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Ten Reasons to Add Lights to your Landscape

3/10/2014

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PictureImage courtesy FXLuminaire website











I'm a big fan of lists.  They make me feel organized, allow me to move through a thought process quickly, and make for an easy read for you.  This morning, I was thinking of light....landscape lights.  I am BLOWN away by the Luxor system FXLuminaire has brought to the market.  Yes, initial investment will be a bit more than the average joe landscape lights, but let me tell you ten reasons why you need them:

1. Security
2. Outdoor Living
3. Accent your landscaping
4. Accent your home
5. Quality
6. Dimming Capabilities
7. Zone Controls
8. LED Cost Savings
9. Eliminate the Black Mirror after sunset
10. Wireless Control

Did you see you can play with the lighting app right there on the website?!  How cool is that?!

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Designing for Four Seasons

12/18/2013

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A unique challenge faces those of us who design landscapes in regions of the world where there are four distinct seasons- creating a landscape that has elements that shine in each of those seasons.
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
The importance of plant selection can't be over emphasized.  Without careful planning, a stunning summer perennial border can easily become a boring, blank space during the drab winter months.  Plants should be considered not only for their size or bloom, but also their bark, berries, structure, and seasonal foliage. Any good designer should have developed a catalog of "four season" plants they use successfully in their landscapes. Below are some examples of how the plantings can change with the seasons (click on any photo to bring it up larger):
Spring
Fall
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Summer
Winter
Consider including structure to fill in the gaps between seasons, such as pergolas, trellis work, fencing, fireplaces, water features, and sculpture.  A strong backbone of hardscape can add that odd season interest your garden needs. 
Interesting fence detailing
The birdbath stands in as a strong focal point during a period of few blooms in the perennial garden.
The bright red pump and water bowl create an accent piece for this shade garden all season.
A mirrored gazing ball, as cliche as it is, can be a simple focal point to help the transistion between bloom peaks.
Do you find yourself looking out the windows at your landscape and feeling uninspired?  Give us a call today, and we can come up with a plan to give you a spectacular view, regardless of what season it is.
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    BIO:

    Anna and her husband Todd own Arcadia Gardens, LLC a Stevensville, MI based landscape design and build company. Her degree in Horticulture with a focus on landscape management from Michigan State University allows Anna to select plants specific to on-site conditions and with maintenance requirements that suit the client's needs. She is comfortable designing across a range of styles- from contemporary to classic- and makes a point to include the client's input throughout the design process. She is an active member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and is serving as 2014 President of the  APLD-Michigan Chapter.  Anna has recently contributed to media such as "The Designer" and Gardendesign.com and is qualified to speak on a variety of topics from landscape design and maintenance to addressing local garden clubs and organizations.

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