Some Information About Me

Landscape design is something that most people find very confusing.

That used to be me, many years ago. I loved the plants and admired beautiful gardens. But I didn't know how to even begin!

After getting a degree in psychology (which I never did anything with) and then having a retail store (which was going down, down, down), I started thinking, "What am I going to do with my life?"

One day I was visiting the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and came upon the most beautiful landscape tree that I ever saw. It was a very old Beech tree, huge and majestic. I was totally enchanted and something came over me. The only way to explain it is that it was like a spiritual envelope. I know...sounds dramatic. But it's true.

I had loved gardens for a long time. So I went back to school and got a degree in Landscape Architecture from Rutgers University. And now I absolutely love what I do!

By the way, the images you find on this site are my own projects and designs, unless they are of individual plants or otherwise noted!

After twelve years of experience, I understand many of the problems that people face when it comes to landscape design.

• I understand that some people want to know how to create a planting design.
• Others want a new patio, but are confused as to how to design it and which materials to choose.
• Some people have drainage problems.
• Many are looking to make their driveway more interesting.
• Then there are those who would like a swimming pool - another complicated undertaking!
• And so on.

But almost everyone wants a creative design, one that will be beautiful and admired. This site will provide information to help you achieve that.

Some of my designs have won awards. Many of the techniques I have used for creating them you will find on the pages here. I am here to give honest, professional advice on all areas of landscape design.

If you are interested in how I created the website, you might like to read my page About This Site......lots of good stuff! (I also make additional income from this site.)

I lived in the New Jersey and the New York area almost all my life. And then 4 1/2 years ago (as of August, 2008), I re-located to Virginia. I love it here. The majority of the plants that can be used are the same in both areas, with the exception of a few here and there. The hardscape materials are no different and people still love landscaping in Virginia!

Fall in Virginia

Photo by Susan Schlenger

Please enjoy this site. If you would like to learn even more about me, read about the awards I have received and see many of my projects, you may do so by visiting my other website.

Thanks for visiting!

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