Put your money where your ‘garden focal point’ is
The saying goes, put your money where your mouth is. For the garden, it might be more appropriate to say: “Put your money where your garden focal point is”. A FOCAL POINT in the garden is, by definition, “the point at which all elements converge”...Making an Entrance: the Art of Passage by Julie Campbell, Design Associate
How does one enter a landscape? Let us count the ways… Arbors are a great mechanism that help one to visually and physically transition from one outdoor space to another. Like a beautiful scarf or a piece of jewelry is to a well-put-together outfit, arbors can...Artfully Expanding the Outdoor Living Space by Julie Campbell, Design Associate
It’s no secret that living space is generally at a premium in the greater Boston area. Did you know that patios are a terrific way to increase your square footage by expanding upon your outdoor living area? A well-designed patio has the power to pull you out of...Thinking Outside the Box: Part 2
Nothing makes me happier than encountering clever, thoughtful design in the built environment. Here are some more examples of clever design that I admire. A simple height transition in this fence makes this residential garden significantly more dynamic. The Asian...About Christie Dustman
Christie Dustman is a life-long gardener and owner of Christie Dustman & Company, Inc.
