A poorly designed landscaping irrigation system (or one that's not designed at all!) can cause some of the same problems you might encounter with poorly designed indoor plumbing such as loud knocking … Read More»
Red Twig Dogwood is a favorite plant of ours. So much so that we have three in the landscape design at the Carex Design Group world headquarters (a.k.a. our house). Red Twig Dogwood is a large, … Read More»
We recently participated in the Dogwood Arts House and Garden show in Knoxville, Tenn., and one of the most frequently asked questions we heard from homeowners was: "What type of landscape lighting do … Read More»
One of my favorite Carex Design Group projects from last year was a landscape lighting design we did for a family in the Farragut area of Knoxville, Tenn. The property had existing landscaping and a … Read More»
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»
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»
“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»
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»
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»
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»
