Category Archives: Garden Design
Looking for ideas
I always look for new ideas and applications of materials while traveling. Observation, sketching, and copious photographs while traveling should be obligatory for any designer at all times but especially while traveling; who knows when you will be able to … Continue reading
Filed under Boxwood Care, Garden Design, Travel
Chelsea Flower Show
I found some great and inspiring pictures of Chelsea that I wanted to share. If you’re reading this then I know you agree it is important to always look for new ideas and inspiration; no matter what you do. I … Continue reading
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Hidcote Manor Garden
Hidcote has to be one of the most inspirational and studied gardens in the world. While studying Garden Design it was one of the first gardens that I look to for inspiration. It is England’s premiere example of an Arts … Continue reading
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Pattern Books
In my design work I am always looking for examples and inspiration. This can take a lot of time and effort and to be able to find it all in one place is rare. Many years ago while in Charleston … Continue reading
Filed under Garden Design, Garden History
Villa Lante
This is a great video on Villa Lante in Italy. This is an amazing garden that must truly be visited to understand its breadth; however this is a great overview of the property.
Filed under Garden Design, Travel
The Reach Garden
These are photos of a project that we installed two years ago. The main thing I want to illustrate to you with these pictures is how a lot of the color is pulled away from the house and the “foundation” … Continue reading
Filed under Garden Design, My Garden Design
A Man Named Pearl
This is a preview for a documentary that came out this past year. It is a wonderful story and an amazing garden. Watch the trailer and if you want to purchase the movie click HERE.
Filed under Garden Design, Pearl Fryar
Lago Maggiore and Isola Bella
This is a great video of a beautiful garden I was able to visit a few years ago. Isola Bella was and is a private home in Lago Maggiore of the lakes region of Italy. This garden was begun over … Continue reading
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The Gardens of Russell Page
These are a few images of gardens designed by the legend Russell Page. He is one of the most influential designers I have studied. Below is a quick description out of wikipedia. I would highly recommend the book by Gabrielle … Continue reading
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Dumbarton Oaks
I had the great pleasure of visiting Dumbarton Oaks in Washington DC this time last year. For those of you possibly headed that way it is a must see. The Federal style home was originally built in 1801 but began … Continue reading
Filed under Garden Design, Travel
