Although we're getting what I hope to be our last cold snap, it's starting to look like spring in Knoxville and surrounding areas with a few early-blooming trees showing off their color. As a … Read More»
With the cold blast of winter, I've been thinking about winter interest plants for our landscape design clients in Knoxville. Carex Design Group owner and landscape architect Bob Graves shared some of … Read More»
Cordate is Latin for heart, which makes it the perfect botanical nomenclature for plants with heart-shaped leaves. Because this month is my seventh wedding anniversary, I want to share with … Read More»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
If you've ever seen our landscape designs, you know that at Carex Design Group we love hydrangeas. Who doesn't really? There's so much to enjoy — big blooms, great color variety, multi-season … Read More»