I was off to check on my crew in Leesburg VA, as well as stop by one of Craig’s previous installations to take some pictures. But, I was hoping to beat the rain. I pulled my car out in front of his client’s house….it was pouring. I sat for awhile hoping the rain would let… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Landscape Design
Spring Wildflowers
It’s spring and the designers at Main Street are working long hours creating and installing beautiful landscapes and hardscapes for our clients. It’s hard to find time for other activities at this time of the year. But, Laura (our office manager) and I broke away for a couple of hours last Monday to go to… Read more »
The Three P’s
Pergolas, pavilions and porticos……do you know the difference? I’m a designer and I do know the difference, but even I get confused by the terminology. We utilize all three of these structures in designs for our clients, some more often than others. A pergola is a structure on vertical posts or columns that usually support… Read more »
Verry Berry
Color in the landscape is worthwhile considering while planning the winter garden. Red is what comes to my mind. Most berries are showiest in the fall when they first ripen, but others continue to brighten the landscape through the winter months. Hollies are typically the first plant we think of for red fruits. But, there… Read more »
The Garden Door
I like to call this my secret door project. From beginning to end, this landscape installation was a lot of fun and the clients were a pleasure to work with. Early in the process, they told me that they wanted a flagstone patio, a fire pit, some landscaping and a stucco garden wall with an… Read more »