Tag Archives: Austin landscape Designer
Extreme Heat and a Depressed Landscape
I keep thinking about the influx of people who’ve recently moved into my area over the last several years and what an awful surprise it must be to spend a real summer in Austin Texas. Not only is there oppressive, extreme heat and humidity for us, (exacerbated by concrete) but it’s down right depressing to …
Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Austin
What Is A Low Water Landscape? Xeriscape is a word that’s become quite popular but it is widely misunderstood as a rock and cactus solution. The fact is it simply means drought tolerant landscape. Xeriscape by definition means low water plants, which means you use what grows naturally in your hardiness zone, for the …
“Please don’t plant so close to me!”
“Please don’t plant so close to me!” sing that to the music of “The Police” aka “Please don’t stand” yada yada every time you are planting your new plants. After cursing me for not being able to get that song out of your head, take a moment and look at the mature size of the …
The Big Move, Time for a New Landscape Plan in Buda Texas
So after 33 years of living in Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown Texas (though in North Austin the last 17 years) and designing landscapes all over the Central Texas area I felt it was time for a change. So the family and I built a new home in Buda TX, close to the trees and …
Landscape Design and Consultations, Austin
Are you tired of looking at your yard not knowing where to begin? Let me give you 10 great reasons to call me for a Landscape Design or Educational Consultation. 1) Lawn Care Whether you want to remove your lawn completely or learn why your lawn never seems to be happy, I can help you …