Over the years of being involved in landscape architectural design and construction, I have notice one key thing that sets designers apart. It is “flow”. The end product (your garden) either has “flow” or doesn’t. Design is such a subjective concept and that is what makes it so exciting. You envision a design concept, draw [...]
Our health care system needs reform. Our government wants to control of how our health care is managed. How would you like to learn how you can avoid being caught up in the system? How do you take control of your own life and feel Empowered? Obesity is costing the American health care system more [...]
* Nouriel Roubini: “A sustained rebound in housing demand is vital for bringing down elevated levels of housing inventories and stabilizing prices. With housing affordability at an all-time high, buyers are responding positively to falling prices, historically low rates on mortgages and a US$8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers. Still, home sales and purchase [...]
Whether you are a novice or an experienced landscape designer, it is important to bear in mind these 5 key elements as you plan. *Form…The element of Form is defined as the shape of a plant or a tree, and the way its branching pattern is structured. The leaves themselves aid in giving texture. It [...]
*Avoid reassuring the person…When you attempt to reassure the insecure person, they will feel more anxious and stubborn. Instead of reassuring them, break the cycle by giving them direction to improve their self-esteem through positive proactive steps outside the circle of what causes their insecurity. If you continue to attempt to reassure them, they may [...]
Improving your self-esteem…the thought makes some people shiver. We all want it, but few really work to improve it. Our society is totally into “image is everything” and “what have you done for me lately?” Your self-esteem is a product of a number of things…your self-image, your self-confidence in your abilities to achieve your goals, [...]
Landscape Design can be a rather imposing undertaking for the novice. You can spend many years studying the art of landscape design, get all kinds of degrees and certifications to become a professional, but what about the “do-it-yourself” who wants to re-do a portion of the backyard? Here are some Empowering tips to fulfill your [...]
Insecurities are a way of life. Each of us has them. Each of us has to deal with them, but how do your Empower yourself to overcome them? Here are some tips… *Identify the source of the problem. Take out a sheet of paper and write down what creates anxiety in your life. Knowing and [...]
The decision to buy or sell a home is a major financial decision. In this market, choosing the best real estate agent could make a significant impact on how successful you are with your transaction. Some important tips for choosing your real estate agent… *Ask a friend for a referral(s). Friends can give you a [...]
In today’s techno-charged world full of all types of marketing solutions such as mass email, blogs, websites, affiliate marketing, and pay-per-click advertising, there are still other ways to get your message out with a big splash. One of these is through a press release. For years, press releases were done through the newspaper, TV, radio, [...]
