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When I was teaching a Professional Practices class at The University of Tennessee in Sustainable Landscape Design, I would encourage my students to replace the word “spend” with “invest”.

So, what does a black capped chickadee, a hedgehog, and a human have in common? (you’re overthinking this). Yes! We all need water to survive.

As we prepared for this winter, we are careful to make sure that our homes are in order. The furnace air filter is checked, our fireplaces have been cleaned and inspected (hopefully), we’ve dug [...]

Is the entry to your home everything it could be? As a practicing landscape architect in Knoxville, TN with over 30 years of experience, I can honestly say I’ve seen a lot when it comes to good [...]

Not a fan of planting? Here’s why a rock garden is suitable for you and how you can build one.

As daunting as it seems, sculpting a backyard or front lawn that sits on a hill is very doable.

Manicured gardens have been en vogue for centuries, but natural garden styles may come back. Should you try an au natural garden style?

Learn how you can merge hardscape and softscape elements to make your garden stand out.

These ten insect species can help you ward off hundreds of other problematic insects and protect your garden.

Adding personality to your garden landscape means finding ways to express your personality and uniqueness. Exploring a DIY garden means expressing who you are.