Tag Archives: Landscape design

Subtle, simple and sensual – material expressions in the Japanese Garden

Posted on July 4, 2013 by annamadeit

One of the top destinations in our fair city – in my book, at least – is the Japanese Garden. It never disappoints. Every time I go, I see new things, depending on light, weather, seasons – what have you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool building materials, Gardening and Landscaping, Local interest, On Design | Tagged creativity, Design, fences, garden, Garden design, Japanese, Landscape design, Nature, paths, sculpture, Traditional | 9 Comments

Foliage Follow-up, June 2013

Posted on June 16, 2013 by annamadeit

Happy Father’s and Foliage Follow-up Day! Thanks to Pam Penick and her blog Digging down in Austin TX for hosting this continued celebration to the monthly Bloom Day. The middle of each month has truly become a plant celebration! Check her link out … Continue reading →

Posted in Cool plants, Foliage Follow-Up | Tagged Color, Curb appeal, Design, foliage, garden, Garden design, Landscape design, texture | 10 Comments

Soften the Environmental Blow With a Green Roof!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by annamadeit

Ever since I attended an architectural product luncheon back in 1993, where a Swiss rep was showing his wares – various sizes of the plastic, egg crate-looking modules holding the planting medium used to create planted roofs – and lauding … Continue reading →

Posted in Client Education, Cool building materials, Environment, Gardening and Landscaping, Green Living, On Building, On Design | Tagged brown roofs, Building, climate change, economy, Energy, environment, extensive, Green Roof Initiative, green roofs, Green Technology, Heat Island Effect, intensive, Landscape design, storm water | 7 Comments

Love those trees!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by annamadeit

November 2, 2010 As most people hopefully know – other than the obvious need to curb our own greed and short term gains-philosophy, the plant world is our greatest ally in combating our rapidly progressing climate change. Our planet’s forested … Continue reading →

Posted in Client Education, Environment, Gardening and Landscaping | Tagged benefits, Curb appeal, Design, environmental, Garden design, Health and Wellbeing, Investment, Landscape design, medical, mental, monetary, Nature, Psychology, Resources, Trees | 4 Comments

Hydrangeas – not just for little ol’ ladies!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by annamadeit

12 October 2010 I used to think that hydrangeas was something old ladies had in their gardens. Then one day, I fell in love with a purple-blue lacecap that absolutely knocked me off my rocker. From then on, I was … Continue reading →