Hiring a Landscape Architect? Ask These Questions.
Hiring a Landscape Architect Starting the process of hiring a landscape architect can be a little overwhelming. Where do you start and how do you find the best fit for you and your project? Hiring a designer to create your…
Ten Most Beautiful Outdoor Dining Areas
Outdoor dining and patio season has arrived!! It’s finally time to dust off the patio furniture, fire up the grill…
Sculptural Elements in Landscape and Garden Design
When designing a garden, there are many components that contribute to defining a space and creating a sense of place….
Modern vs. Contemporary: Architecture and Landscape
Have you ever asked yourself what the difference is between modern and contemporary? Modern vs. Contemporary Architecture Modern Architecture: True…
Beautiful Vegetable Gardens PLUS Design Tips and Ideas
Spring is on our doorstep and for an avid container gardener, like me, that means I am anxiously waiting to…
Chelsea Flower Show
While living in Europe (prior to my employment with Matthew Murrey Design), I was lucky to be able to attend…
Use the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015: Marsala in Your Garden
Use the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015: Marsala in Your Garden In January, Pantone revealed “Marsala” to be the color of…
Products We LOVE: Traditional European
Products We LOVE: Traditional European Furnishings and accents are often one of the last elements people take into consideration…
Dream Big: The First Step Towards a Great Design
Dream Big One of the first and most important steps towards creating a garden design you will love is to…
Before & After: This Overcrowded, Outdated Backyard Gets a Classic Contemporary Remodel
Before & After: Classic Contemporary Backyard Remodel Before: This Dallas backyard, constructed when the house was built in 1996, had…