Archive for March, 2009

Running Bond Brick Walkway Built in Tanglewood Front Yard Landscaping Project-

Monday, March 30th, 2009

We were contacted by a Tanglewood resident who was unhappy with the appearance of her front yard. The existing drive was nothing more than a massive concrete slab that left little room for any vegetation other than small patches of San Augustine grass and a magnolia tree that was very close to cracking the back [...]

Outdoor Design Projects

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Outdoor design is a highly specialized form of residential landscaping. While paying close attention to standard landscaping elements such as fountains, gardens, and ornamentation, outdoor design creates a much more sophisticated aesthetic that actually extends residential living space from the house into the surrounding greenery. Only a few companies in the world of landscaping offer [...]

Zen Garden Design

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Zen gardens are very unique landscaping designs that are also known as “Japanese Rock Gardens.” . The word “Zen” means “dry” and the Japanese word for this type of garden is karesansui, meaning dry landscape. Consisting almost exclusively of stones and sand, this type of garden became very popular in Japan during the Shogun era [...]

Are Teak Patio Sets a Sound Investment?

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

So you’re looking to invest in long-lasting and good looking outdoor furniture. Your neighbor has long been touting the virtues of teak patio sets, but you’re not quite yet convinced. Consider a few more reasons why you should take a chance on teak, and understand why this durable hardwood has been the choice of furniture [...]

Reasons For Owning Firewood Racks

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Most people just stack wood in a nearby handy location outside the door. But using firewood racks are best method for storing your firewood. These storage units are used for cut pieces of firewood to be used for future burning. With a wide variety of sizes, frame types, and styles, these firewood storage units can [...]

A Simple Way to Start a Landscape Design Business

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

The beauty of this is your only need a computer and some design software now you can get some great programs there are some free trial versions available as design software changes so quickly I suggest you just google it.
The software I use at present Is at The BBC’s gardening web site in the UK [...]

Adding a Fun Factor to Patio Sets

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Spring is on its way, and warm weather will be here again before you know it. What does that mean? It means dusting off the old barbecue and giving gardens the once over. Patio sets can be a relaxing escape on a nice day, but for some added fun, there are a bevy of things [...]

Flagstone Patio

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

The patio is a nearly always present feature of the Houston home. By enlarging your living space, patios make the house feel bigger and unite the interior and exterior spaces. Patios give us an opportunity to enjoy the out-of-doors, especially when they are dressed up as an outdoor room.
And nothing enhances the look of a [...]

River Oaks Stepping Stone Patio

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

We were contacted by a family in River Oaks who requested that we completely remodel their pool and the yard that surrounded it. They wanted to get rid of the pool’s “L-Shape” construction and have it redesigned with a curved, linear structure and rounded ends. They also wanted to surround the pool with something very [...]

Garden Water Fountain

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Last summer, a Houston couple by the name of Turner called us and asked us if we could design a landscape out of natural materials that would also reflect their passion for collecting abstract and contemporary art. They wanted a garden water fountain and colorful vegetation that also combined certain aspects of the irregular geometry [...]