Important Considerations When Selecting Plants
As you start to plan out your new landscape project, selecting plants can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. There are so many plants to choose from. As you walk down the rows of plants at a garden center, it can be tough to know what plants will or will not work in […]
Advantages of Columnar Plants
When designing a landscape planting plan, I first think about the sizes and shapes of plants I want to use before picking which specific plant goes where. One of the options I often consider is the use of columnar plants. A columnar plant is characterized by its upright shape–they will be taller than they are […]
How to Determine the Best Location for a Patio
Placing a patio or hardscape feature is a critical first step in determining the style, fit, and function of your space. As you navigate the decision process with a design professional, use the following questions to help you and the designer work together to determine the best location for your patio. What is your intended […]
FYI Before You DIY
Our most recent Gardening Tips with Kelly video and our latest article in COMO Magazine share helpful tips if you want to give landscape design a try. If you are looking to do some DIY work on your landscape this fall, we want to help! We know that not everyone needs a full landscape design […]
Sod vs. Seed: How to Choose
Sod VS Seed: How to Choose Whether you are completing a new construction project or finishing up a landscape renovation one of the last items to take care of is installing or repairing the lawn. A poor lawn can leave a nicely done landscape or patio look unfinished. Deciding how to finish out the yard […]
Working with Slopes
It can be intimidating when thinking of ways to landscape your sloped property. Designing and building on a hillside can be very challenging. Despite the challenge, some of the most interesting projects I have worked on were built on slopes. Having grade changes to your landscape adds depth and creates opportunities for a unique design. […]
What is a Soldier Course?
What? : Laying a row of pavers side to side, perpendicular to the rest of the pavers in the body of the patio Where? : Commonly used as border treatment on patios. Why? : Functionally: -Their main function is to prevent spreading and loss of load-bearing capability. -Puts full blocks on the edge […]
6 Principles of Landscape Design
Elements and Principles of Landscape Design Creating a striking, well-balanced landscape design can be a challenge with exciting solutions and unexpected pitfalls. Whether you are starting from scratch, or adding elements to an existing landscape, a little industry insight can take you from good to great. What are the Principles of Landscape Design? Principles of […]