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As you most likely already know, I am a Landscape Designer and owner of Gardens ALIVE Design.  You might also know that we built our own home, mostly ourselves, acted as the General Contractors, designed, and stamped our own home plans.  My husband is the real star in the home constru

Get lost in the colorful gardening pictures “Fall Color for Your Garden“, from Sunset Magazine which brings gardening full circle. The sweet tender grasses that emerged in the spring rains have expanded to mammoth waving flags of movement.  The barren sticks of the ornamen

As the summer heat wave begins, we stake our claim in the shade. Whether it is an afternoon conversation, reading on a blanket or watching the kids play in the yard; the shady areas of your garden can be more than just a dark corner. Beautifully landscaped; this refreshing destination

As you look through your fall gardens do you see rich earth tones that beckon wool sweaters, warm socks and mittens? Each season our gardens can evolve to reflect the elements that we cherish the most. Plant grasses in your garden to increase fall colors, interest and beckon birds to