TARA DILLARD

Mental Models, how to think about things, schema. . Began, January 2020, a new Sunday School class, Pastor is instructor, reading the Bibl...

Contrast is the basic ingredient of Garden design.  Both pics, below, use the same type of contrast.  Can you label it? . I grew up, as mo...

This would be a fun Garden Show template, below.  All entrees must use a day bed, 2 wicker chairs, wicker coffee table, wicker end table, th...

Age 8, saw my 1st garden like this, below, in Augusta, GA.  The adults were content to stay inside & chat.  I did the rude child thing, ...

Are you aware there is a classic repertoire of garden design language?  You know, the one without words. A witty welcome, below, shouting,...

Do you like this garden? . For many years I could not abide these types of gardens. . Clipped, formal, severe. . Already laughi...

I delight in this perfect, imperceptible, detail.  See the difference between Formal vs. Rustique ? . Of course it made my Pinteres...

Lush in early summer, minimalist during winter. . Views into the home considered, views from home into the garden considered. . Can...

Along the side of her home, below, a mass planting of hosta. . Most of the year these hosta are herbacious. . During fall they are ...

Design Rule: Contrast. . A touch of the Queen + Ellie Mae Clampett. . Urn on Plinth + Galvanized Buckets hanging with ropes. ...

Furniture textures are important.  In addition to color. A new covered screened porch, above/below, with warmth & welcome. ...

Beyond the house, in their garden, is the rose garden with cottage. . Formal. . Quite obvious what type of garden room is next. ...

Formal with informal. . Designed garden with controlled woodland. . Garden rooms flow in contrast to each other. . Color them...

Walking further into the back garden from the house, below,  At the back of the garden, below, waking toward the house. Same foc...