by Jerry Parks | Jan 20, 2026
Joseph Richardson, who hails from New Orleans, was drawn early on to his hometown’s unique setting and architecture. Fascinated by the idea of linking the built environment with the outdoor world, he earned his degree in landscape architecture and began designing and...
by Jerry Parks | Jan 20, 2026
Alan Blalack was inspired to study landscape architecture by an early appreciation of well-designed European and American gardens. He completed his degree in 1979, then plied his trade at several landscape companies over many years. In 2012, he joined Kane Landscapes,...
by Jerry Parks | Jan 20, 2026
Public parks and civic landscapes by Frederick Law Olmsted—who masterminded New York’s Central Park—first caught the attention of Oomer Syed. “The intentionality of these spaces left a lasting impression of how thoughtfully designed environments can influence daily...
by Jerry Parks | Jan 20, 2026
To Andrea Houck, a home should feel as good as it looks. The soulful yet refined spaces she creates reflect each client’s life, values and vision. “Our clients want more than beauty–they want a home that feels undeniably theirs,” Houck shares. “I believe every home...
by Jerry Parks | Jan 20, 2026
Jennifer Horn’s interest in botany stems from time spent as a child living in Malaysia, where she played in a garden full of mango trees and orchids. A high school job at a nursery inspired her to earn a degree in horticulture followed by a master’s in landscape...