Take the Plunge — But Hire a Designer First!

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” Steve Jobs Would you ever consider allowing a concrete company to dictate the shape […]

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Mindfulness in the Garden

“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present…gratefully.” -Dr. Maya […]

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Frankfort, KY Landscape Pricing Guide

Project Spotlight: Five Takeaways From an Award-winning Project

World renowned fashion designer Coco Chanel once said that “simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” This obviously holds true for more than clothing. In landscaping, simplicity is often […]

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Outdoor Spaces: Hiring a Professional, Part III — Landscape Contractors and Arborists

We’ve discussed surveys, designs and hardscape certifications in this series — now comes landscape. And, just like designs and patios, a great deal of unseen time and effort goes into […]

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Outdoor Spaces: Hiring a Professional Part II — Hardscape Contractors

After using information published in the March edition of FRANK, you’re now ready for the hardscape installation. The hardscape consists of any “built structure” in the garden, which can include concrete, […]

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Outdoor Spaces: Hiring a Professional Part One — Surveyors, Architects and Landscape Designers

PLS, ICPI, CPLD, AIA, ISA, NCMA, KNLA — what do all of these post nominals mean for you and your outdoor space? No matter the acronym or stamp, they mean […]

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House Plans Make the Landscape

You might wonder what selecting a house plan or having house plans drawn has to do with landscape — and it’s everything! Dreaming about your new home or structure and […]

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Budgeting for Your Outdoor Space

When you buy a home, you give your realtor a budget.  When you design and build a home, you give your architect and builder a budget. Your outdoor space is […]

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