along our drive, a much needed pit stop was timed with a visit to Yew Dell Botanical garden, just outside Louisville, KY. It was during a grey and chilly, fall day, so we had the gardens to ourselves other than the few vendors setting up for a wedding … READ MORE