Project Colgate – An Elegant French Garden with an Understated Style
Someone once told me that vegetation is to architecture as a wall finish is to a room. I’ve always believed in this and we practice this theory on every project. However, it's more than just placing vegetation in front of…
Working with a Landscape Designer – The Initial Design Meeting
One of our primary goals at matthewmurrey.com is to educate you, our readers, on the importance and value of working…
Landscape Design Ideas: Use Pottery
There are many great uses for pottery in a garden or landscape. Whether you use pottery to plant an ornamental tree, an…
House Tour: Southern Creekside Landscape Design
This project began as an effort for the client to enhance his living experience by adding a screened in porch…
House Tour: Sophisticated Contemporary Landscape Design
Matthew Murrey Design was commissioned to create a contemporary landscape design for this home in Dallas, Texas. The homeowners were…
Landscape Ideas: Best Solutions for Shade
Q: I have a very shady lawn and my grass seems to be dying back. What are my best options…
The Best Outdoor Halloween Decor
Happy October! To inspire you this season, here are great examples of the 3 best themes for outdoor decor this Halloween!…
10 Amazing Outdoor Dining Rooms
Since my favorite time of year to dine outdoors is early fall, I thought I would re-share this post about Outdoor…
Winter Rye: To Seed or Not to Seed
Image Credit: littlevisuals.co With yesterday being the official start of fall, I know many of you are wondering whether or not to…
Landscape Solutions: Create Privacy and Screening with Trees, Hedges, Fences, and Walls
Even though you might love your neighbors, you probably do not want them seeing your every move. The best and…