Traditional landscapes are ordered and respectable. In the Dennis’ 7 Dees Traditional Landscape Design Guide, we detail the principles of traditional design, the materials that should be used to...
How to Design a Traditional Landscape
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A Guide to Growing Hedges
Hedges, with their timeless charm and practical advantages, have long been esteemed features in landscape design. These verdant barriers not only delineate boundaries and provide privacy, but also...
Designer Tips for Stunning Modern Landscapes
Known for his novel approach of blending contemporary aesthetics with natural elements, Residential Landscape Designer Eric Hagberg shares some of his insider secrets to creating award-winning...
12 Fantastic Trees Under 20 Feet Tall
By providing structure and acting as the tallest point in most landscapes, trees undeniably "make" a space. While most trees grow to towering heights, there are many excellent trees for the garden...
7 Underappreciated Shade Plants for the Garden
Shady gardens can pose a challenge to even the most creative gardeners. With limited light, sun-loving plants that make buckets of blooms or delicious fruits just won’t succeed. And all too often...
Enhance Your Landscape With a Water Feature
From small-space bubblers and fountains to large-scale ponds, streams, and waterfalls, custom water features can become the focal point of any yard. Along with being visually appealing, water...
How to Determine a Commercial Landscaping Budget
Determining the appropriate budget for landscaping your commercial property is a crucial decision. Experts generally recommend allocating between 25 and 35 percent of your overall budget for...
Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Over 50 years ago in 1970, the first-ever Earth Day was organized. The years leading up to 1970 saw America producing large amounts of fossil fuels, sludge, and pollutants with no real knowledge of...
Dennis’ 7 Dees in the News
Throughout the years, many of our talented employees have been featured in the news for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our community and industry. These individuals are shining...
Landscape Lighting: See Your Yard in a Whole New Light
With Daylight Savings coming to an end, the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer… cue Lydia Deetz: “My whole life is a dark room. One. Big. Dark. Room.” Perhaps that’s a bit...
NALP Award Winning Projects for Landscaping & Interior Plant Design
We’re proud to announce that we’ve won awards from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) for the 28th year in a row! This year, we won five NALP Awards of Excellence, including...
Our Favorite Trees, Shrubs & Vines for Fall Color in the Landscape
What's the best part about fall? Some may say it's the pumpkin lattes and comfort food, the cozy scarves and boots, or the crisp air and refreshing rain showers...the list goes on and on. We may be...