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Jun 4, 20246 min read
Xeriscapes Don’t Have To Look Like A Desert: Exploring Three Types of Xeriscapes
Dake Land Design looks at why xeriscapes are more important than ever in Austin, Texas.
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May 21, 20246 min read
Why a Local Landscape Designer is a Better Option Than an Internet Designer
A guide to why choosing an Austin landscape designer over an internet company is a good idea.
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May 13, 20245 min read
Elevating Austin Landscape Design: Backyard Putting Greens
Imagine stepping out into your Austin, Texas, backyard oasis, greeted not only by lush foliage but also by your very own putting green.
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May 8, 20246 min read
The Loquat: Why Austin Landscape Designers Love It
Landscape designer Christian Dake takes a look at why the loquat thrives in Austin, Texas and why he installs it in landscaping projects.
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May 2, 20245 min read
How Christian Dake Grows and Uses Chapalote Brown Corn in His Texas Garden
Landscape Designer Christian Dake, talks about the chapalote brown corn he's grown in his Austin, Texas garden and how he'll use it.
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Apr 29, 20246 min read
Fragrant Mist Flower: Why An Austin Landscape Designer Favors Them
A look into native plant, the fragrant mist flower, and why it thrives in Austin.
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Apr 19, 20244 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Landscape Redesign
Have you ever looked around your outdoor space and wanted a change - something more inspiring and welcoming? Maybe more plant life or...
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Apr 18, 20245 min read
Xeriscaping: A Sustainable Approach to Landscape Design
If you have lived in Austin’s humid subtropical climate for very long, there’s a chance you have heard about sustainable land design or...
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Feb 14, 20244 min read
A Closer Look at Austin’s Favorite Palm, Dwarf Palmettos
What is a Dwarf Palmetto? What is a dwarf palmetto, you ask? This fan-shaped, shrub-like palm is one of Dake Land Design’s favorite...
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