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Tag Archives: Landscape consultation Austin

You Don’t Have a Black Thumb, You Just Haven’t Cultivated a Green One Yet

Time and time again I hear from potential clients, friends  and acquaintances, “I have a black thumb, so I pretty much kill everything”. Every time my response is the same, “We are inherently designed to be gardeners so I will bet that you have not chosen the right soil and plants for the space”. Upon …

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Landscape and Xeriscape Design, Austin

Therapeutic garden

Landscape Design in Austin can be tricky as we are in an evolution of environmental change and a desperate need for water conservation and sustainable gardens. Xeriscape like the Rainforest  Thoughtful landscape design in the greater Austin area is more important than ever. With runoff, increased water needs and the importance of sustainability, we all …

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Hiring a Professional Landscaper

A professional can be all sorts of things depending on the area of expertise. For example, you can be a good golfer, but it doesn’t mean that you’re a professional. A professional is someone who specializes in a particular area and the same is true with landscaping. You can be pretty darn good a many …

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What Does Your Landscape Say About You?

Whether you like your yard simple and Green or loaded with flowers and colors there is a yard style with your name on it. As a landscape consultant my mission is one thing…make your yard the best expression of you and your lifestyle as is possible. A landscape consultation is a tremendous value as it saves you money …

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5 Great Ways to Improve Your Landscape in a Drought

It is estimated that as much as 30% of our water sources in the United States is used on watering lawns.  If you have ever read one of my blogs you know how I feel about sod,  I think it should be illegal…but that being said, many people have lawns and we are now struggling to decide …

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