Landscapes are dynamic, living, morphing creations. They are in a constant state of change in response to conditions; growing and expanding as a function of nature. You'd be amazed at how many people fail to grasp this reality. The photos I'm sharing here are of a property that we have maintained weekly since installation, and are a testimony to how wonderfully a garden responds to regular upkeep (you'll notice that these aren't my gardens)! Notice any changes? Not really. Maybe a bit fuller- more plants, less mulch showing. But no really big changes. This landscaping, with the proper pruning, care and occasional plant swap, is holding steady just as designed...and that's the way we like it!
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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. Contact Us: |