Do I need to hire a designer?
Dacie Doucette Dacie Doucette

Do I need to hire a designer?

The first question you may ask when considering changes to your property is: should I hire a designer?

If your aim is to replace a fence or install a simple paver patio then hiring a landscape contractor is adequate. Similar to hiring a contractor or carpenter to build a shed, you most likely won't be hiring an architect.

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Native Plants: a plant lover’s evolution
Dacie Doucette Dacie Doucette

Native Plants: a plant lover’s evolution

As a landscape designer, I’m often asked by new clients if I use native plants in my designs? And though this may feel like a straightforward question, I rarely seem able to give a simple response. It usually involves some kind of “Yes, but not exclusively”.

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5 Common Garden Design Mistakes
Dacie Doucette Dacie Doucette

5 Common Garden Design Mistakes

Chaos, overly simplistic design, incoherence, scale & proportion, and lack of balance are 5 all too common garden design mistakes to watch out for.

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