Pergola’s
I get a lot of questions about pergola’s, arbors and trellis’ . . . a lot. for good reason. Structure adds a lot to the designed landscape. With structure you bring order, refinement, extension of the house architecture, definition of space, etc. I would say these are good things
Plus; if done well they can look [...]
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Daydreamin’ today about the good ole days of Summer.
[Just how big did those "Ears" get?]
Anybody else ready to look at some green? Plus they all are coming from the South so these events are 1/3 rain, 1/3 sleet, and 1/3 ice, and 1/3 snow . . . I know, I know . . . [...]
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Sandstone and Granite pavers stacked at a salvage yard.
Great Stuff
[Granite in the foreground, some old foundation stone in back.]
Here’s another look at the yard. There’s some great stuff here, and some not-so great stuff here. Do you know which is which?
[Looking for a home.]
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Here’s another look at a possible fireplace for these homeowners.
[A more interesting storage area for firewood.]
I also took a very un-symmetrical look at the sides and a random edge on the right . . . more of a unpolished, rugged look. I want to get away from all that pretty symmetry of the “lick-n-stick” fireplaces [...]
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In keeping with the previous post, here is another attempt at a fireplace for this backyard.
[Another look at a possible solution for this woodsy backyard. ]
I’m not done cranking out sketches for this fireplace. I have a meeting with the client in a day or so. We’ll see how close I’m getting to their dream [...]
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I am in the middle of a project where the main focus of the backyard will be a large fireplace that we hope to have anchor one end of the patio.
The fireplace will anchor the end of the patio, and serve as the main gathering space for those on the patio, also becoming the main [...]
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Back in March of last year I wrote a long post about Carl Linnaeus, Horologium flore, and the Flower Clock. I wrote something to the effect of how cool and idea it was and that I was not that thrilled with the idea of pulling this off on a practical basis.
Let alone an impractical one.
[At [...]
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Posted in Associations on February 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
So did I get to the 8 O’clock session? I will never tell.
I want to do a longer post on Steve Farber, author of Radical Leap, for now let me drop a few lines on you from his Conference ending keynote speech.
On audacious leaders, and how they think:
“Not outside the box, but . . . [...]
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Posted in Associations on February 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
A long day, a very long day, for an old guy like me it wa too long of a day. It’ll be interesting to see if I make the 8:00am session.
As I think about it . . . . I doubt it, I will do the best I can.
Today’s best line . . .
“If you’re [...]
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Posted in Associations on February 10, 2008 | 2 Comments »
So tonight the annual network roundtables were held, and I decided to sit at the BLOG roundtable. Being there 1st and writing this blog made me the de-facto moderator.
There’s a laugh.
What really had me rolling was a question I was asked 4 or 5 time, and in one 5 minute stretch I was asked 3 [...]
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Posted in Associations on February 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Great energy at the clinic yesterday as usual right up to the end at the Muggets get-together.
There was a lot of good stuff yesterday including the Landscape Swap-Shop where a lot of the discussion centered on sustainability issues; making topsoils, compost, grinding yard waste-and in general keeping stuff out of the dump, and saving money [...]
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Posted in Associations on February 10, 2008 | No Comments »
Well it’s in full swing now. Everyone is hear the events have started, na dthe 1st lunch has been eaten.
Last night’s opening reception was a good one as usual, catching up with old friends, and accquaintances. Seeing former attendes from past WCI events-including the 1st Philosophy of Design Symposium(PoD), and making a few new friends.
A [...]
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Posted in Associations on February 7, 2008 | No Comments »
Off to the Clinic tomorrow, and as I sit here writing this I am wondering if there are any madcap adventures in store for this year.
Muggets anyone?
Highlights include a meeting of the Whispering Crane Institute, and the Giant Duck Institute. This annual meeting of some of the Worlds brightest Landscape Design minds always draws a [...]
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A week ago I wrote about the rendering below and how I’d hoped it would lead to a solution. A solution for the South side of a large terrace/patio.
So let’s do a little review
Let’s start with a look at that rendering. This was the 4th or 5th drawing of what I was looking for [...]
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Sustainable, sustainability, sustain . . . one of the hottest words in our industry right now. Everywhere you go the word is there. The phrase is there. The philosophy is there. The mindset is there.
Sustainable landscape design. Nurseries with sustainable plans for their growing fields. Sustainability means responsibility for Garden Centers. The buzz, it’s everywhere.
I [...]
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[The interplay of stone and water.]
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My hope is to use this site to spread some info about the art and practice of Landscape Design. It is a very misunderstood profession; I do not cut grass like the next door neighbor's cousin who carries 3 mowers and a blower in the back of his truck.
I will also pass along comments on industry happenings, events, etc., and any maybe a few other adventures going on in my world-after all this is "my" blog. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Questions? Drop me an e-mail.
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