Nicole Duryee HawkinsSep 26, 20181 minSide yard upgradeMany 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...
Nicole Duryee HawkinsJan 20, 20181 minShady CourtyardLast 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 HawkinsAug 2, 20171 minEntry CourtyardWe were tasked with updating this entry courtyard earlier this year. A very cool house, clean and dramatic – not only is the courtyard...
Nicole Duryee HawkinsApr 13, 20171 minEarly Spring FavoritesWe 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 HawkinsSep 30, 20161 minContemporary PlantersWe 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 HawkinsJun 8, 20161 minWetland Survivors and ThriversWhoa! 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 HawkinsMay 9, 20161 minShow-OffsI 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 HawkinsMar 23, 20161 minSpring - 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 HawkinsDec 9, 20151 minFall Foliage - Part IIThe 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 HawkinsNov 25, 20151 minFavorite Fall FoliageFall 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 HawkinsOct 1, 20151 minHollies Make Great NeighborsThey say that fences make great neighbors, our favorite green “fence” is Nellie R. Stevens Holly. They are wonderful, hardy, evergreen...
Nicole Duryee HawkinsJul 28, 20151 minHooray for HibiscusWe 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 HawkinsJun 2, 20151 minRain LoversThere 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 HawkinsMay 13, 20151 minPeoniesPeonies 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 HawkinsApr 22, 20151 minIrises 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 HawkinsMar 31, 20151 minSpring 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 HawkinsMar 16, 20151 minSpring BulbsSpring 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 HawkinsDec 25, 20141 minHappy HolidaysFrom all of us here at NDH Landscape, we wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.