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pool landscape master plan

We loved working on this landscape plan for a back yard pool in Adel. The homeowners had great ideas for a fun space for their family to enjoy. The pool, pergola, fire pit, trampoline, and plantings all fit together to create a wonderful outdoor space. More and more clients are looking for their outdoor spaces […]

In the studio | Adel Back Yard Pool Landscape

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Dumpster fire? Roller coaster? Best year ever? 2021 has been ALL of these things. The past couple of years have been quite a ride, honestly. In the landscape design industry, project demand is through the roof, materials have been hard to come by, heat and drought damage plants, and a pandemic rages on. Through it […]

2021 Red Fern Highlights

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Shady west des moines front garden planting plan

This great project covers what SO MANY clients are looking for: great curb appeal that isn’t high maintenance, but is unique and special. We invest so much into our homes, and it matters: how they appear from the street, what you see when you get out of the car, how the house is frame and […]

In the Studio | West Des Moines Shady Front Garden

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We had so much fun creating beautiful, unique fall containers for our clients this fall. Have a look at a few of them below.

Fall 2021 Containers

Plant Info

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Plan overview

Good design solves problems. This project from a few years ago remains one of my favorite ways to solve problems. We took a lawn-heavy, pretty boring yard and designed a lush, established landscape that looks like it is SUPPOSED to be there.  Landscape Design blends the outside and inside together, so that a home is […]

In the Studio | Problem-solving in a large back yard

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We had so much fun creating our 4 distinct container styles. No, the quiz is not a super-scientific categorization tool. But it is a great platform to compare and identify what types of container plantings you like. Wait a minute… Have you taken the quiz yet? If not, click here to go have some fun! […]

What makes it work- “Gloria” container style

Containers

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Red fern landscape design containers

We had so much fun creating our 4 distinct container styles. No, the quiz is not a super-scientific categorization tool. But it is a great platform to compare and identify what types of container plantings you like. Wait a minute… Have you taken the quiz yet? If not, click here to go have some fun! […]

What makes it work- “Nina” container style

Containers

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We had so much fun creating our 4 distinct container styles. No, the quiz is not a super-scientific categorization tool. But it is a great platform to compare and identify what types of container plantings you like. Wait a minute… Have you taken the quiz yet? If not, click here to go have some fun! […]

What makes it work- “Bianca” container style

Containers

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Get to know our Laura container style a little better! We had so much fun creating our 4 distinct container styles. No, the quiz is not a super-scientific categorization tool. But it is a great platform to compare and identify what types of container plantings you like. Wait a minute… Have you taken the quiz […]

What makes it work – “Laura” Container style

Containers

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decking image maintenance iowa

Bringing dinner outside, sitting with friends hanging out, kids playing around… decks are an extension of your home. These deck maintenance tips will help you maintain your deck so you can enjoy it for years. In central Iowa, we aren’t able to use a deck all year round, which makes it even more important to […]

Maintain your Deck with these simple tips

Design School

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