Outer Visions Landscape Design

09/02/2026

This front yard is only 1 1/2 months old, but as you can see, by increasing the planting area slightly, adding a fountain for a focal point and new plants this will be lovely in a season or two. Happy clients.....love my job!

08/14/2026

Popped into a back yard yesterday to do a quick check in. It's been 13 years from the time I first was hired and 2 updates later, after a terrible crabgrass infestation, things are looking very nice!

08/12/2026

Such a well written and succinct article!

With homeowners increasingly looking to transform their outdoor spaces, it can be tempting to rely on a quick AI photo edit, a remote online service, or a contractor who builds but lacks specialized horticultural expertise. However, a truly tailored, lasting garden requires more than a generic conce...

07/18/2026

Another fabulous Sculpture in the Garden at the Ruth Bancroft Garden. This year enjoying it with the Sip and Stroll after hours, I highly recomend!

07/15/2026

Some good info on these little pests...

Earwigs, sometimes also called pincherbugs, can be damaging or just a nuisance around our homes and gardens. While these insect pests aren’t harmful to humans, they can cause quite the ruckus in home gardens.

07/11/2026

Herbs are such easy plants to grow. They can be tucked in the garden beds or in pots to catch the sun, as they need a good 6 hours minimum a day. Bring them close to your kitchen, to add some fresh, amazing flavour to your cooking!

https://www.aldenlane.com/herbs-for-cooking

07/11/2026

For those growing tomatoes this year....

One of the best parts of summer is reaching into your garden for fresh tomatoes. In addition to enjoying them right off the vine, here is some recipe inspiration! Roasted...

04/22/2026

This update was completed 6 months ago. One of my main concerns was creating a new entrance to the front door using this long ramp for access for my clients child's wheelchair. I didn't want it to look and feel like a regular ramp, but it certainly did need a railing. So I found a great welder and I designed this railing that was decorative but not over the top busy. It was very awkward in the before pics for visitors to even get to the front door! I think it is such an improvement and my clients are happy...

04/19/2026

While visiting Danville yesterday, I came across these awesome Dogwood trees, in all their glory.

04/18/2026

I discovered this lovely planting yesterday while picking up my lunch. It’s called Brunfelsia pauciflora or Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. It’s called that because of the 3 color blooms this shrub has at any one time, coming in with deep purple flowers, aging to lilac and finally fading to white, preferring a break from full afternoon sun. It can grow 5’- 8’ high x 4’-6’ wide, makes a good screen and is fragrant. Lastly, it is poisonous to dogs, cats and horses… so important you are aware of that. But a very cool evergreen shrub overall