houston house & home february 2011 issue
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54On the CoverPrestige Builders offers quality con-struction and remodeling, with excep-tional architecture, interiors and atten-tion to detail. See page p. 10.
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departmentsEditor’s Note
Calendar
Before & After Worldy WowColors and cultures take a diningroom from bland to spicy
Project Plant Your Veggies What to plant now for spring andsummer harvest
Pet of the Month: Bootsie
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Transforming your Landscape Top things to consider for a successful outdoor makeover
Best Plants for Houston
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PUBLISHER......................Mike Harrison, Ph.D.
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ....Susie Reisenbigler
EDITOR ........................................Sandra Cook
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ..............................
........Leigh Bell, Anne Breaux, Joetta Moulden
ART DIRECTOR..........................Robert Coplin
CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR Tim Beeson
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS ............
............................Janet Lenzen, Miro Dvorscak
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............................Lisa Kindred, Carol Saunders
INSIDE SALES ................................Pete Rocha
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editor’s note
H O U S T O N
With all due respect toPunxsutawney Phil,we Houstonians
already know that come Feb. 2winter is on its way out.
February’s thaw warms thehearts of gardeners across ourarea. With spring around thecorner, we can all fall back inlove with our yards (and yardwork). Pruning is suddenly apleasure, spreading compost issplendid and mulching is mag-nificent.
Now is an invigorating time toattend garden classes and homeshows that yield ideas andresources to help turn our land-scape visions into reality. Checkout calendar page for some greatideas.
Our Landscape Planning issuefeatures valuable advice andinsights from local landscapeprofessionals. Whether you wantto tackle one bed or the wholeback yard, our feature“Transforming Your Landscape”
feature will get you off to a greatstart. And our list of top plantsfor the Houston area will helpyou choose plants wisely.
We’ve also included an articleon planting vegetables and herbsfor anyone who wants to growsome groceries this year.Beginners will be amazed at howeasy and fun it is to create yourown harvest and then cook it upin the kitchen.
Joetta Moulden turns up theflavor, too, with her Before &After story of a drab dining roomthat goes from beige blah to alivewith culture and color.
We’d love to hear about yourhome and garden improvements,so send us your stories and snap-shots of your home improvementprojects. Who knows, you mightsee them on the pages of a futureissue of Houston House & Home.
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( A D V E R T I S E M E N T )
BY LEIGH BELL
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BEFORE
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“Most people who call us want a fresh look,” says MonsourTaghdisi of Prestige Builders. “They are usually takenaback by what can be done (to their home). In their mind,
it’s usually major work, but when I come in, I can find minor ways tomake major changes. And sometimes their wishlist is not as expensive asthey think.”
These days, the company’s name is somewhat of a misnomer. Since thehousing market cooled, Prestige Builders does fewer new builds and farmore remodels/renovations. The shift is an opportunity for Taghdisi andhis staff to work creatively within the challenging bounds of an existinghome and, sometimes, a limited budget.
READY TO REMODELPrestige Builders handles remodels of all shapes and sizes, from a singlebathroom to a comprehensive renovation, like the year-long project at theDavis home. The 4,500-square-foot home was a one-level mid-century-modern home in Tanglewood (amid a sea of cookie-cutter, two-level newbuilds). The home had under gone little to no renovation since originalconstruction 50 years ago.
After 12 months of major renovations led by Prestige Builders andArchitect George Cole, the Davises moved into their dream home. Andnow they’ll recommend Prestige Builders to anyone.
Kelly Davis had ideas and visions when she initially hired PrestigeBuilders, but she says, Taghdisi always took things further, expanding herimagination to create the perfect design. His ideas were often subtle butimpactful, like widening the passage and raising the ceilings of the home’shallways. The change was drastically beautiful.
“(Taghdisi) took on the house,” she says. “It was like it was his own.And he really wanted to stay true to the house and keep its original person-ality.”
One of Davis’ favorite changes Taghdisi made is knocking down the wallto one bedroom that is now the children’s playroom. This opened up theentire house, she says, creating a flow to the space and providing a view toa large, beautiful backyard – not to mention the kids when she’s in thekitchen.
And all of that stress, frustration and strain that remodels often createwas next to nonexistent for Davis. “I knew that it was being taken care of,”she says.
At night, when their two young daughters are in bed and life quiets,Kelly Davis and her husband sit down and appreciate the newly renovatedhome in which they moved last December. “It’s so comfortable,” Davissays. “It seems like everything was always here.”
COMMITTED TO QUALITYComing from a family in the business, it was only natural for Taghdisi tolaunch Prestige Builders 15 years ago. The full-service company, whichincludes an interior designer and graphic designer, handles new builds andremodels from start to finish. Services range from finding a lot on which tobuild and an architect to design it, or planning and overseeing a wide varietyof renovation projects.
Taghdisi, who’s known for a clean and fresh style, begins a project with acost-free consultation to learn what potential clients want and how he canprovide that. One of the first questions he poses before a remodel is probablythe most important: In what part of the house do you live the most? It couldbe the master bedroom, the kitchen or the living room. It doesn’t matter – thisis where the most time and money should be spent.
Supervision. Supervision. And more supervision, Taghdisi says, is key to asuccessful project. He is realistic with his clients as far as the time and cost aremodel or new build will take. Still, he realizes the process can be, and oftenis, stressful.
“I make sure I’m always available to my clients,” he says. “Answering theircalls and emails all the time is very, very important.”
