PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Here are a few of the writings that have been published in such magazines as Landscape and Irrigation, The Garden Guide, and The Tennessee Gardener.
(Lower) Low Maintenance Gardening
Tennessee Gardener
October 2017
I hear the same request from 90 percent of my clients when we first meet to discuss their landscape needs…
Six Simple Steps to a “Smart Yard”
enewsletter
July 2014
Not so long ago, it was considered fashionable to be “green” or environmentally aware. Now it is expected.
6 Simple Steps to a Pleasing Planting Design
Tennessee Gardener
Nov/Dec 2010
Choosing, arranging and planting to create that well rounded, perfect garden recipe for your property.
The Evolving Garden
Tennessee Gardener
Nov/Dec 2008
Changing the function of your landscape to make it the best it can be …
Twelve Common Landscape Mistakes
University of Tennessee Extension Publication #W175, 2007
A dozen simple ways to correct common landscape mistakes before they happen…
Saving Trees and Making Money in Residential Development
University of Tennessee Extension
Publication #1766, 2006
Shade trees and development can coexist to the benefit of both property owner and builder…
Garden Gallery
Tennessee Gardener, July/Aug 2006
Selecting attractive ornamentation and art will set your garden apart…
Neighboring Landscapes
Tennessee Gardener, February 2006
Creating plantings between properties can provide both privacy and beauty…
The Art of Subdividing
Tennessee Gardener, September 2003
Dividing large areas into smaller, sup-spaces will create useable rooms with an inviting human scale…
How to Create a Water Feature
Tennessee Gardener, October 2003
Full scale garden ponds aren’t the only option should you desire to incorporate the sight and sound of water into your landscape…
Dream, Plan, Do.
Tennessee Gardener, Nov/Dec 2002
Creativity in the landscape begins with a great design…
Burning Embers
Tennessee Gardener, October 2002
Adding the element of fire to a garden will create a glow in which to gather…
Knock Knock
Tennessee Gardener, Nov/Dec 2001
The importance of an inviting entry cannot be overstated…
Moving About – The Art of Circulation Design
TNLA, March 2000
Functional pathways are key to a great garden experience…
Beat the Clock
Landscape & Irrigation, June 1999
Everyone has the same amount of hours in a day. It’s how you prioritize and use them that matter most…
Beyond the Bushes
The Trellis, Vol. 1 1998
Without plants, gardens are not really gardens. Without structures, gardens are just groups of plants. Together, they create beauty and enjoyment…
Mow Less and Enjoy More
The Trellis, Vol. 1 1998
Life is too short to spend it on or behind a mower. Rethinking how you manage your property can bring benefits to both you and the environment…
Get Out of the Dark
The Trellis, Vol. 1 1998
Lighting is seldom considered in landscape design but the benefits are surely worth the investment…
The World of Alternative Shrubs
The Trellis, Vol. 1 1998
Get out of your plant rut. Go on a horticultural scavenger hunt and seek out the unusual…
Rock the Landscape
Landscape & Nursery Digest, Dec 1997
Boulders are nature’s architecture. They can add beauty and they don’t require watering!
First Impressions: The Residential Entrance
Landscape Design, Nov/Dec 1994
Your entry is the first and last thing your guests may experience. Some good planning and design will allow this encounter to be a good one…
The Mind of Design: A Creative Approach
Southern Landscape Architecture,
March/April 1990
Be quiet, be still, be creative…
