A Gift Idea

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Do you find that you sometimes have trouble thinking of the perfect gift to give to that special someone in your life? I read an article recently that mentioned a great gift idea – the gift of expert advice.  Is your wife dreaming of a beautiful back yard, but she doesn’t know where to start? … Read more »

Why the Change?

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Part of the art of designing beautiful landscape designs is the ability to achieve an ever changing sequence of color from season to season beginning in spring and continuing into late fall and even winter. Most of us think of spring and summer for the ultimate enjoyment of garden color, but your landscape can come… 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 »