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Antique ShowsThe Urban Market Houston Antique Show returns Feb. 12-13,this time with a new location in midtown. Saturday features apreview event that includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres from 4to 6 p.m. Tickets for the all-day Sunday sale are just $5 (freefor kids) with vendors open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The market takesplace under large tents at 3101 Smith Street at Elgin in mid-town Houston. Hats, sunglasses and comfortable shoes rec-ommended, as are bringing cash and measurements fromhome. Food and drink will be available on site all day Sunday.Information: www.theurbanmarkethouston.com.
Houston Antiques Dealers Association hosts its Spring ShowFeb. 25-27 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.America’s oldest association of antiques dealers (establishedin 1964), HADA continues its tradition that gives back to theHouston community, with a portion of the proceeds donatedto area charities. Shop the approximately150 national andinternational exhibitor booths with merchandise from aroundthe world. Discover extraordinary treasures from museum-wor-thy furniture to scintillating objects of arts. Information:www.hadaantiques.com
ExhibitsMuseum of Fine Arts, Houstonopens the highly anticipatedexhibition Impressionist andPost-ImpressionistMasterpieces from theNational Gallery of Art on Feb.20. Houston-area impressionistadmirers can experience 50paintings from the NationalGallery of Art’s premier hold-ings while the galleries thathouse its 19th-century Frenchcollection are closed for repair,renovation, and restoration.This special exhibit requires atimed-entry ticket that alsoincludes general admission tothe museum. General admis-sion, Tuesdays throughSundays, to Impressionist andPost-ImpressionistMasterpieces from the NationalGallery of Art are $20 foradults and $15 for children 6-18, students, and senior adults(65+). The exhibit continuesthrough May 23. Information:www.mfah.org or713.639.7300.
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, features a class on Designingyour Backyard Wildlife Habitat, Feb. 13. Learn how to evaluate yourexisting yard and implement minor changes so it qualifies for certifica-tion by Texas Parks and Wildlife as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat.Participants are asked to bring sketch or photos of their existing back-yard as well as a current plant inventory. Arboretum conservation direc-tor Joe Blanton will teach this interactive and informative class, limitedto 12 students. Cost is $35 for members; $45 non-members. Shutterbugs can sharpen their photo skills during the arboretum’sEmerging Spring Photo Class with Kathy Adams Clark on Feb. 26.Participants are asked to bring a camera, wide-angle lens or a macrolens, flash and tripod. exploring the arboretum grounds will provide manysubjects to photograph including early spring wildflowers and greenleaves. Cost is $75 for members; $95 for non-members. Information:713.681.8433, www.HoustonArboretum.org.
Home ShowsDiscover hundreds experts, productsand services all under one roof at theSpring Home & Garden Show at ReliantCenter, happening Feb. 11-13. This yearmarks the event’s 25th anniversary.Peruse the thousands of project ideasfor home decor, gardening and landscap-ing, outdoor living, pools and spas.Information: www.texashomeandgar-den.com.
The ninth annual Spring Home & GardenShow at The Woodlands, Feb. 19-20has added to its lineup of top industryspeakers and over 200 exhibitors theGrogan’s Mill Farmer’s Market, featuringfresh vegetables and natural foods andproducts at the show. Among the sched-uled experts are color expert KateSmith, Houston Chronicle gardeningcolumnist Kathy Huber, The LazyGardener blogger Brenda Beust Smith,kitchen and bath design expert PeggyMcGowen of Kitchen & Bath Concepts.The show takes place at The WoodlandsWaterway Marriott Hotel & ConventionCenter, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive.Information: www.WoodlandsShows.com.
The first annual Lake Houston AreaHome & Garden Show takes place Feb. 19-20. The show focuses on homeimprovement, interior design and organi-zation with specialty speakers on lawnand landscaping. The event also offersideas and information on making yourhome greener, more livable, more ener-gy efficient and more enjoyable.Information: www.LHAevents.com
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before & after
Worldly WowDevoted readers of Houston House & Home,Brendan and Denise called me because theywanted to update their dining room at mini-mal cost.
BY JOETTA MOULDEN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANET LENZEN
Devoted readers of Houston House & Home, Brendanand Denise called me because they wanted to update theirdining room at minimal cost. Denise liked the fact that Iworked with their existing furnishings using paint and fabricto make them work, instead of starting over. They needed tounite the entire downstairs with fabric and paint since allthese spaces could be seen from the entry hall.
“You had a look around the whole house to get an ideaof what we had and what color choices we had already madeand you also knew where to buy fabrics, who to go to havechair seats made, etc.,” said Denise. “We were relatively newto Houston, having just moved from England with our mixof inherited and purchased furnishings from our varioustravels around the world, so your knowledge was most help-ful and a time and money saver.”
before
Colors and cultures take a dining roomfrom bland to spicy
BEFORE: The yellow woodRiempie leather-thongchairs from South Africalooked bare and uncomfort-able. The rug and wall colorlacked contrast and theunderside of the chandelierwas too brassy and bright.
AFTER: An existing mirror,moved from the masterbedroom and hung vertical-ly, is flanked by candle-sticks Denise bought atPier 1 Imports (andBrendan spray painted,along with the chandelier).A mirrored tray withDenise’s silver pitcher col-lection proved a betterscale for the sideboard.Existing framed artworkwas hung above eachchair. A collection ofantique silver napkin ringsdresses the table's nap-kins.
