
Best Knoxville Landscape Designs of 2014
Thanks to some fantastic clients in 2014, we have many beautiful landscaping projects to show off from our first year in business in Knoxville, Tenn. Here's a look back at five of our favorite … Read More»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Design, News, Outdoor Living Tags: fire pits, landscape design, outdoor living, patio, plants, retaining walls

Thanks to some fantastic clients in 2014, we have many beautiful landscaping projects to show off from our first year in business in Knoxville, Tenn. Here's a look back at five of our favorite … Read More»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Design, News Tags: knoxville outdoor spaces, landscape design, patio, patios

Although there may not be many places where visitors find themselves in awe of sound, on a recent trip to my alma mater — Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. where I graduated with a degree in … Read More»
Author:Julie Boggs
Categories: Budget-Friendly, Home Decor, News, Plants Tags: budget-friendly, centerpieces, fall, lifestyle, planting, plants

Being married to a landscape designer, I spend a good deal of time enjoying our landscaping — doing yard maintenance, relaxing with a drink on our patio or sitting around the fire pit with friends and … Read More»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Products, News, Outdoor Living Tags: drainage, fire pits, landscape products, outdoor accessories, outdoor living, patio, pavers

I recently attended the Hardscape North America and Green Industry and Equipment Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to taking part in an informative contractor round table workshop, I took a … Read More»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Design, News, Outdoor Living Tags: 3-D Models, 3-D Renderings, design, landscape design, outdoor living

“I just can’t picture it,” is a somewhat common response when a landscape architect or designer shares his or her vision for a customer’s landscape design. It was even the response this landscape … Read More»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Design, News, Trees Tags: choosing the right tree, landscape design, planting trees

There’s an old saying that I use when people ask me when to plant trees. It says that the best time to do so is 20 years ago, but the second best time is right now. Actually, you can plant trees any … Read More»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Budget-Friendly, Maintenance, News Tags: fall, landscape design, landscaping maintenance, lawn

Are you itching to get out and enjoy this beautiful East Tennessee fall weather? Here are a few landscaping maintenance to-do list items that will have you out in the yard this fall: For Your … Read More»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Design, News, Outdoor Living, Water Features Tags: fountains, landscape design, outdoor living, water features

My wife Julie and I recently traveled from Knoxville to Kansas City (near her hometown of Topeka, Kan.). In addition to a great tradition of jazz, Negro League baseball and BBQ, Kansas City is known … Read More»
Author:Bob Graves
Categories: Landscape Design, News, Plants Tags: design, edible landscaping, landscape, landscape design, landscaping inspiration, planting, plants

In May 2014, we shared some great examples of How to Pair Perfect Plant Color Combos. Now, let’s talk about an often-overlooked element of landscape design — texture. Just as plant color, size and … Read More»
Author:Julie Boggs
Categories: News, Outdoor Living Tags: design, landscape design, outdoor entertaining, outdoor living

Did you know that today is the well-known and incredibly popular “Eat Outside Day?” Although we don’t typically celebrate this important day, we thought we would this year by sharing our tips for the … Read More»