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Practical advice on landscaping, drainage, and stonework for Asheville and the Western North Carolina mountains, from 30+ years of building here.
What native really means in the Southern Appalachians, how to design for slopes, clay, and shade, and how to layer a yard like a mountain forest so it looks good in every season.
A bank you can't mow, mulch that washes off, a slope that worries you after Helene. How to read a steep lot, hold the soil, terrace it, and plant it so it stays put.
Pond, pondless waterfall, fountain, or bog? How to choose a water feature for a mountain yard, where to put it on a slope, what to plant, and the upkeep to expect.
Still looking at a gap where a big tree stood before Helene? What to fix before you plant, how to choose trees for the new light, and why fall is the time to do it.
A fire pit, an outdoor kitchen, or a space nobody ever sits in. What decides which one you end up with on a mountain lot, and the order to build it in.
Deer-resistant is not deer-proof. What deer eat first in Asheville yards, what they mostly leave alone, and the design decisions that matter more than any plant list.
On a mountain lot a patio isn't a surface project, it's a site-work project with stone on top. How to choose between flagstone, pavers, and gravel, and what the slope really adds.
Low-maintenance doesn't mean low-effort up front. The yards that take care of themselves were designed that way from the first spade of dirt. Here's how we do it in the mountains.
Steep grades, clay soil, and heavy mountain rain are a hard combination. Here's how we solve standing water, runoff, and erosion in Western North Carolina without turning your yard into a construction site.
A retaining wall is the difference between a usable yard and a slope you can't do anything with. Here's how to choose the right one for a mountain property, and the detail most people forget.
You shouldn't have to choose between a beautiful yard and a safe one for your dog. With the right plants and layout, you get both. Here's how we design for the four-legged family members.
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