This drawing was done from a photograph, and will hopefully be the start of how this backyard will turn out. This is the initial design for this project, the walkway that is shown starts where the patio space will end.
The wood structure to the left is for privacy screening from the only neighbor that has any type of view of the backyard. I also like the idea of a lot of pots in the one corner-to be used for annual/tropical color and foliage. To the right of walk the idea is now for a large pond to be installed.
I am a Professional Landscape Designer, writer, lecturer, artist, and teacher. I design residential, industrial, and commercial landscapes; using both curvilinear and geometric themes. Adapting to the needs of the client and the site. The Whispering Crane Institute also provides seminars and workshops for those in the "Green Industry"
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
"Sketchbook"
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Thoughts of Summer
Monday, December 19, 2005
Window of Opportunity
This photo of Machu Piccu was sent to me by a colleague who has been there several times. The stone work is jaw-dropping. The Inca put these stones together by using other stones to carve the joints. Harder, smaller stones, 1000's of hours of work to put this wall together. Just beautiful joinery.
Besides discussion on my work I will continue to look at, and share photo's sent to me by others traveling throughout the World
Besides discussion on my work I will continue to look at, and share photo's sent to me by others traveling throughout the World
Where have I been?
Time to pick things back up, I have directed myself to other
directions and have put the energies elsewhere. Including
doing some nice design work and really getting involved in
The Stone Foundation go here for more info .
TSF has formed a Board of Trustees, became a formal
non-profit and elceted yours truly to the Board. More on this
group as I get a chance.
directions and have put the energies elsewhere. Including
doing some nice design work and really getting involved in
The Stone Foundation go here for more info .
TSF has formed a Board of Trustees, became a formal
non-profit and elceted yours truly to the Board. More on this
group as I get a chance.
Monday, May 16, 2005
Patio with fire pit-plan view conceptual.
This fast conceptual shows approx. 600 sq. ft. of patio space, a firepit, and a fairly large arbor. The arbor will be at two heights. The side running parallel to the house will be higher than the perpendicular side. If this proposal flies, I will probably put together a planting plan that emphasizes the summer months here in Ohio.
Friday, May 13, 2005
A closer look
Monday, May 09, 2005
Malus rosseau
Secrest Arboretum in Wooster Ohio has the largest collection of Ornamental Crabapples in the world. This one: Malus rosseau is one of my favorites. Planted in 1954 the color on this tree is just outstanding, and the fragrance will just about knock you over. Truly a gorgeous tree. Secrest is a great place, for research, study, and the ultimate form of how trees and shrubs reach their ultimate sizes and shapes. After a visit here it is easy to see why I shake my head so often at how close plant material is shoved up next to a house. Secrest is definitely worth the visit.
Thursday, April 28, 2005
My website is up!!!
Well I finally joined the rest of the enlightened world and put up a website. When I'm done I'll have work examples, drawings, and a sort-of calendar that lets everyone know where I am and some of the other great stuff going on in the green industry.
Friday, April 22, 2005
Pond, waterfall, and Petasites hybrida
This is a look at a 3 year old pond that I shot last summer. I maintained this pond the 1st two years enabling the pond to get off to a good start. My goal is to strive for a naturalistic look and feel to my work where it is hard to figure out where the pond stops and the land begins.
I believe the number one problem with most professionally built ponds is-a lack of "naturalism/realism"; the edges are too hard, the rocks are piled too high or too deep around the edges. A lot of pond-builders have a poor understanding of how plant material works; not only in the water but surrounding the water as well.
I look for opportunities to bring the plant material right down and into the water to create a lush and inviting scene whenever possible. The more varied and larger amount of plant material in the pond also helps the pond become more successful ecologically.
btw, this is in Ohio, near Canton which is zone 5. My thanks to Lake Cable Nursery.
Bishop res. color rendering
This is a new Elevation Rendering just completed for a local project. The only big change is to remove the arbor that is part of the Parking Court. This type of rendering is now typical for me on larger scale residential projects where there is more going on than just typical foundation planting around the house. I will follow this up with other drawings.
The Stone Foundation
I have been asked to speak during this year's Stone Foundation conference in Belmont, Ohio the first week of October. To learn more about TSF and the conference go here. This will be held in conjuction with the International Trades Education Initiative and the International Preservation Trades Workshop. This will be a huge event with skilled craftsmen showing up in little Belmont, Ohio from all over the world.
The focus of my talk will be to the "stone gurus" about how to put together stone and water. I am really looking forward to this-it should be a great time and very informative. I will have more on this in the next few weeks as the information comes in.
The focus of my talk will be to the "stone gurus" about how to put together stone and water. I am really looking forward to this-it should be a great time and very informative. I will have more on this in the next few weeks as the information comes in.
Association of Professional Landscape Designers
This is an organization that I am a founding member of, and I believe that anyone who wants to be a better Landscape Designer should become a member of. Join APLD here's their site and then take advantage, mainly by going to the conferences and soaking up the time spent with others who share the passion. Salt Lake City is where this year's conference will be held. Expect informative speakers, great touring, and excellent networking opportunities.