Creating an Outdoor Sanctuary
Many of us consider our gardens to be sanctuaries; places of beauty and quiet where we can rest, relax and find peace.
If You Like Birding…Let’s Go Mothing!
Birding and gardening are ways to discover the natural world, and mothing is no different, an activity we can enjoy in our own backyards.
Wild Returns
Decisions on where, what, and how to build, plant, and landscape are informed by how a place and all its elements — plants, soil, water, humans, and other organisms — work together so all may thrive.
Growing Nature. Healing Water.
Recognizing that Canandaigua Lake’s ecosystem is deteriorating, the Shielses planned their home and outdoor landscaping on a philosophy of reciprocity.
Rock The Outdoors
Creating an inviting and functional outdoor space starts with choosing the right surfaces.
Crafting a seamless outdoor experience
An “arrival experience” is the first of many delights at this property in the town of Brighton, New York…
TRANSITIONING LAWNS TO NATIVE LANDSCAPES
The trend of transitioning lawns into meadows is gaining momentum as a way to promote environmental sustainability, enhance biodiversity, and reduce human impact on the planet.
Garden Art - Garden Design Has a New Element
Garden Art Gives You Another Opportunity To Show Your Creativity
and Create a Focal Point for the Garden.
A Green Oasis Amidst A Hidden Gem
The Courtyard, Enveloped by the House and Surrounded by a Beautiful Garden, Was Envisioned as a Space Where People Could Gather and Enjoy the Beauty of Nature Year-Round.
The Women Behind Two Historic Buffalo Gardens
Two homes built by Frank Lloyd Wright for Buffalo’s Martin Family Have Been Revitalized With Gardens that Complement the Structures and Re-Create Their Original Landscape Architecture, Based on the Efforts of Two Remarkable Women.
City Living Inside & Out
How do you turn a historic condominium into a spacious feeling home?
Town & Country
These exterior spaces express unique personalities and tastes while delivering similar results: a place to relax, restore, and reconnect to your own version of the great outdoors.
A Home Destination
“It harkens back to the days of less hustle and bustle and more family time.”
Fundamentals for Outdoor living
“The inside and outside all feel like they are part of the same space” says Lorrigo.
Grassy Plain to Functional Extension
Now, what used to be a grassy plain with a small vegetable garden is a highly functioning extension of their home.

