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REARRANGE: Five Transplant Guidelines for Shrubs and Small trees
Julie England
Monday, February 6th, 2012
The best thing about winter is that we can transplant shrubs and small trees in North Texas and give their roots time to establish before the heat of summer. Transplant in January and February when plants are dormant, and before early March when our spring warm up begins.
Principles of Universal Design Facilitate Aging-In-Place
Steve Chambers
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
I can recall as a young boy my fascination with "automatic doors." Stepping on those floor mats was the solution to taking my dad places in his wheelchair...I could keep pushing him, as doors 'magically' opened for us. I didn't know the term Universal Design, yet I lived it.
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Landscape Design Made Simple and Easy
Julie England
Monday, January 16th, 2012
Winter is a great time to plan a landscape of your dreams. The basics of residential landscape design planning are an essential part of creating an outdoor living area you'll love. Your front yard and back yard landscaping design will blend the natural grounds surrounding a home with its architecture to create a beautiful, unified and inviting place to live.
Aging in Place
Stephanie Chambers
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
"We want this to be our last home and we want it to work for us, as we age."

Our architectural firm is hearing the statement above more frequently than ever before from clients. After some demographic and marketing research, we determined that this is not just our trend; it's a paradigm shift in housing needs for the entire U.S. If you want your current home or the one you will design in the future to be flexible for your continuous use, an understanding of the phenomena of "aging in place" is important.

Drought Without Doubt
Johnette Taylor
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Many cities in north Texas have increased their water restrictions for this winter.  While the temperatures have cooled, it was a long hot brutal summer.  Our plant materials did not get the moisture they needed, even with proper irrigation.  Recent rains have helped plants recover, however a dry winter is forecast for the north Texas area.  While you may or may not live in an area with major water restrictions, we feel it is still wise to help conserve as much water as possible at all times.
The Gift of Green 2011
Julie England
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Want to buy your friends the gift that keeps on giving? You can always buy the Gift of Green, especially house plants and orchids. However, this year I'd like to share with you an idea for an outdoor plant that is truly a gift: Camellia. It's a plant for WOMEN WHO DO TOO MUCH and want blooms in their yard during winter time.
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November Trees and Tips
Julie England
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
As the Leaves turn to brilliant fall color -

Plant: Spring bulbs including daffodils, narcissus, jonquils and grape hyacinths directly into your landscape as you buy them. Use Cyclamen in the shady areas. However, Tulips and Dutch hyacinths should be refrigerated at 45 degrees until mid-December. Continue to plant pansies, snapdragons, pinks, flowering cabbage and flowering kale.

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Summer Reflections
Julie England
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
It was a long hot summer in North Texas and it may be next year as well. A recent article in the local press had this quote:

"Recent predictions by the National Weather Service of a 50 percent chance there will be another La Niña in the southern Pacific Ocean this fall can be taken two ways - with optimism or pessimism

Yes, The Economy Sucks Bad Air But… Vacation Homes Sure Are Getting Cheap
Candace Evans
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
If you want to look at a market that makes residential real estate even in say, Detroit, look good, look at second homes. Last year, the median price of a vacation home in the U.S. fell 11%. Compare that to what the National Association of Realtors tells us the ordinary primary residence did - fell 5 percent.
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October Tips & Fall Plantings
Julie England
Monday, October 17th, 2011
Now is the time to

Plant fall-flowering bulbs and fall annual and perennials towards the end of the month including daffodils and grape hyacinths. Plant cool-season annuals such as pansies, pinks (Dianthus), snapdragons, and flowering cabbage and kale now that temperatures have dropped.

Rattle Those Pots and Pans!
Andrea Beaman
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Clients often assure me that the real reason they cannot get into the kitchen and cook a wholesome meal is that they do not have the proper pots and pans, or other equipment to get started.  That's hogwash!  For basic cooking purposes, all you really need to get started is one large frying pan and one large soup pot or six- to eight-quart stockpot, both with lids.  That's it. 
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The Butterfly House in Carmel
Candace Evans
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
I was in Carmel last week, and I saw The Butterfly House, probably the most amazing beach house in the world. And guess what, it's on the market! The Butterfly House is one of only five or six truly beach-front properties in Carmel and on beautiful Scenic Drive. And in Carmel I learned that Dick Cheney seriously looked at buying this house at one time as a second home!
Sit Down for a Spell
Julie England
Friday, August 26th, 2011
If your yard were indoor space, the front yard would be the living room and the back would be the family room. The front is public space while the backyard is typically less formal and often is designed for multiple specific functions.

A backyard garden with a special welcoming feel for you, your family and friends invites you to have a seat looking out or back at your home.

New England Stone Walls, An American Stonehenge
Steve Chambers
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Something there is that doesn't love a wall,
That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it,
And spills the upper boulders in the sun,
And makes gaps even two can pass abreast
...'Good fences make good neighbors'.
Too Hot To Handle
Julie England
Monday, August 1st, 2011
1. Plant fall-flowering bulbs and fall annual and perennials towards the end of the month. Favorite annuals include crotons, ornamental peppers, marigolds, zinnias and celosias. Favorite perennials include Mexican bush sage, mums and fall asters.
All in a Row
Andria Rucker
Monday, July 25th, 2011
At this moment I am in the process of redefining the way I live.  This is the time to make changes.  For a start I am leaving Dallas, placing distance between myself and my much loved friends and family and moving to Europe to start a new page in my life.

I have disposed of my house and my furniture although I am still left with a container full of "things dear to me".

Six Long-lasting Cuttings for Your Vase
Julie England
Friday, July 22nd, 2011
There are many plants in your yard that can be used in a vase to decorate your table or countertop.

This weekend I chose color by cutting a Caladium leaf, Liatris and Daisy, then complemented them with greens from a Japanese Holly frond, Cast Iron leaf and some Lirioipe.

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Nine July Tips and Planning for the Fall
Julie England
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
Plan your fall vegetable garden. Start your fall tomato garden in the first half of July. Plant pumpkins and gourds.
Simplify Your Design for Big Results!
Johnette Taylor
Friday, July 8th, 2011
So many of us got into landscaping because we love plants. That love of plants can sometimes be our downfall when it comes to design.  While a cottage look with lots of different plants can be attractive, simplifying a design can yield big results. More isn't always better!  
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The Art of Work: Chambers Architects Visits Heritage Restorations & Their Sustainable Community
Stephanie Chambers
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
A small community near the Texas town of Elm Mott is a worthwhile trip 'down the road on 35,' whether you are a professional needing advice on sustainable farming or building practices, or a family seeking fun in an idyllic educational setting. Homemade pastries and lunch at an affordable price is a surprise bonus.
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