A couple named Rick and Susan Ashcroft contacted Exterior Worlds back in the spring of 2000. They told us that they had always wanted a fireplace, but knew the winters in Houston were too mild to justify having one installed indoors. They asked us if we could build them an outdoor fireplace and a patio [...]
Gardening is a great activity and it’s a real pleasure to enjoy the end product. It is nice to see your garden grow over the years and to see the result of all your creativity and hard work. A Japanese garden is no different, you would think, but in fact it is. There is a [...]
Having a vegetable garden is a great asset to your live, with the right vegetable garden design and the right soil you can grow your own healthy and delicious vegetables for your self and your family. But how do you determine what kind of soil you have and do you need to base your vegetable [...]
The spring weather turns our attention to one of life’s great little pleasures. Flowers and plants add so much beauty and joy to the world around us. As the saying goes – “a little can go a long way”.
Gardening and planting represent a small investment in time and money which returns a great deal in [...]
In today’s fast-paced world, people can still connect to the natural environment by gardening with outdoor planters. Gardening is easy, fun and can be enjoyed in nearly every setting. The selection of an outdoor planter can make a statement about your individual style and attention to your plant, flower and vegetable garden.
The right planter in [...]
The right planter in the right setting brings style, function and beauty to any indoor room or outdoor location. Planters can be used as a unique focal point or a graceful accent in any garden, patio, porch or room.
The secret is finding the perfect planter - one that reflects the owner’s personality and surroundings while [...]
Wood planters are a beautiful and functional addition to any outdoor setting. Whether they are placed on a small balcony or within a large garden, a well-chosen wood planter will both complement and enhance the d?cor.
Based on my experience as a botanical garden worker, I can say that wood planters are durable, sturdy and easily [...]
A well-known resident of River Oaks contacted us and asked us if we could harmoniously blend the organic and inorganic components of her landscape into a design that would complement the classical architecture of her house and exterior masonry. We immediately noticed that the symmetry of her three-story house, and the fine linear designs of [...]
A lot of perennial plants can be grown by division. This is a lot easier than taking cuttings, and if you have friends, who have large gardens. You can usually get your plants for free, By dividing their plants up. You can get 50 to 100 little plants from one large plant, which means if [...]
One of our more reputable achievements in recent years was a project in River Oaks that involved replacing a fountain that stood in the corner of the large brick wall. While only one of many elements that we added, this new corner fountain played a significant role in transforming the entire landscape. It introduced a [...]
