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A Garden Room in the Front Adds Curb Appeal and Function

A Garden Room in the Front Adds Curb Appeal and Function

I’ve proposed a front garden room with pergola to add curb appeal and function to my client’s home. The husband is a bit afraid that the idea is too radical. So I pulled together this slideshow of work of my own and of other’s to help him visualize the delightful effect of creating a front garden room.

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A Beautiful Way to Solve Water Problems

A Beautiful Way to Solve Water Problems

  My client had severe water intrusion problems plus out-of-control bamboo planted by a previous owner.  We solved both problems and also created an inviting outdoor space.  I’ll post additional photos later but here’s an brief  “After” and “Before” introduction.   Rock lined swales direct water around the house.  A large gravel drainage field behind [...]

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Curb Appeal, Comfort & Safety

Curb Appeal, Comfort & Safety

Before and After Pictures of a Project Using Landscaping to Create Curb Appeal, Comfort and Safety for pre-war 1930′s brick ranch.

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Divide-up Your Yard to Make it Feel Larger

Divide-up Your Yard to Make it Feel Larger

Techniques for making your yard look larger without adding space.

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Gardening's Final Frontier: the

Gardening’s Final Frontier: the “Hellstrip”

Those vexing plots between street and sidewalk – known by some as “hellstrips” — are getting a makeover. Garden-savvy homeowners are seeing unique opportunity in these often ignored plots, potentially contributing to visitors’ first impressions and “curb appeal.”

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Curb-Appeal: A 2-Week Make-Over

Curb-Appeal: A 2-Week Make-Over

Paint, Lighting, Furniture and Decoration dramatically increase the curb-appeal and charm of a neighborhood 4-Square.

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4 Rules for a Spectacular Garden

4 Rules for a Spectacular Garden

Folks often stop and remark on my garden. It’s fairly young – going on 3 years – with lots and lots left to do. But by thinking through the 4 rules, below, the garden feels much more mature than its years.

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7 Tips for a Backyard Getaway

7 Tips for a Backyard Getaway

Rules for how to create a garden retreat behind, beside or in front of your home.

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Living Outdoors in Mosquito Weather

Living Outdoors in Mosquito Weather

A few ideas to keep mosquitos at bay.

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A Sense of Place

A Sense of Place

A New Front Porch and Remodeled Entry Garden Welcomes Family and Visitors.

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