It’s not just a phrase limited to travel destinations or books anymore. And why should it be? We all have indoor windows that seize our attention – like over the kitchen sink or across the dining table. With thoughtful design and intentional plant selection, your view...
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”...
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...
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...
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.