When art meets invention: a modular grill with mosaic art

No pizza oven? Everyone really expected us to build a pizza oven. Although we’d love one, we didn’t want to spend the time waiting for it to heat up (hours) nor did we want something that only did oven things. We wanted it all: grilling, indirect heat, pit roasting, baking, side heat rotisserie… and forContinue reading “When art meets invention: a modular grill with mosaic art”

Five things to consider when removing your lawn

Removing lawn is a good thing if you live in an area where water is limited. You’ll save on your water bill, avoid breathing dust and smog from a mower and gain more color and interest. Here are some things to consider when removing your lawn to conserve water and create a more sustainable landscape.Continue reading “Five things to consider when removing your lawn”

Lights, Camera, Landscape!

What do you think about reality TV landscape programs? Are those landscapes dreams come true or nightmares waiting to happen?  It’s amazing how in a matter of days an overgrown, weedy wasteland can become a beautiful new landscape. It’s nothing short of incredible. A brawny guy walks up with a plan, everyone squeals with pleasure,Continue reading “Lights, Camera, Landscape!”

To Remove or not to Remove, that is the question

Sometimes a design hinges on one decision, in this case to remove a tree or keep it. The tree is healthy, but leaning ominously toward the house. It’s also a species that we know first hand can come crashing down without warning in a storm. Yet, it’s beautiful, provides a wonderful view from the secondContinue reading “To Remove or not to Remove, that is the question”

Finishing the sculpture garden

Our job as landscape architects isn’t just to place the sculpture: it’s also to make sure that it’s integrated into the overall design. Since this is a three dimensional piece, we’re thinking of putting a path around it for strolling. It will need to be placed on a concrete pedestal – a place to addContinue reading “Finishing the sculpture garden”