Time for Tulips
Before we know it we will be seeing the welcome sign of spring – crocuses, tulips, and the like popping their heads from the warming ground. Planted in the fall, […]
Category Archives: Outdoor Living
Snorkeling the Cenotes
While in Mexico recently I had the opportunity to snorkel in a couple of the cenotes on the Riviera Maya. Much of the Yucatan peninsula, particularly along the west coast […]
The Role of the Landscape Architect in Siting a Home on a Lot
Many people who want to build a new home on a piece of property have difficulty visualizing how house would sit on the lot in 3-D. Particularly on a sloping […]
Parklets Coming to Aspen?
Just heard some great news from an Aspen Times article yesterday – Aspen City Council members introduced the idea of adding Parklet’s to Aspen’s downtown core during Tuesday’s work session. […]
Is it Natual or is it Man-made?
Believe it or not, this photo shows a structural retaining wall that is constructed from native rock and man-made concrete ‘rock’!The engineers on this site determined that the native rock […]
From Drawing to Design
Many clients are not adept at reading plan drawings. Sketches can be very helpful to both clients and designers in communicating ideas, establishing a vision, and representing scale. Sketches also […]
Is it Natural or is it Man-Made?
Believe it or not, this photo shows a structural retaining wall that is constructed from native rock and man-made concrete brockb! The engineers on this site determined that the native […]
What's in a Name?
Most people donbt study Latin in school any more, but all romance languages are based on it.B For example, if you have a basic understanding of Spanish or French, you […]
Tips for Planning an Outdoor Kitchen
The trend of adding outdoor rooms to existing homes is becoming more popular as an increased amount of people choose to stay home and entertain instead of going out. Outdoor […]
A New Year, a New Landscape Design for Your Home
Have you been eying your yard for a long time, thinking about investing in professional landscape design? B Make 2011 the year that you accomplish your goal of having your […]
