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Oregano, a Delicious Addition to a Xeriscape Landscape
I’ll bet you didn’t know how cool Oregano was in the perennial landscape. OK, maybe you did, but did you also know how fabulous the flowers are? Bristol Oregano In Greek mythology Aphrodite gave...
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Rain Barrels
Rain Barrels are now all sorts of shapes and sizes and can be easily camouflaged. Rain Barrels are one of those garden tools that seem like a no brainer. You have free money raining down on your roof,...
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The Crown Jewel
Not sure if this should have been named the “Crown Jewel” or the “Flag Ship” but I believe they both apply here. This quite frankly is a post to completely show off with no regard for the typical...
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Landscaper vs Lawnscaper…Know the Difference!
What may not be obvious here is the need for the perfect timing of each trim to ensure maximum color all year. Trimming is done by hand, not by hedgers. A person who does not understand the growth...
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Xeriscape Design Austin
This is a neighbors home who I think nicely represents compromise with sod and an excellent use of rock and plants. While I am not a fan of this much sod, it is a nice solution for reduction. For all...
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Coffee Grounds in the Landscape
From ground to ground… If you are as big a fan of a good cup of Joe in the morning as we are, you may find it surprising to know that those used coffee grounds you have been throwing away would provide...
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Autistic Children are Constantly in Bloom.
This blog is inspired by my two favorite people on the entire planet… my two children, Cavin Lee (22) and my Zachariah (14). Seeing as it is coming up on April, “Autism Awareness Month”, I felt it was...
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Summertime Landscape Design!
So, spring is over and you have allowed another season to go by without making the progress you had hoped? Or maybe you were overzealous and made some “interesting” choices you are now unsure of....
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River Rock in the Landscape Means No Water, NOT No Maintenance
I personally love the look of rocks in a landscape. There is something very majestic and tranquil about rocks and there is a history and a story behind every single pebble and stone. Rocks have been in...
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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...
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Yellow Plants for Central Texas Gardening
Love the color yellow but you’re not quite sure which plants are right for your space? I am here to help, this is a short list (though it is quite long) of some of my favorite yellow Xeriscape plants...
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Red Flowers for the Central Texas Landscape
Looking for some red for your Xeriscape landscape? You are in luck, that happens to be one of my favorite colors (along with green) and I have a list of some beauties for you. We will begin with one of...
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Watering 101
perennials and annuals are sticking together but it is important to understand the watering needs of the beds you prepare. The best way to do that is to get your hands dirty! This is a much-needed blog...
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5 Quick Plant Tips for Cold Weather
Depending on where you are you may be all ready for old man winter. I am in Texas and the saying here is “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute and it will change”. The unpredictable weather...
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“Yeah, I Can Do That”, Landscaping and the Educated Consumer
This blog was inspired after I had yet another meeting with an HOA member whose commercial landscaper had run them through the ringer and they never saw it coming. What I realized however, was that...
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Look What I Can Do! Lush Xeriscape Landscapes in Austin Texas
“Hey look Ma, no hands!”, well that’s not entirely true, I do lay out the plants myself but Mother Nature gets most of the credit. Not because she (Mother Nature) plants for me but because she and I...
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Iris in Central Texas!
Did you know the Bearded Iris is an excellent Xeriscape plant for the Central Texas landscape? Well, it is and happens to be one of my absolute favorite plants for so many beautiful reasons. Iris are...
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The Big Move, Time for a New Landscape Plan in Buda Texas
So after 33 years of living in Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown Texas (though in North Austin the last 17 years) and designing landscapes all over the Central Texas area I felt it was time for a...
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Super Drought Tolerant Plants for Central Texas
As a designer it is my job to know plants and in our current state of drought it is everyone’s responsibility to create low water solutions in the landscape. Central Texas is loaded with spectacular...
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“Please don’t plant so close to me!”
Use adequate space for each plant so that you can see the structure of each plant. Use contrast in color and texture to create the ultimate Xerophytic landscape. “Please don’t plant so close to me!”...
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