If you have never heard the term “Sustainable Landscapes”, this is what it is all about in a nutshell. A sustainable landscape is designed to be environmentally responsible. The landscape design should not only be attractive, but be in balance with nature and require minimal resources to maintain. Part of the “sustainable” concept requires that we…
Need some serenity in your life? Are you only home during the evenings? Are you a night owl? Does your home landscape design need a unifying theme? Try a White Garden! A White Garden is one where the flowers are all white, and many leaves have white too. It’s amazing the feel that a…
Ahhh, there’s nothing better than summers at the Lake home. With the world as it is these days, we are needing to spend more time with our families at home. By landscaping your summer lake home, you will not only be increasing the value of your property, but you will be increasing your family’s enjoyment…
Look at this photo. Landscaping doesn’t just happen. Choices need to be made regarding the design style, the layout, and the choices of materials to use. First of all, the bluestone cap stones on the wall and pillar make a huge difference and give a clean polished look to the overall design. “Clean” was…
Let’s say you’re working on your back yard landscape design. You may think that there aren’t any real “rules” to a good back yard landscape design. After over 30 years of designing landscapes, I can tell you that there are definitely rules to follow for good design. You can look at the blank canvas of…
Permaculture is all about living in harmony with nature. It’s a seamless integration of the landscaping with peoples need for food, shelter, energy,water and other needs in a sustainable way. You may also refer to it as ‘sustainable landscaping’. It’s a holistic world view. This type of ideal is gaining rapid popularity. It’s about being…
Thinking about landscaping? Trying to decide if you should DIY or hire a professional? We suggest you start with speaking to the Landscape Designer. No matter what your circumstances, speaking to the Landscape Designer as your first stop on the Landscaping journey is a wise choice. A consultation visit with the Landscape Designer will give you lots of ideas…
Is your home missing that special \’something\’? Would it look \’So much better\’ if it had some really fun gardens at the front of the home, just beckoning you to come take a look? Gardens that really say \”Welcome to our home\”? These kind of emotional responses to the first look at your home are often…
A Low Care Landscape for the Absentee Gardener Many of the projects that we undertake in the Lakes Region of NH are vacation homes for people that do not spend all their time at that home. When you come to your vacation home for the weekend or for a couple of weeks at a time,…
Lakeshore properties are special. You love the natural beauty and the recreational opportunities! If you have a lakeshore property, you also take special care of it. The shoreline is subject to erosion. It’s not good for you or for the lake if the shoreline is eroding. Shoreline Restoration is the term we use for installing…