Now that’s a nice looking trash storage unit! We designed this unit out of clear cedar that has been oiled to bring out the natural richness of the wood. We also designed the bluestone patio and recommended a black metal bench and black fiberglass planters filled with lush plantings.
This rooftop garden in Manhattan’s West Village features custom fencing with built-in lighting, ipe (pronounced e-pay) planter boxes, deck tiles, a shade sail, and black fiberglass planters. Ipe is a hardwood with a 40+ year life expectancy. A shade sail is a great, low-cost alternative to a pergola and creates a more laid back vibe …
This contemporary Crown Heights, Brooklyn backyard features horizontal cedar fencing, a playset for the kids, a bluestone patio, Mexican beach stones, custom-built cedar and black metal planter boxes, and contemporary furnishings. Cedar is an excellent choice for an outdoor wood. It has a 15-20 year life-expectanacy and can be painted or oiled any color. …
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This week, let’s explore how to make a healing garden. With only a few exceptions, almost everything that you can grow in the ground can be grown in a container. Which means, as long as you have some time and space, you can have a healing garden in your own home. In my article about …
We designed this terrace garden for a well-known Manhattan screenwriter who was interested in creating a lush garden oasis with a minimalist, streamlined approach. This Chelsea, NYC rooftop terrace includes custom planter boxes made of knotty cedar and filled with a mix of bamboo, a white birch tree, junipers, and still winter-dormant hydrangeas. Knotty cedar …
