A budding romance
Written by: Nina Kieffer/Photos by: Ross Van Pelt After the long gray cold spell, we focus gladly on the colors of spring. First, the crocuses push their green leaves up…
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Good neighbors make great gardens
Written by: Phyllis Gricus/Photos by: George Thomas Mendel There used to be a fence that divided their yards, but when Sandy and Bob Csikari had to replace their decaying fence,…
Remodelers take a lesson from the pros
Written by: Phyllis Gricus/Photos by: George Thomas Mendel Living next to the sixth hole at Diamond Run Golf Club provided a nice view for John and Kristin McKinney, but the…
Landscape design provides splendor for the senses
Nancy stands on a pergola-shaded patio, with a utopia of a landscape design stretching out before her. A cascade of greenery frames a waterfall, flowing into a pond that teems…
Garden design exudes southern hospitality
A home’s purpose and function can often change once the kids leave the nest. That’s what one Beavercreek resident found after her two girls grew up and moved away. The…
Multiple gardens create an aromatic adventure
When Lana and Constantino (C.J.) Santavicca bought their home in the Indian Springs subdivision five years ago, it had minimal landscaping. That’s the way Lana wanted it. “I had a…
Formal garden design complements a haunted home
There’s talk of tombstones, creaking floors, scary ghost stories and frightened children in Madeira. Is the town getting ready for Halloween? Perhaps. However, these tales are not centered around late…
Patio ideas center around privacy
While all homeowners want mature trees, flowering bushes and colorful flowers, Andy Perrino, owner of Perrino Landscape, says it is imperative to start with a solid foundation and then give…
Backyard landscaping ideas create gathering spots
Carol Wilson is a keen gardener who worked hard to make the yard of her Hyde Park home beautiful. But, with her son in college and her daughter graduating high…
Terraces made of bluestone pavers exude French influence
They love entertaining, French gardens, and Paris. They desired a new outdoor space for their home to offer them these pleasures, and complete the “small chateau” style of their residence.…
Colorful perennial flowers
Planting perennial flowers in your landscaping is the easiest way to add a pop of color. Jeff Blunkosky, owner of Pittsburgh Stone & Waterscapes, recommends the following perennials: Black-eyed Susan…
Magnificent blooms in a landscape design
More than 5,000 brilliant tulips mass together, creating a crimson river of color that flows across the front lawn of a Westerville landscape design, welcoming visitors and dazzling passers-by. Synonymous…