Rule 1: Continuity is Key. Your new landscape should tie into your house seamlessly – after all, they’re both part of the same home. But tying into your house does not mean matching it exactly. “Too little continuity is called ‘chaos,’” Bob Hursthouse says, “but too much is called ‘monotony’.” To walk a line between […]
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Is Hursthouse right for you? From landscape design to construction to ongoing maintenance, here’s what you can expect if you call us.
Great Landscape Design Comes Down to These 3 Words.
There are two landscape architects and two landscape designers on the Hursthouse design team, each with our own personal style and unique landscape training. And yet – there’s a certain approach that seems to define every Hursthouse project, no matter whose desk it’s on. What are elements that set Hursthouse design apart? When we’re starting a […]
The Landscape Construction Process
If you’ve been planning and dreaming about a new landscape for a long time, there are few things more exciting than actually signing off on your Final Landscape Design and moving into the construction process. You’re literally about to watch your vision become reality. So what’s landscape construction like? The process is often both more difficult […]
Landscaping Materials: Where Do They Come From?
Hardwood and natural stone, tall trees and flowering plants – these are just a few of the materials that may end up in your yard if you’re building a landscape with Hursthouse. After we’ve presented the Conceptual Designs and you’ve made specific choices about what you want in your landscape, we’ll prepare your Final Design. […]
A Client-Based Solution
The most important question you should ask When you’re choosing a partner for your new landscape, the biggest distinction will be in how your landscape is planned. You could ask, am I getting a product-based solution, or a client-based solution? The challenge many “landscaping” companies face is that they’re ultimately in the products business. Perhaps they’re […]