AboutKathy Expertise I am able to answer exterior layout and design questions. I have a special talent for creating landscapes for children as well as entertaining. Going beyond the usual landscape design I can also suggest furniture and decor (lit candles, hanging pottery, etc) that will compliment any exterior design.
Color themes, geographical themes (japanese, tuscany, etc) and seasonal designs are also within my realm of expertise. A horticulturalist I am not, but, I can answer just about any question that might require a particular type of plant and whether it will work for you.
Experience Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science for SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry in association with Syracuse University where I took 2 years of Landscape Architecture. During that time I worked for 2 separate landscaping businesses - not design, but, maintaining plant materials. I have nearly 10 years of design and graphic layout in the web design field. I worked for a corporate web design/services company. I am currently a consultant for residential landscape design here in Virginia Beach.
Organizations Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science for SUNY-Environmental Science and Forestry in association with Syracuse University where I took 2 years of Landscape Architecture. Secondary education teacher certification. I taught high school earth science for 6 years.
Past/Present Clients All of my clients are local and residential.
Question Hi Kathy,we live in a double wide mobile on a 1/2 acre lot. The owner before us planted NOTHING, which is good. Clean canvas!! My husband and I have been wanting to spruce it up and we have built a small garden along our front deck and wheelchair ramp. I would like to see it bloom flowers a majority of the year. We have a rose bush (red) hostas and gladiolas now. We also have a front box measuring 6 ft by 8 ft. and I want to remove it and leave behind the two plants that are currently there. I can't remember what they are except one is salvia or something. We also have five sycamore trees in our backyard which provide nice shade. And a above ground pool with a deck around it off the side of the house.
We live in a rural area, so I would like a country theme and Smokey Mountain feel, our budget is low and we do live in the South (East Tennessee--foothills to the Smoky Mountains)
Answer Hi Kathleen,
I would love to help you out, but, since you have a pretty general design question could you please send me some photos?
If you can't or don't have access to a digital camera just let me know and I will still try to help you out.
