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...
3D Landscape Design: Classic Contemporary Landscape – Highland Park
On a 50 ft wide lot in Highland Park, Texas, this client brought us a project with a unique vision...
Working with a Landscape Designer – The Conceptual Design Phase
Hello Readers! Welcome back for part 2 of our journey into working with a landscape designer. Once again, I...
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...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Matthew Murrey Design. Thank you for making 2015 an incredible year....
Christmas in DFW – Best Holiday Celebrations Near Dallas 2015
Need a fun activity to get in the Christmas spirit? There are so many different (and usually free) events to attend...
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...