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Their new house had builder beige walls and the couple could notdecide on paint colors. My challenge was to introduce them to color with-out scaring them.
“You took your cues for paint from choices we had already made, likethe Ralph Lauren ‘Broome’ we had used in the nearby powder room,” saysDenise. “It worked well in the dining room and entry below the chair railand you selected Benjamin Moore ‘Tyler Taupe’ above the dining roomchair rail. In the entry hall, you suggested a coordinating slightly lightercolor above the chair rail, Benjamin Moore ‘Shaker Beige,’ which we likedso much we used it nearly everywhere.”
TIP: In a traditional formal dining room, it is important to create a casual,friendly seating arrangement that invites guests to enter and sit down.Choose practical fabrics that you can imagine both adults and children sit-ting on.
Denise was happy that I found a pair of framed etchings by South Africanartist Tinus DeJongh. I recommended they hang them above the chairs oneach side of the sideboard.
She was surprised by my suggestion to have cotton cheetah-print cush-ions custom-made for the dining chairs and I gave her my workroom sourceto have them made. “I cannot believe how good they look with the redBokhara rug. I brought home two samples of cheetah fabric from InteriorFabrics, (a treasure-trove of affordable fabrics) laid them both on the rug atyour suggestion and instantly saw that the darker sample, Earth, could livebeautifully with the area rug.”
TIP: Bringing along written, thorough measurements, sketches and fabricswhile shopping helps eliminate making expensive mistakes and ensureeverything is happy together.
Denise appreciated the fact that I indicated where paint should stop andstart and how far the paint should go on the slanted stairwell ceiling, whichshe thought was part of the entry hall. “You explained that when sitting atthe dining table we could see the entry hall, so that space needed to blendwith the dining room,” Denise said.
TIP: Once the flooring, rug, seating and fabrics are finalized, then paintcolors can be chosen. Paint consistently gives the most bang for your buck.
Denise just kept checking items off from her homework list as workprogressed. All she had to do was pick the final fabric she liked and take itto the workrooms I suggested to get the work done. “The written plan yougave us had specific sizes and greatly cut down on the time I would havewasted looking at and weighing choices,” Denise explained.
“Since we wanted to have ‘flow’ between the downstairs rooms, we arepleased that the rooms now look pulled together,” Denise said. “Despite thelong list of homework you left us, decorating suddenly seemed doable andnot so overwhelming. We had a plan we could move forward with, andliked the fact that you gave us firm guidance but left the final choice up tous.”
Denise said it greatly helped her to have a professional view her prob-lems with a fresh, detached perspective. Knowing how and where to getthings done expedites the process and makes it more manageable, she said.“Otherwise, I think you become overwhelmed by the choices and are
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BEFORE: A lack of wall paint contrast and mis-matched brass frames were spoiling the entryhall’s impact.
AFTER: In the entry/stairwell, the large roos-ter was moved to the top of an antique benchfrom the TV room. Two-tone wall paint alongwith brown metallic paint on the once-verdigrisclock and brass frame add much-needed con-trast to the space.
before & after
immobilized by the confusing variety ofpaint colors and fabrics out there,” sheexplained.
What do friends and family think of thechanges? “Everyone loves the final new sim-ple look and how comfortable the roomsfeel,” Denise said. “You have taken the stressout of decorating, and I learned I really like aclutter-free look, because it makes me feelbetter and more relaxed,” she said. Deniseadded that they even changed out the verticalwooden spindles on the staircase with oil-rubbed-bronze metal ones.before
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WHAT TO PLANT NOW FOR SPRING & SUMMER HARVEST
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Plant Your Veggies
February is prime time for planting vegetables thatwill yield delicious results through the warm months.We asked Beverly Welch of Arbor Gate to recommend vegetables andherbs that yield spring and summer. Another great resource is UrbanHarvest, Houston’s homegrown organization that educates the publicabout fruit, vegetable, and habitat gardening. (See resource box at right.)
Welch recommends planting peppers, cucumbers, squash, potatoes,green beans. These crops are great for beginners. Peppers and squash willproduce all through the summer. For the more experienced, tomatoesand asparagus are fun to try. Be sure to choose tomatoes that are provenperformers in our area. With asparagus, planting from seed means a 3-year wait before the first harvest. You can plant 1-year-old crowns to har-vest after the year.
Many herbs love Houston’s warm climate, so it’s easy to grow anabundance of fragrant, flavor boosting herbs to enhance your cooking.Welch suggests spicing up your garden and your meals with thyme,oregano, globe basil, prostrate rosemary, chives, salad burnet, marjoramand dwarf sage.
Trade your shopping cart for a basketful of produce from your own garden.
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WATCH IT GROWAs your garden develops, Welchsays proper watering and organ-ic fertilization are musts; theneeds of each species will vary.Welch also advises to keep aneye out for disease or insectdamage, and to stay on top ofyour weed control. Weeds willrob you plants both of waterand fertilizer.
Also, pay attention to prop-er spacing – crowded plantsbecome weak plants. Be sure towater in the early morning,avoid over-watering, and waterthe soil not the plant to avoidsun scorch.
resourcesTHE ARBOR GATE15635 FM 2920 inTomball281.351.8851www.arborgate.com
URBAN HARVEST2311 Canal Street, Suite200, Houston, TX 77003.713.880.5540www.urbanhar vest.org
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“I’d Turn Back If I Were You”, the sign warned as Dorothyand her crew approached the haunted forest and the witchescastle. And that's my advice to anyone who approaches a
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Mark Twain said, “The secret of getting ahead isgetting started. The secret of getting started isbreaking your complex overwhelming tasks into
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Your first task after you have found the perfect gardendesigner is the design phase. It's your blueprint for gettingstarted with your project and culminates with the plandrawing.
