Story of a Water Garden

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We installed this boulder water garden back in 2007 for a very nice couple in Leesburg, Virginia. A source of pride and joy for the homeowners, the pond has been enhanced over the years by their special care and continual planting additions. I met with the clients again recently.  We will be installing a back… Read more »

The Train Garden

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Joan had the recent privilege of working with a train enthusiast in Haymarket, VA.  This client has always had an interest in trains and has displayed them during the Christmas season.  Recently retired, he decided that expanding on his train collection would make a great hobby. With the help of Joan and crew, the homeowner… Read more »

Hot Color

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Hot vivid colors like red, yellow and orange can be very appealing in the landscape. The hot color palette can be expanded to include vibrant purples or intense blues. I especially love orange flowers in my garden beds.  Some great plants for orange color are Cosmos, Daylilies and Butterfly Weed to name a few.  Cosmos… Read more »

The Garden Tour

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We create beautiful outdoor spaces for our clients, but we also like to see those created by others….perhaps for inspiration and/or new ideas. Last Saturday, the 85th annual Georgetown garden tour was held.  The tour is presented by the Georgetown Garden Club.  I went to the tour last year with two of my daughters and… Read more »

Snow in the Landscape

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The snow was so pretty yesterday morning. I decided that I shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to get some nice pictures in our display at Main Street Landscape. The daffodils are blooming……popping through the snow.  And, no worries, they are fine when the snow falls.  Most of our spring flowering bulbs are well adapted to… Read more »