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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-12 | Karen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Sean. We can get tropical rains here, and in some seasons the ground can become so saturated that water will sit for days before the yard is free of the "lake" as we call it. Drainage is a concern. I am not planning to put in pavers, but some neighbors have and there was controversy. I was hoping to understand if the concern was justified, and now I know more. Thanks. - Karen |
| 2009-10-31 | yardchanges | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks, Sean; that's what we were thinking but then we're not an expert! Glad for your response. |
| 2009-10-08 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Perfect, this is a much better solution that I was contemplating. I appreciate your advice and will probably wait until spring to implement to miss the chance of frost. |
| 2009-09-23 | Laura Hall | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | He was very helpful and of course, I never would have thought of this! Now my challenge is to find someone to fix it. Thanks so much for a great service. Laura Hall |
| 2009-09-02 | Meg | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Sean! I know this project is a bit difficult for a do-it-yourself project. Most likely I will have to hire some help. I don't really want a full back yard landscape, just a few plants that need to be watered in very very close proximity to the pvc pipe. Thank you for your help and expertise, it is very much appreciated! |
| 2009-09-02 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Sean! |
| 2009-08-28 | Elsa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Sean, I am looking forward to having a nice clean backyard. |
| 2009-07-07 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much! |
| 2009-07-04 | yvonne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your time. It looks like I may need to prepare for battle with either the HOA or the county. While this wasn't the response I had hoped for, you did confirm that the problem & solution is bigger than a DIY project for the average homeowner. Thanks again for taking the time to address my question. |
| 2009-07-02 | Thomas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for the valuable info. !!! |
| 2009-06-19 | bj | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you! I appreciate it! |
| 2009-06-18 | sandra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for your time and opinion. Yes, what's done is done -- a beautiful herringbone job around a historic home recently saved by re- siting it. When we purchased it, our inspector informed us of the brick issue -- lost about 50 over the winter. Will try to seal and get what we can out of it. Thanks again and take care! |
| 2009-06-18 | Dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-11 | Ron | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks I will check these out. I did find the tge product I was asking about it is called Klingstone Path. www.Klingstonepaths.com |
| 2009-06-11 | Liz | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much for the answer. Liz |
| 2009-06-02 | Dee | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-27 | Joe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-19 | jackie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-19 | Brokenhearted | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mr. Murphy made a lot of sense and calmed most of my fear. However, I am not sure of the amount of soil that will be remaining around the root ball when the bushes are pulled. I gave him a 9 on "clarity" because I don't know whether he meant Not to use a fertilizer" when replanting-no matter what the root ball looks like. He might be assuming, THERE IS enough of a root ball with soil intact |
| 2009-05-14 | Sue | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your quick and professional response. |
| 2009-05-13 | Marge | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much!1 |
| 2009-05-02 | aaron | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much I'm gonna go with 3500 psi thank you |
| 2009-04-27 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank You! |
| 2009-04-27 | steve | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-04-21 | Anne | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for answering my question, I appreciate it very much. You have been very helpful. Anne |
| 2009-04-07 | Jeanette | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-07 | Dillie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Was my first time using Allexperts and I can assure you I will be back with more questions as I move forward with this project. Alleviated my concerns regarding pavers. |
| 2009-04-02 | Heather | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-04-01 | Jared | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot Sean, I know exactly what you're saying. I would like to do this myself so I'm going to take your advice and be extremely precise. Thanks again, great answer and a great site! |
| 2009-03-31 | camilla | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | A great simple idea, thanks |
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Sean J Murphy, LA
Expertise
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.
Experience
I have been doing landscaping since I was 8 years old. My family owned a nursery in Florida when I was a teen and I owned and operated several lawn and landscape companies over the years. I have since completed 6 years of in Landscape Architecture at Purdue University and have a Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture. I have been practicing professionally for 13 years in Atlanta and the south east US. I have worked for some of the best and most well know firms and personalities in landscaping and my work has won many awards. I have worked for the likes of Disney, the 1996 Olympic games, and REIT Post Properties(Atlanta, Dallas, Austin, NY, Tampa, Orlando). I know many of the plants in Georgia and Florida plus surrounding states. I have passed the Georgia Landscape Architects Licensure Exam and can legally call myself a Landscape Architect Lisc. # 001156
I am currently the Department Manager of the Planning and Landscape Architecture Department of a local Multi-Disciplinary firm and used to own and operate Amenity Architects LLC. you may preview our work at www.amenityarchitects.com. My new employer is SoutheasternEngineering, Inc. see www.seenginering.com
I am also part owner in the family business Murphy's Garden Art also see at www.murphysgardenart.com.
Organizations
American Society of Landscape Architects,
Keep Smyrna Beautiful,
ULI,
Smyrna Downtown Development Authority,
Smyrna Downtown Task Force,
Publications
Landscape Architect and Specifier News,
Atlanta Homes Magazine,
Landscape Architecture Magazine,
Coastal Living, Magazine
Education/Credentials
Pinellas County Center for the Arts 1984 - 1988,
Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture - Purdue University, 1994,
Mike Lynn Graphics Workshop 1994,
University of Georgia Wetland Delineation Certification 1995,
Post University Mini MBA 2000,
Edinburgh College of Art - 1 year co-op 1993,
Intern Smallwood Reynolds Stewart and Stewart Architects Atlanta1993,
ISA Certified Arborist 2009
Awards and Honors
ASLA Merit Award 1994 Mined Land Project IN,
ACI 1st Place for Hardscape Design / Installation 1999 Biltmore Atlanta.
Coastal Living Idea House Design 2005/2006.
South Eastern Flower Show People's Choice Award for best garden design,
Many more...too many to list.
Past/Present Clients
Disney Imagineers (while employed by others),
Georgia Governor Roy Barnes,
The State of Georgia,
City of Suwanee Ga,
City of Norcross Ga,
City of Powdersprings Ga,
City of Stockbridge GA,
Post Properties,
Bayfair Homes,
John Willis Homes,
Pulty Homes,
Serenbe Development,
Mayor of Smyrna-Georgia Max Bacon,
Representative for Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vic,
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