I have plants all over the inside of my home. There are potted plants on my kitchen windowsill, on my desk, in my glass-walled front porch, and even in my bathroom. They have come into my life from friends and family over the years, and some of them have started to feel like a part of the family!
I wrote this article to share some of my own stories, not so much about how I care for my houseplants but about why I care for them.
I have been designing landscapes for 30 years, working on large developments, subdivisions, wetlands restoration, public gardens and residential design. These days, I gravitate toward residential design and green projects, with the goal of creating beauty and inspiring awe, while doing right by the environment. Residential design allows me to indulge in planting design, as well as the more typical practice of site design, construction and drainage. As an avid gardener, I am interested in all garden styles, from the simplicity of a contemporary project to the constantly changing mixed border of an English garden. From more urban areas such as my home town, to more open and rural areas, I enjoy creating sustainable landscapes that are particular to the surroundings, and that take advantage of existing views.