Le Corbusier, the famous architect and designer whodedicated himself to providing better living conditions forpeople said "Space, light and order - those are the thingsthat men need just as much as they need bread or a place tosleep." The design phase is all about order and space plan-ning and is vital to getting a project off to the right startand keeping it on track. When done properly, it saves every-one time, money and frustration and provides moreoptions. For instance if you want to install in phases thenit's absolutely necessary.
Producing a great garden plan requires much thoughtand planning and all the thinking takes place during thedesign phase. A good garden designer won't let you rushthrough it. Because there are many more aspects to gardendesign than most people realize, the possibilities are endless.Arbors, gazebos, pergolas, flower gardens, vegetable gardens,landscape lighting, retaining walls, pools, spas, pathways,putting greens, fire features, irrigation and drainage, trellis-es, awnings, and fencing, are just the beginning of youroptions when it comes to an outdoor garden room.
The garden plan is the place to record and organize allof your thoughts wishes and dreams. The garden designeruses the plan to easily convey his ideas to the client as wellas to predict the project cost. That's the all important pur-pose of the plan drawing. But it's only the tip of the ice-berg. Always drawn to scale, the plan drawing illustratesthe finished product complete with architecture, hardscap-ing, flora and fauna. In the hands of a capable artist, therendered plan is, in and of itself, a work of art.
Most people realize that your garden is an extension ofyour home and it reflects your personality. But what theydon't realize is that when it's done properly, with the helpof a seasoned professional to guide you and make certain allaspects of the plan are thought through then executed cor-rectly, your garden or garden room will appeal to anyoneincluding the next owner - regardless of the style. That notonly makes your new garden room a tangible investment -according to the American Society of Landscape Architects,the proper landscaping can add 20 percent or more to ahome's resale value - but a place where you'll want to spend
as much, or more time, than your indoors. If your goal is abeautiful garden room, then solid garden plans, and theservices of a talented garden designer, are definitely worththe investment and time they require.
A garden designer is someone who enjoys and under-stands the merging of art and science into a display of beau-ty that relates to the buildings, with nature and that func-tions as intended. Form always follows function and thedesigner uses his creativity to develop a harmonious and aes-thetically peaceful area. In other words, a living breathingfunctioning work of art that not only provides joy but alsocontributes to our blue planet by helping to clean the air webreathe among other benefits. Find one who is comfortableworking with every different style imaginable.
Hiring a garden designer who is also a garden contrac-tor as well as a care provider is a smart consideration. Usingone professional team for your project from start to finishhas advantages. Design professionals experienced in con-struction and garden care develop designs that are practical.Contractors who are sensitive to design are better builders.And consider this: Once your project is complete who bet-ter to care for your garden then they who designed, builtand know it best?
Take all the time you need to seek out the very bestdesign professionals and contractors and experiment withseveral layouts or schematics until you find the one that isjust right for you. Ask to look at your designers body ofwork usually in the form of photographs. Past, current andfuture projects can be examined. Gardeners love to sharetheir fruits of their labor with others and the more of theirwork that you see the better the decisions you will make.Unearth the exact materials you want and don't over lookthe tiniest of details as they will bring you the most pleasureand joy, long after your garden is finished.
Dorothy found her way to Oz because she had a goodplan - follow the yellow brick road. Did she encounter pit-falls along the way? Plenty. Did she overcome them? Yes andyou will too with an experienced professional as navigatorand a garden plan as roadmap. Trust the judgment of thedesigner that you carefully chose and lastly, don't forget tohave fun along the way. Producing then executing the gar-den plan should not wreak emotional havoc. Be certain torelax along the way and enjoy every last minute. It's themost important part. It's the most important part.
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Your landscape should complement the style of your home. Forexample, a stately stone home with Palladian arches cries out fora formal garden with closely clipped shrubs, trimmed trees and
well-tended lawns. A low-slung mid-century ranchhouse looks swell withexotic grasses as accents or perhaps a Japanese Zen garden for ambience.
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Whether you’re starting from scratch or redoing a landscape,consider hiring a professional designer for the master plan.Google “landscape designers + Houston” or check the YellowPages for landscape designers and look for members who usethe initials “ASLA” behind their names, which means they aremembers of and meet the professional standards of theAmerican Society of Landscape Designers. Also, many nurseriesand plant retailers employ designers who can design and imple-ment an overall scheme for you. Ask to see designers’ portfolios
and/or Web sites to see if their work is a fit for what you want.Choose a style that’s sustainable for the way you and your
family live. If you want a manicured formal garden but aren’twilling to hire professional landscape help and can’t do it your-self, you won’t be able to achieve the look you want.
But when your landscape and house do blend in harmony— and you can’t imagine one without the other — you haveadded enormous value to your home and pleasure to your soul.Here are some types of landscapes to consider.
FORMAL LANDSCAPEFormal landscapes celebrateorder, symmetry and bal-ance. For this mansard-roofed classic French-stylehome, Houston landscapersThompson + Hanson havedesigned a crisp landscapeof carefully pruned shrubsand contained groundcover ina muted palette. The lawn ismeticulously kept.
ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN Rough hewn stones form a curvyborder for this English Country stylegarden by Norm Arnold of GloriousGardens Inc. Many English plantswon’t thrive in Houston’s heat;Arnold substitutes plants suited toHouston’s climate to get the lushcolor palette of England’s fabled gar-dens. Here, masses of bloomingperennials and annuals in happy col-ors bring vibrance to a Houston yard.
GULF COAST TROPICALLANDSCAPEOn Galveston Island, thistropical landscape by MarkMcKinnon of McKinnonAssociates is made possiblewith raised planters to createperfect drainage for aloes,agaves and herbs. Theplanters also serve as seat-ing in the garden. Photo byJill Hunter
GRASSESA variety of decorativegrasses, long and short,thrive in Houston. In WestHouston, woodfern on theleft and mondo grass onthe right dance in thebreeze and bring movementto this landscape byMcKinnon Associates.American holly trees prunedin cone shapes form anallée for a gravel walk.
POCKET URBAN GARDENThe tiny entry to a town-house in urban Houston hasjust enough room for soakingpool and spa. Equisetum andbamboo provide the greeneryin this mini-landscape byMcKinnon Associates.
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Mature trees and fences create welcome shade, but also make growing most grasses next to impossible. Here, areas of flagstone are interspersed with beds ofshade plants to provide a lush understory and inviting seating area. Photo courtesy of Thompson+Hanson.
Embarking on a major landscape project takes bothpractical planning and artful vision. Kay Paschall ofEarthcare Horticultural Services advises to first considerhow you will use the space you want to landscape.
Will it just be something pretty to look at or will peopleand pets need to utilize and play in the area? She alsoimmediately evaluates the existing assets and challenges.Are there nice trees, or a stone patio that could beenhanced? Are there drainage issues or a broken sidewalkto be fixed?
Another important step early on is to establish a budget.“As far as the budget goes, think about whether or not youwant to do everything right now or phase things in over aperiod of years,” says Joey Canahuati, a landscape architectwho serves as Irrigation & Drainage Operations Managerfor Moss Landscaping.
“In situations when you want to phase in over time, developing a masterplan is a smart way to go,” says Monica Eatherton, a landscape architect forMoss. According to Eatherton, with proper planning, each stage will looklike a completed plan, not spotty or random.
“If your budget is small, just one or two major specimen plants can make
a big impact,” says Eatherton. “We encourage clients towalk through the nursery and scope out the possibili-ties. If you are busy, working a lot, then keep it simple,But you can get that wow factor on a budget.”
DESIGN APPROACH“Design is the heart of any landscape project,” saysKay Paschall. “Our designs are created using psy-chology, science and art. The psychology is the ‘feel-ing’ of the garden and how this landscape design willbe an invitation to physically enter and enjoy mov-ing throughout the garden. The science is themechanics of the project: form, soils, drainage, plantselection, etc. Finally, the art is the beauty of the gar-den — the aura. The plants, colors, textures all com-
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PLAN FOR KIDS & PETS“Foot traffic from children and pets create interesting challenges forlandscape design and plant selection,” says Paschall. “Children needsoft, yet tough groundcovers. Strategic placement of benches, pots
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Top things to consider for a successful outdoor makeover BY SANDRA COOK
Transforming your LandscapeGoing beyond the standard slabs of concrete, this walkway features a simplebrick pattern accented by a symphony of azaleas and impatiens. Photo courtesy of Thompson+Hanson.
Well-spaced flagstones provide a solid path, while allowing for good drainageduring a downpour. Photo courtesy of MacDougald-Steele.
Image courtesy of David Morello
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and other gentle hardscape pieces entice kids to play within the desiredareas.”
Dogs like to patrol the fence line and see what’s happening in theneighborhood. “Pets are so much fun,” raves Paschall. “We leave perime-ters between the fence and shrubbery for chasing squirrels and alwaysleave sights to the front of the home to enable the dogs wait for themailman, or just watch the world go by.”
Dogs can also tear up beds and containers, especially when plantings arenew and the smells of the soil and mulch are fresh. Teach pets to respectboundaries to avoid a landscape heartache.
THE DIRTNaturally, when choosing plants, soil and sun at each specific location arethe top two factors to consider. Canahuati points out that soil can vary evenfrom one side of your lawn to the other, it’s helpful to have soil tested at var-ious locations. Adding more fertile, plant-friendly soil is advised for mostHouston area landscapes, especially when starting from scratch.
Once plants are in the ground, watering frequently is essential until plantsare established. “That’s absolutely one of the most important things to dofor your landscape, considering Houston’s extreme fluctuations of tempera-ture and rainfall,” says Paschall.
So how do you know when a plant is established? “Keep watering oftenuntil you think the plant doesn’t need you so much,” says Canahuati. “Thenback off a bit and see how it does.”
DROUGHTS & DELUGESOur area is famous flash floods and intense heat make addressing drainageand irrigation essential to maintaining an attractive landscape. “Houstonreceives frequent heavy rains, so planning for good drainage is a must,” saysPaschall. “It’s rare for us to install a landscape without an irrigation system,because it just takes too great a commitment from the homeowner in thelong-term.”
“For drainage issues, you have to look at the whole site, including yourneighbors’ property and how it meets yours,” says Canahuati. “Get to knowthe water patterns on the lot and then you can work on redirecting the mas-sive flows of water from a Houston deluge.”
