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»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Budget-Friendly, Landscape Design, News, Plants, Trees Tags: landscape architecture, landscape design, planting, 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»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Design, Landscape Lighting, News, Walkways Tags: landscape design, landscaping inspiration, pathways, steps, walkways
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»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Budget-Friendly, Landscape Design, News, Plants Tags: budget-friendly, landscape design, lawn, plants
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»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: About Carex Design Group, Budget-Friendly, Landscape Design, Landscape Lighting, News, Plants Tags: budget-friendly, Carex Design Group, landscape lighting, plants
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»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Design, Landscape Lighting, News, Outdoor Living, Water Features Tags: landscape design, outdoor living, plants, water features
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»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: About Carex Design Group, Landscape Design, Landscape Design Plans, Landscape Lighting, News, Outdoor Living, Patios, Pools, Water Features Tags: Carex Design Group, landscape architecture, landscape design, landscape lighting, outdoor entertaining, outdoor kitchen, planting, water features
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»
Author:Julie Boggs
Categories: Landscape Design, News, Plants Tags: curb appeal, fencing, landscape design, landscaping inspiration, outdoor seating
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»
Author:Julie Boggs
Categories: About Carex Design Group, Budget-Friendly, Landscape Design, Landscape Design Plans, News Tags: budget-friendly, Carex Design Group, landscape architecture, landscape design
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»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: About Carex Design Group, Landscape Design, News, Plants Tags: Carex Design Group, landscape design, lifestyle, pet-friendly, planting, plants
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»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Design, Landscape Design Plans, Landscape Lighting, News, Outdoor Living, Patios, Plants, Trees, Walkways, Water Features Tags: landscape design, landscape lighting, outdoor living, patios, plants, water features
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»