Julie Moir Messervy
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DesignTips for Designing with Trees in the Garden
As a newcomer to our property, I spend untold hours gazing at our land; nearly all that I see are trees. Yes, there’s a field leading down to a swimming…
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DesignInspired Design: What Are the Basic Elements of a Garden?
Perhaps one of the most fundamental questions in landscape design is, after all, What is a garden? What are the basic elements of a garden? Most people would immediately answer:…
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Landscaping Ideas That WorkHome Outside Palette App: Ask An Expert
At JMMDS we love using our app to help people design their home landscapes. We created the Home Outside Palette app for homeowners to try out new possibilities for their…
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Landscaping Ideas That WorkConveying Energy in a Landscape
Each individual object in a landscape—whether a building, a plant, a path, or a view—holds and expresses energy.
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Landscaping Ideas That WorkThe Lure of Little Houses
I've long been a collector of little houses. As a young girl, I'd make stick forts in the woods, set up house under the baby grand piano, and imagine inhabiting…
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Landscaping Ideas That WorkThe Importance of Native Plants
Important information for gardeners: native plants species from foreign lands, and native insects are a major food source for native birds and so on up the food chain.
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Landscaping Ideas That WorkWord of Mouth
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by the intelligent and gracious Virginia Prescott for New Hampshire Public Radio’s Word of Mouth. I spoke with Virginia about Landscaping Ideas…
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Landscaping Ideas That WorkNothing More Fun: Stepping-Stone Paths
There's nothing more fun than designing a stepping stone path! Here are some pointers for choreographing a journey through the landscape.
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DesignThe Value of Voluptuous Curves
Curvilinear borders, walls, beds, and paths add pleasing lines to gardens. I’ll admit it. When I have a hard time convincing a client to let me create the sweeping arcs,…
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DesignInspired Design: Living Lightly on the Land
Environmentally responsible design principles for home and garden
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