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Sean J Murphy, LA

U.S.
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I can answer almost any question related to design, installation, pricing of landscaping and hardscaping. I am not a horticulturist though so I can not answer questions on pests or diseases of plants. I also can answer questions related to pools, water features, ponds, lighting, grading, drainage, walls, patios, decks and much more.

Jonathan Radford

Italy
Available
Hi, I am an ecological landscape designer and I have lived in Italy for nearly 15 years. I am specialised in the design of ecological Italian gardens but also in the reduction of water, maintenance and damage to the environment. I can answer questions on almost all gardening queries.

Marc Chapelle, ASLA

U.S.
Available
As a licensed Landscape Architect, I can answer general questions about style and design, ideas and suggestions for site amenities, larger site-planning issues, or recreation and park design. IF YOU JUST WANT A PLANT SUGGESTION GO HERE: http://www.growit.com/PlantInfo/LandScape.htm I prefer you ask somebody else why your petunias are not as perky as they should be...I'd LOVE to tell you how can use those petunias to increase your home's value!

Sandra de Charo

Bulgaria
Available
I can answer questions about most kinds of garden furniture - sheds, swing sets, benches, pergolas, garden fences and so on. I'm interested in DIY related questions, questions about maintenance etc.

Mark

U.S.
Available
Design of landscape structures and design of planting arrangements in the landscape. I usually do not answer questions of a horticultural nature or about growing plants or gardening unless they are related to design. I will answer these questions at my discretion. I will answer maintenance questions at my discretion,usually when they are related to design. I am a landscape designer. I am not a contractor or a gardener. Here are example categories of problems I can help you with: Design of residential walks,low walls,low retaining walls,fences,drainage systems,arbors,plant selection,xeriscapes (low water use .....

Michael Carr

U.S.
Available
Building Acoustics, Structural Acoustics, Noise Control (indoor and outdoor, Mechanical Noise, Applied Sight & Sound (integration of audio, lighting and multimedia into spaces, Sound system design and installation, Theatrical sound and lighting systems, Studio Design.

Russel Ray

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions about water-wise landscaping, xeriscaping, and using native vegetation, cactus, and succulents to create a home paradise that won't increase your water bill.

S. D. Ward

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/01/2009
I have expert expertise in landscape design and installations, and have specialized in antique landscape renovation, as well as ground up design.

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2009-11-04 design with native grasses:

Hello, For grass,I would suggest the following: English Rye Grass (lolium perenne). This is a hardy and cold tolerant grass,related to fescue. Remains green year round. It is not related to the grain

2009-11-02 Exterior Home Ideas:

Heather ~ Paint is probably the quickest and least expensive of home renovations out there. I love how the internet has changed this activity. You can literally "see" how your decisions or color options

2009-11-01 Design for narrow walkway:

Hello, Fay. Quite a design challenge: narrow space, harsh zone, and part-shade. Here goes: for Columnar/privacy - Cloumnar dwarf Canandian Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis 'Monler') http://www.monrovia

2009-10-31 what kind of sand for pavers?:

Hello, Virginia; “Concrete Sand”, or ASTM C-33, (I won't bore you with sieve/mesh sizes*)is course and will cause “bridging” if used to fill joints (more on bridging, below). The Concrete Sand is best

2009-10-25 Planting Arborvitae:

Hello Eric I would imagine that you are referring to the tree Thuja occidentalis which is a relatively slow growing conifer. Although they do not possess particularly damaging root systems, they can

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