A sculptural fountain can lend a relaxing mood to a formal courtyard. Photo courtesy of Earthcare.
This eclectic courtyard features an orb fountain that seems to float amongst waterlilies, while citrus trees surrounded by boxwood hedges add a touch of formality.Photo courtesy of Thompson+Hanson
Well-worn brick provides a foundation of character for this formal courtyard, accent-ed by manicured beds and tall shrubs. Photo courtesy of Earthcare.
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Casual gardens require less upkeep and often include bird-, bee- and butterfly-friendly plants. Photo courtesy of Thompson+Hanson.
A significant arbor can fill the space of lost trees and provide an architecturalelement to compliment a large home. Photo courtesy of Thompson+Hanson.
This no-mow option features layers of tropical plants surrounding a coloredconcrete path. Photo courtesy of Glorious Gardens.
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Outdoor lighting can showcase both your landscape and your home’s architecture. Photo courtesy of Moss Landscaping.
A fluted fountain greets guests in this classic garden leading to a formal entry.Photo courtesy of MacDougald-Steele.
At downspouts, Canahauti recommends adding catch basins underthe lawn’s surface. These are topped with a grate and connected topipes or tubing that direct excess water toward the street or otherappropriate stormwater area, such as a creek or bayou.
Smart irrigation systems make happier yards. Newer ET-based con-trols (ET stands for evapotranspiration, the process by which plantsabsorb water from the ground) help homeowners accurately determinehow much watering their yard requires. If you have an existing sprin-kler system, you can have moisture sensors and moisture sensors tomake the system more efficient.
LIGHT IT UP“If you are going to actually go through the effort to landscape youryard, go ahead and lay the wire and do the lighting,” says Canahauti.Good light allows the beauty of your landscape to shine at night, too. “It makes a huge difference,” says Eatherton. “You can light the façadeof your home and the architectural elements.
Plus, exterior lighting adds a level of security to your home as well. “The function of a property is just as important as the look,” saysCanahuati.
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Water Smart Gardeningand Design Native plants — those that naturally occur in our area —tend to require less water than imported plants, but canhandle soggy stretches. Joshua Kornegay, owner ofJoshua’s Native Plants says native species are versatileand durable enough to withstand our weather extremes.
To capture a few gallons from a downpour to use ona not-so-rainy day, place rain barrels at downspout.There are more and more available these days, rangingfrom utilitarian plastic to finely crafted beauties.Kornegay also urges gardeners to mulch, mulch, mulchto slow down evaporation.
Moss Landscaping’s Joey Canahuati advises assessingthe drainage of your entire lot to alleviate standingwater and washouts. Redirect heavy water flows to pro-tect your landscape and your home, as well as yourneighbors’. He also recommends upgrading to a smartirrigation system and keeping you system well-tuned.
Larger landscapes allow for a variety of garden elements, such as a lily pond, rock garden, paved areas, and formal rose beds. Photo courtesy of Moss Landscaping.
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VVIINNEESS FFOORR SSUUNN TTOO SSHHAADDEE:: Star Jasmine, Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia), SweetAutumn Clematis ( Clematis discorifolia)
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He also points to various edible plants that can decorate you outdoor space andyour plate, such as lettuce, tomato, strawberries, blackberries, peppers, broccoli,beans and herbs.
If you enjoy sitting around the fire on cool evenings, consider replacing a portable fire pit with a permanent brick or stone fireplace. Photo courtesy of Moss Landscaping.
LEFT: Tight spaces, such as a townhome courtyard, call for vertical vines and plantsthat won’t outgrow a small bed.
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Terrific Plants forHouston Landscapes2299
TREESLACEBARK ELM
Ulmas parvifoliaLacebark Elm is a deciduousshade tree with a rounded crownthat grows 40 to 50 feet high. Itis relatively fast growing, but isstill a strong tree, unlike Ashesand Tallows. Its fine foliage pro-vides a filtered shade allowing for good growing conditionsbeneath it, unlike many Oaks and Magnolias. The bark peels inlarge flakes in a mosaic pattern, exposing a cinnamon-coloredunderbark.
ALMOND VERBENA
Aloysia virgataAlmond Verbena is a semi-ever-green tree with an uprightgrowth habit to 15 feet. It pro-duces highly fragrant, delicateflowers from spring through fall,and even into winter if tempera-tures are mild. In addition tofilling the garden with their heavenly scent, the white flowerspikes attract butterflies. Its gray-green foliage has a fine textureand the tree thrives in full sun but can adapt to partial shade.
KUMQUAT
Fortunella spp.We haven’t found a citrus wedon’t like, because there isnothing about them not tolike. Citrus are small ever-green trees, usually 15 to 20feet tall, perfectly suited asscreen or shade trees in theurban garden. Intensely fra-grant flowers appear inspring and early summer andsporadically throughout theyear. They attract the GiantSwallowtail butterfly, providean excellent habitat for song-birds, and produce an abun-dance of mouth-wateringfruit loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. Unlike other fruittrees, citrus do not require a full day of sun. Kumquats are partic-ularly well suited for lazy gardeners as they are the hardiest of thecitrus, surviving temperatures in the teens. They are also smallerthan most citrus so are easily grown in containers. The fruit ofkumquats are small and prolific, which makes the tree highlyornamental as it remains on the tree months after ripening.
