Landscape Architect Oak Ridge

Porches are all the RAGE!

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Porches! This year has been the year of home renovations, many including screened or grilling porches. This porch is off of a stately home on High Rock Lake. The porch serves as a covered area for outdoor dining and entertaining off of the new pool! The design not only included the porch with grilling/dining area and custom fireplace, but also a new shotcrete pool with infinity edge and spa. Other porches I have designed this year have many other types of amenities:

*Fireplaces and other Fire Features

*Built In Kitchens- these kitchens can include more than just a grill, how about a pizza oven, Green Egg, kegorator, or a built in bar?

*’EZ Screen folding doors, that can allow the porch to either be open air, or open entirely to allow the fresh air and dining alfresco:)

*Built in Hot Tubs

*Built in Showers

The sky is the limit when designing these wonderful home renovations. Most homeowners can expect a return of 84% on their investment when they add a porch to their home- so a great value for the money! Using my 3D imaging technology, customers are able to see the finished porch before construction:) See more projects such as this on my Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/3dlandscapearchitect/

TRENDS for 2015- MOSAIC in the GARDEN!

TRENDS for 2015- MOSAIC in the GARDEN!

One of the garden trends this 2015 is the use of mosaic. Oak Ridge landscape architect Lori Hawkins discusses about how mosaic is being used in garden and landscape designs today.

PLANT LIBRARY: Why I love WITCH HAZEL (and You Should Too!)

Oak Ridge landscape architect Lori Hawkins tells you why she loves the winter blooming shrub, the Witch Hazel. Get to know more about this beautiful winter plant and how you can take care of it in your own home!

Let Your Landscaping Feed the Birds this Winter!

Oak Ridge landscape architect Lori Hawkins gives you a list of plants that will keep the birds well-fed in your garden! For questions or more information, call Lori Hawkins today at (336) 848-7164.

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet On Spring Planting Bed Preparation

Excited for your spring planting project? Start with a good bed preparation. Here's the ultimate cheat sheet on spring planting bed preparation from Oak Ridge landscape architect, Lori Hawkins!

PLANT LIBRARY- Winter Jasmine, the Winter-Blooming REBEL!

PLANT LIBRARY- Winter Jasmine, the Winter-Blooming REBEL!

Get to know more about the lovely Winter Jasmine. Oak Ridge landscape architect, Lori Hawkins, tells you more information about this winter-blooming rebel and how she loves this beauty during winter.

Building a New House? The GOLDEN RULES of the Landscaping Budget!

Building a New House? The GOLDEN RULES of the Landscaping Budget!

Do you know the golden rules of the landscaping budget? Oak Ridge landscape architect, Lori Hawkins, discusses these rules that will be very helpful when you're building a new house. 

GUEST POST-" Great Low Light Indoor Houseplants!" by Shem Ruszczyk, www.PaPlantGuide.com

GUEST POST-" Great Low Light Indoor Houseplants!" by Shem Ruszczyk, www.PaPlantGuide.com

Our guest author for this post is Shem Ruszczyk of Pa Plant Guide. He shares a list of great low light plants that will liven up your indoor spaces. Read on to know more about this list of amazing plants.

Awesome Vertical Gardens!

Awesome Vertical Gardens!

Vertical gardens are quite popular today and are being used for different purposes. Read the post by landscape architect, Lori Hawkins, on how you can utilize a vertical garden whether at home or anywhere else.

How to Solve the Biggest Landscaping Problems with DEER!

How to Solve the Biggest Landscaping Problems with DEER!

Ever had a problem with deer attacking your plants and ruining your landscape? While there may be no deer-proof plants, landscape architect Lori Hawkins, gives you tips on how to keep away the deer on your landscape as much as possible.

Tropical Plantings for the Greensboro, NC Area- A Case Study

Tropical Plantings for the Greensboro, NC Area- A Case Study

Oak Ridge landscape architect, Lori Hawkins, shares her tropical planting project in Greensboro, NC. Take a look at her case study on tropical planting and get useful landscaping tips from her!