Landscape Design Philosophy: Plants
Although I often tell homeowners "you don’t need to know why you like a certain design, it's ok to just like it," the reason you like any design is usually because it has a good balance in basic … Read More»
Walk This Way: Walkways in Your Knoxville Landscaping
Often a forgotten after thought to residential landscaping, walkways and pathways are a critical connection between elements in your outdoor spaces. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're … Read More»
Green Clover, Gold Plants and More to Celebrate St. Paddy in Your Knoxville Landscaping
As we gear up for St. Patrick's Day in Knoxville, Tenn., I thought I'd share some of my favorite Irish-inspired landscaping ideas. From lawn replacement plants to gold pops of color, these ideas will … Read More»
Landscape Design Philosophy: Landscape Lighting
As a landscape architect, I've developed specific design philosophies in the many aspects of landscape architecture — hardscapes, lighting, furnishing, water features and others. Today, I want … Read More»
How to Add Winter Interest to Your Knoxville Landscaping
Although we're lucky in the Knoxville area that we have somewhat mild winters (says the guy from Indiana!), the cold weather and occasional snow can still leave your landscaping looking drab. To avoid … Read More»
Best of 2018: Knoxville Landscape Architecture and Landscape Construction
We've worked with some amazing clients and landscaping contractors this year in Knoxville and the surrounding communities. From a pool party pavilion to a serene outdoor living space and a working … Read More»
Vacation Inspiration: Ideas From Salt Lake City for Your Knoxville Landscaping
Although Bob couldn't tag along with me on my travels this time, I was excited to mark another state off my list of must-see destinations last spring with a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah. While there, … Read More»
Landscape Design Master Plans in Knoxville
While we're often called to look at a specific area or problem in a client's outdoor space, we encourage our clients to think beyond the problem at hand to envision what they want their overall … Read More»
Dog Days of Landscaping in Knoxville
It’s pretty simple, at Carex Design Group, we love dogs. I've not only made special design decisions to take our clients' furry friends into account, but being that I'm often in backyards, I always … Read More»
From 3-D Landscape Design to Relaxing Backyard Sanctuary
For a recent backyard landscaping transformation in Farragut, Tenn., our client requested a sitting area with shade, a water feature and landscape lighting. To deliver on those wants, our first step … Read More»
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