For a beautiful yard that will remain low maintenance and highly enjoyable, it’s best to choose plants that thrive here. Here is a collection of favorites.BY MIKE GIBSON AND SUSAN FISCHER
Poolside plants get double the sun as it reflects back off the deck.Photo courtesy of Moss Landscaping.
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Feijoa sellowianaPineapple Guava is an evergreenshrub that I prefer to use as asmall, usually to 15 feet, multi-trunked or single trunk tree. It hasbeautiful blue-green foliage that issilvery underneath. Appearing inlate spring, the flowers are quiteexotic with fleshy white petals that are edible and prominentfuchsia stamens. The edible fruit is egg-shaped with waxy gray-green skin, a juicy greenish-white pulp and a tropical taste.
VITEX
Vitex agnes-castusVitex, like Crape Myrtle, is a largeshrub, 15 to 20 feet tall, that isusually grown as a multi-trunkedtree. Its aromatic foliage is grey-green with a lighter underside andresembles that of a Marijuanaplant. Thankfully, law enforcementagencies can tell the difference. The violet to dark purple, fra-grant flowers appear in cycles of striking displays from latespring to fall.
SHRUBSPRIDE OF BARBADOS
Caesalpinia pulcherimaPride of Barbados is a root hardy, subtropical, multi-stemmedshrub that grows 4 to 6 feet. During hot summer months it istopped with large panicles of bright orange and yellow that are8 to 10 inches tall and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.This Texas SuperStar shrub needs good drainage and full sun.
DWARF BOTTLEBRUSH
Callistemon citrinus 'Little John'This dense, mounding evergreenshrub has aromatic foliage thatprovides a unique blue-green colorto the garden. From summer tofall, tips of the stiff branches arecovered with flower terminals thathave long crimson colored stamensgiving them that "bottlebrush" look. It grows to a height of 3feet, which makes it ideal for the urban garden. It performs bestin full sun.
BUTTERFLY BUSH
Buddleia davidii Butterfly Bush not only attractsbutterflies and hummingbirds, butalso fills the garden with a cleanfresh scent. It is a large shrub that
grows 4 to 6 feet tall with gray-green foliage. There are manycultivars that provide a myriad of bloom colors throughout thesummer, from white to purple, pink, blues and red. My favoriteis Lochinch which is lavender blue with an orange center.Butterfly bush likes full sun and a well-drained soil and is rela-tively drought-tolerant.
PROSTRATE PLUM YEW
Cephalotaxus harringtonia'Prostrata'Prostrate Plum Yew is an evergreenshrub that grows 3 feet tall with a5 foot spread and forms a lowmound of gracefully archingbranches. It’s a slow grower thatrequires little if any pruning, mak-ing it ideal for the small garden. The needle-like, dark greenfoliage prefers light to moderate shade and gives it a woodsyfern-like texture.
ROSESPERLE D’OR
Rosa sp. ‘Perle d’OrPerle d’Or is a peach colored Polyantha rose that grows 3 to 4feet. This repeat bloomer has a double flower that is highly fra-grant. In 2007 it was named “EarthKind Rose of the Year.”EarthKind Roses are put through rigorous testing before beingdeemed environmentally responsible plants for the use in Texaslandscapes.
BELINDA’S DREAM
Rosa x ‘Belinda’s DreamBelinda’s Dream, the first rose tobe become a Texas SuperStar, isalso designated as an EarthKindrose. Its fragrant double pinkflower has the classic Hybrid Teaform but the shrub displays thecharacteristics of an antique rose— tough, hardy, pest and disease free. It grows 4 to 5 feet talland it is flush with flowers from spring through fall.
BUFF BEAUTY
Rosa sp. ‘Buff Beauty’Buff Beauty is a Hybrid Musk that grows 6 to 8 feet or taller iftrained as a climber. The fragrant flowers are double, apricotcolored and large —3 to 4 inchesacross. It blooms spring throughfall.
JEANNE D’ARC
Rosa sp. ‘Jeanne d’Arc’Jeanne d’Arc is a Noisette rose thatgrows 6 to 8 feet and is easily
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trained as a pillar or climbing rose. The small white doubleflower is highly fragrant and appears prolifically spring throughfall and also creates a delightful display of fruit, called hips.Jeanne d’Arc tolerates a little more shade than most roses.
GRASSESRUBY GRASS
Melinus nerviglumisRuby Grass is a low growing, 18to 24 inches, which makes itperfectly sized for the small gar-den. It has fine textured blue-green foliage and pink flowersthat create fluffy, 8 to 12 inchplumes throughout the summer. It demands good drainage tothrive in our humid summer climates.
CASSIAN FOUNTAIN GRASS
Pennisetum alopecuriodes ‘Cassian’A fine fit for the urban garden at12 to 18 inches high, CassianFountain Grass has fine texturedfoliage. Its compact silver-tanfoxtail flowers mature to creamytan. They stand 6 to 12 inchesabove the foliage and appearthroughout the summer. Like most grasses, it requires gooddrainage.
GULF COAST MUHLY
Muhlenbergia capillarisThis is a native grass that is 24to 36 inches tall and can be seengrowing in fields not far fromtown. When driving countryroads in late summer, the fieldsare evident by the purple cloudsthat appear to float above them.It is a very fine textured grass with bluish-green foliage andfeathery pink flower panicles that stand 12 inches above foliage.
