Sabrena Schweyer
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Design
Replace a Front Lawn With a Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Garden
Shaker Heights is a historic Ohio community known for stately homes, majestic trees, and expansive lawns. But along a side street, you will find a sight quite rare in most…
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Design
How to Build a Garden Sanctuary With an Ecological Pond
In her article Building a Backyard Retreat, Sabrena Schweyer shares how she went about transforming a small, ordinary backyard into a place for the homeowners and their guests to connect,…
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Article
How to Build a Better Backyard Retreat
What could be more satisfying than transforming an unused outdoor space into a sanctuary? Fifteen years ago, Larry Jacobs contacted our sustainable landscape design firm because he wanted to add…
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Midwest Regional Reports
Best Native Woodies for the Midwest
Gardeners love native plants, and for good reason. They are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the…
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Design
Matching the Colors of Your House and Garden
A well-coordinated palette enhances and unifies your design
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Midwest Regional Reports
Regional Picks: Plants for Wet Soil – Midwest
Lots of gardeners deal with at least one area of their property that never seems to dry out. As horticulturist Joseph Henderson explains in his article Plants for Soggy Spots,…