by Todd Rutherford | Jan 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every year around the time of early April to late May, we get many calls from prospective clients who are thinking about hiring a landscape architect to help them achieve the landscape they’ve always dreamed about. But that time of year is often becoming quite busy...
by Matt Corrion | Jan 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Southern California’s recent wildfires are a heartbreaking reminder of nature’s power and the importance of fire-wise landscaping. Our thoughts are with all those who’ve been impacted by this ongoing tragedy. Consider donating to organizations helping victims of the...
by Julie O'Brien | Oct 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
As landscape architects, we know that color is more than a visual detail—it’s a key part of how a space feels and functions. Color has the power to transform any outdoor space, setting the mood, highlighting focal points, and bringing fresh interest through every...
by Matt Whiteman | Sep 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Imagine a shade tree that’s free, never needs water and will never die. Too good to be true? Yes, it is. This is known as The Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) and it’s a widely distributed noxious weed. The ensuing text presents five noteworthy noxious weeds...
by Todd Rutherford | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Low voltage landscape lighting is a great way to add evening functionality to your home landscape, as well as highlight and enhance some of those landscape elements at night. But it’s also important to consider whether these light fixtures may be adding to the...
by Todd Rutherford | Aug 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Lately, it seems there has been an ever-growing buzz in the media regarding native plants. We here at Outdoor Design Group appreciate this budding interest in native plants, but we have a long-established love and interest in utilizing native plants in the landscapes...