MISCANTHUS MORNING LIGHT
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’This ornamental grass stands 3 to 4 feet tall with upright arch-ing foliage. The margins of the fine textured leaf are clear whitegiving it an all day appearance of shimmering morning light. Itsreddish bronze flowers, standing1 to 2 feet above the foliage anddry to a fluffy cream color.
GROUNDCOVERSPINK BUTTONS
Polygonum ‘Pink Buttons’This perennial groundcover
never gets more than 2 or 3 inches tall. Pink Buttons forms amat of small rounded green-burgundy foliage and its pink but-ton flowers appear continuously from spring to fall. It toleratesfiltered shade through full sun. If winters are mild it remainsevergreen with its burgundy color intensifying.
CATLIN’S GIANT AJUGA
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'This hardy groundcover grows toabout 12 inches and quicklyspreads to create a mat of greenleaves with purple and bronzehighlights. Purple flower spikes riseabove the foliage in May. Its broadleaves provide a course texture in contrast to most fine-texturedgroundcovers. It prefers partial shade, but will tolerate somesun.
GREEN ICE ROSE
Rosa sp. ‘Green Ice’Green Ice is a miniature rose grow-ing 12 to 18 inches. Its tight pinkbuds open a pale pink to whiteand then take on a cast of green.The double white flowers are light-ly fragrant and appear springthrough fall. Its petite, dark green leaves give it a fine texture.
BLUE PRINCESS VERBENA
Verbena sp. ‘Blue Princess’This Verbena has been named aTexas Superstar. It is a hardyperennial groundcover growing to12 inches. Lavender blue flat clus-ters, 2 to 3 inches across, appearspring to fall. Blue Princess prefersfull sun, but will tolerate someshade. It tends to be a butterfly magnet.
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Passiflora x IncenseThis vine is a must have for but-terfly lovers. It is a major hostplant for the Gulf Fritillary butter-fly. Its exotic blooms are deep pur-ple and appear spring through fall,There are passion vine varieties whose flowers are red, white andlavender, but my favorite is the dark purple for the intense fra-grance not found in other varieties.
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crimson flowers emerge from purewhite, bell-shaped calyces fromspring to fall. As the flowers fadethe calyces turn from pure whiteto lavender, adding anotherdimension to the bloom. Thedeep emerald green foliage is 3 to4 inches long. The vine toleratesfull sun to a surprising amount ofshade and attracts butterflies.
POTATO VINE
Solanum seaforthianum (Blue Potato Vine)Solanum jasminoides ‘Album’ (White Potato Vine)These semi-evergreen vines have 1 inch showy clusters of blueor white flowers that appear spring through fall. The blue flow-ers produce a red berry and the white flowers produce a yellowberry. The 2 inch lance-shaped leaves are a glossy dark green.The vine tolerates full sun and a fair amount of shade.
RANGOON CREEPER
Quisqualis indicaThis lush fast growing vine is evergreen in mild winters, butwill drop foliage when temperatures reach 32°. Foliage is 4 to 5inches long and bright green in color. It produces very fragranttubular flower clusters late spring through fall. The flowersemerge white, and then turn pink and ultimately red. RangoonCreeper is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies.
PERENNIALSPURPLE CONEFLOWER
Echinacea pallidaThis tough and handsome nativeis a vigorous perennial, 2 to 3 feettall, with deep green foliage.Purple daisy-like flowers with aniridescent red-orange, coned cen-ter appear late spring through fall.It is an excellent cut flower with prickly seed heads that addinterest to dried arrangements. Edible flower petals can addvisual appeal to salads or garnishes and the plant is popularlybelieved to stimulate the immune system.
RUDBECKIA GOLDSTURM
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’Another tough, traffic-stoppingperennial, Rudbeckia Goldsturmgrows 18 to 24 inches tall and iscommonly called Black-eyedSusan. Most Rudbeckia species,many of which are also calledBlack-eyed Susan, are biennial,but Goldsturm is a true perennial variety, getting better everyyear. The flowers are 3 inch, golden-yellow black-eyed daisies
that appear summer through fall, although mine blooms best inthe dead of winter when it receives better sun. If yours bloombest in the warm season, do not deadhead the flowers late in theseason as the persistent center cones add winter interest and theseeds provide a source of food for small birds. This perennialalso attracts butterflies.
PLUMBAGO
Plumbago auriculataThis Texas SuperStar perennial grows 3 to 4 feet, but will climbseveral feet higher given support. It loves our hot humid sum-mers and is relatively drought tolerant. The fine textured foliageis bright green and forms a dense clump. The 2 inch flowerclusters appear continuously spring through frost, and depend-ing on variety, are shades of sky blue or white. Although itblooms best in full sun, Plumbago can take considerable shadeand bloom heavily with a better foliage color. Butterflies lovePlumbago and its dense growth habit gives cover to many birdspecies.
BLACK AND BLUE SALVIA
Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’Another perennial sure to attractbutterflies and hummingbirds,Black and Blue Salvia is a coursetextured plant growing 3 to 4 feet.Large, 6 to 8 inch panicles of elec-tric blue flowers and black sepalsappear on black stems from springthrough fall. The large leaves are bright green and emit a lightanise scent when brushed, making it often referred to as AniseSalvia.
This section is contributed by Mike Gibson and Susan Fischer,A.S.L.A., licensed Landscape Architects with the design-build firmof Fischer Schalles, Inc. Ms. Fischer currently serves on the UrbanHarvest Board of Directors, a community garden and orchard pro-gram for Greater Houston.
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