Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Side yard upgrade
Many yards have a very narrow side yard, almost a dog run type of area that is lacking in inspiration. It often becomes an area where you...
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Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Jan 19, 20181 min read
Shady Courtyard
Last Fall we went to work on this lovely, but sun challenged courtyard. All of the existing plants were lean and stretchy and barely...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Aug 1, 20171 min read
Entry Courtyard
We were tasked with updating this entry courtyard earlier this year. A very cool house, clean and dramatic – not only is the courtyard...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Apr 13, 20171 min read
Early Spring Favorites
We had a very busy Fall and an almost non-existent winter… with the exception of two extremely damaging freezes. My dreams of a few snow...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Sep 30, 20161 min read
Contemporary Planters
We were tasked with replanting some pots for a party in the beginning of September. This is a tough time of the year to find nice...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Jun 8, 20161 min read
Wetland Survivors and Thrivers
Whoa! I just thought last Spring was full of rain! We’ve been swimming here in North Texas for months and the sun has just made what...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
May 9, 20161 min read
Show-Offs
I always find it interesting to see which perennials will thrive given the current year’s weather. I’m not sure all of my years of being...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Mar 23, 20161 min read
Spring - All At Once!
The pattern of strange weather continues in 2016. We never really had a hard freeze this winter. A few times the mercury dipped below...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Dec 9, 20151 min read
Fall Foliage - Part II
The Fall foliage just won’t quit! The trees have been slow to drop their leaves even into December and it is wonderful for those of us...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Nov 25, 20151 min read
Favorite Fall Foliage
Fall was slow to get here this year but luckily, has lingered long enough for us to enjoy some Fall color. One of my favorite Fall...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Oct 1, 20151 min read
Hollies Make Great Neighbors
They say that fences make great neighbors, our favorite green “fence” is Nellie R. Stevens Holly. They are wonderful, hardy, evergreen...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Jul 28, 20151 min read
Hooray for Hibiscus
We love to plant pots. It is such a nice detail and can be changed to fit mood, season, holiday or whatever. The Summer season offers...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Jun 2, 20151 min read
Rain Lovers
There were a few plants that seemed to really thrive during the rain we had ALL SPRING LONG – the weeds really enjoyed themselves and the...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
May 13, 20151 min read
Peonies
Peonies have a very long history, in fact only a few plants go back as far as peonies. Peonies were mentioned in Greek and Roman...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Apr 22, 20151 min read
Irises Are For Sharing!
Irises seem to be somewhat divisive, people either love them or hate them. Many times they are passed down from generation to generation....
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Mar 31, 20151 min read
Spring Is Springing!
It is a very exciting time in the garden, but you have to look closely or you’ll miss it! Everyone knows the trees are blooming and...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Mar 16, 20151 min read
Spring Bulbs
Spring bulbs have made their appearance this year and have actually been going strong for weeks now. They always make me happy and it is...
Nicole Duryee Hawkins
Dec 25, 20141 min read
Happy Holidays
From all of us here at NDH Landscape, we wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.
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