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Project reveals, design insights, inspirational stories, and other news from Melissa Gerstle Design about creating beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces.
Embracing Biophilic Design: Enhancing the relationship between homeowners and nature
Biophilia, or the human desire to interact with nature, is the subject of countless scientific studies which have proven that time spent outdoors is a source of improved health both physically and mentally.
All fired up!
From roasting marshmallows to snuggling with loved ones, to warming the air on cool nights – incorporating a fireplace into your landscape will extend the use of your outdoor space year-round…
In The Swim: Pools Designed by MGD
There are two types of people in the world: pool lovers and everyone else. Pools enhance outdoor living, offer family fun, provide exercise, and create a great space to entertain. At MGD, many of our projects involve the design and remodel of pools and we love to guide our clients to bring their vision to life.
Holiday Gatherings Rooted in Beauty
Discover how to infuse your gatherings with natural beauty by incorporating garden greenery into stunning centerpieces, creating personalized and meaningful tablescapes that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
Create a Fabulous Front Porch
Your front porch is the perfect opportunity to give guests a great first impression as they enter your home. Following a few guidelines, you can positively impact your curb appeal and complement your home’s exterior while allowing your personality to shine and setting...
Get The Most Out Of Your Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor kitchens can be a huge factor in the entertaining potential of your home. But installing one is no small feat. If you decide to create one on your own, here are some tips that will help you to get the most out of your outdoor kitchen design: Credit: Rolling Stone Landscapes Design: Harrison’s Landscaping...
Outdoor Essentials: The Bar Cart
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, plans for barbeques and pool parties are sure to emerge. To keep your entertaining skills up to snuff you must have the right tools by your side. One of our go to stylish and functional favorites is the Bar Cart. Now, we’ve all seen these beauties popping...
Cracking the curb appeal code
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, plans for barbeques and pool parties are sure to emerge. To keep your entertaining skills up to snuff you must have the right tools by your side. One of our go to stylish and functional favorites is the Bar Cart. Now, we’ve all seen these beauties popping...
3 Garden Design Mistakes & How to fix them
Often, when I tell people what I do for a living, their eyes light up, recognizing an opportunity to find answers to their burning garden questions. “What should I plant here? Why can’t I get this to grow? What plant is good for shade?” From this, I’ve realized that most people, when trying...
Back to Basics: landscapes, memory and developing style
As a landscape designer, I’m fascinated by the complexity of nature and how to create a scene which mimics the beauty of what we think of as “natural.” How do you create a wilderness that does not look contrived? Rosa Finsley, the Landscape Architect who I apprenticed under is a master of it. I always...
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