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Corten Metal Design

Corten Metal

Corten Metal is a Work of Art  Corten metal is a high end steel that provides your hardscape areas with definition and purpose. This type of metal is often custom cut and installed, but there have been more options available as the metal becomes more popular with Central Texas gardeners.   Corten steel, also known as …

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Landscape Patio Design for Living

Patio design for enjoyment and seating

Patios are an Extension of our Living Area Landscapes are most beautiful and effective when there is a space to enjoy the view. Patios that are designed to be a living area are one of the best assets of a home’s landscape, next to its trees. A well designed patio space is an ideal way …

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The Dirty Gardener Podcast~ Lessons in Life, Love and Landscaping

The Dirty Gardener Podcast

The Dirty Gardener Podcast Lessons in Life, Love and Landscaping    It’s been a long time coming and it’s finally happening. While I love my blog and the opportunity to write and purge, I’m excited to announce my new podcast “The Dirty Gardener”, Lessons in Life, Love and Landscaping”. I’m especially excited to just sit …

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Evergreen Plants for the Austin Landscape

While in the middle of a Central Texas “winter”, you’ll quickly notice a pattern of freezing/thawing/hot/repeat. If you think it’s confusing for you, imagine how your plants feel. Evergreen plants for Austin are more interesting than you may think.  It’s especially frustrating when plants are in full bloom, then we get a hard freeze and …

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Landscape Design for Austin and Zone 8

Right off the bat I want to say how exciting it is for me to have provided Landscape Consultations and Landscape Designs for 20 years in Central Texas. My work never gets boring with such a diverse native and adapted plant pallet. I love creating Landscape Designs for Austin and all of zone 8. Over …

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