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Mar 281 min read

Inviting the Wild into your Landscape.

One of my favorite fellow plant nerds, Rebecca McMackin recently gave a TedTalk. In it, she simply and effectively tells us about the...

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"Budget-Friendly Beauty: How Landscape Designers Save You Money"

Laura Volk

Jul 25, 20232 min read

"Budget-Friendly Beauty: How Landscape Designers Save You Money"

Landscaping can transform a simple backyard into a personal paradise, but many people shy away from it, assuming it's an expensive...

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Gardens and Landscapes: Reaping the Benefits of Nature's Bounty

Laura Volk

Jul 11, 20232 min read

Gardens and Landscapes: Reaping the Benefits of Nature's Bounty

Gardens and landscapes play a vital role in our lives, providing not only aesthetic beauty but also a range of physical, mental, and...

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Rekindling our Connection: Embracing Nature in Everyday Life

Laura Volk

Jun 26, 20233 min read

Rekindling our Connection: Embracing Nature in Everyday Life

Introduction In an age of screen time, skyscrapers, and bustling city life, the human connection with nature may seem elusive. Yet, the...

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Landscape Tips: Transforming Your Outdoor Space into a Garden Paradise

Laura Volk

Jun 13, 20233 min read

Landscape Tips: Transforming Your Outdoor Space into a Garden Paradise

Creating a beautiful and functional landscape requires careful planning, creativity, and a keen eye for detail. Whether you're a seasoned...

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Embracing Sustainability: Green Landscaping for a Brighter Future

Laura Volk

Jun 12, 20232 min read

Embracing Sustainability: Green Landscaping for a Brighter Future

Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash Introduction In our ongoing quest to preserve and protect our environment, every choice we make counts....

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Harmony in the Backyard: Principles of Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping

Laura Volk

Jun 12, 20232 min read

Harmony in the Backyard: Principles of Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping

Introduction Many of us have experienced the joy of observing wildlife in their natural habitat. From birds chirping in the trees to...

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The Healing Power of Therapeutic Landscape Design: Bringing Nature and Well-being Together

Laura Volk

May 23, 20232 min read

The Healing Power of Therapeutic Landscape Design: Bringing Nature and Well-being Together

In our fast-paced, urbanized world, the importance of nature for our physical, emotional, and mental well-being cannot be overstated....

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Sensory Gardens: A Therapeutic Oasis for the Mind, Body, and Soul

Laura Volk

May 9, 20232 min read

Sensory Gardens: A Therapeutic Oasis for the Mind, Body, and Soul

Sensory gardens, also known as healing gardens, are specially designed outdoor spaces that cater to the senses of sight, smell, touch,...

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Top 10 Landscape tips for ecological landscape design

Laura Volk

Apr 30, 20232 min read

Top 10 Landscape tips for ecological landscape design

Use Native Plants: Selecting native plants adapted to your region's climate and soil conditions promotes biodiversity, supports local...

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Laura Volk

Mar 7, 20231 min read

Oh Deer, What Do I Do?

Deer resistant plants If you've had past experiences of deer eating your plants, don't lose hope. There are many deer-resistant plants....

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Laura Volk

Feb 1, 20232 min read

What Not to Plant

Plants to avoid Sometimes it’s more than the thought that counts. Many well-intentioned people plant invasive plants without knowing it....

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Why Plant Natives? What's the big deal about native plants?

Laura Volk

Jan 17, 20231 min read

Why Plant Natives? What's the big deal about native plants?

Native plants are necessary to support all native wildlife, including us. Most native insects need native plants to complete their life...

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Laura Volk

Jan 4, 20232 min read

Natural Beauty . . . what do we value?

I believe most of us know that inner beauty and the value of our soul is more important than physical appearance. I also believe that we...

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Laura Volk

Mar 23, 20224 min read

Landscape Design for Dementia

Creating outdoor spaces for people with Dementia Creating a beautiful space for people with memory loss allows them to leave behind the...

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Laura Volk

Mar 23, 20223 min read

Curb Appeal

When I first bought my house the outside made me cringe. When I bought my house in December 2015 the outside made me cringe. The front...

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