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Dahlia Hill: A Problem Site Transformed Into Garden Treasure
In last week’s post we talked about what are some of the recent trends in Residential Landscape Design, both nationally and here in Mid-Michigan. Landscape Design, in its most basic terms, is the act of blending a program with the existing conditions of a particular...
Is Outdoor Living Surpassing Curb Appeal?
The most recent survey sponsored by the American Society for Landscape Architects asked residential landscape designers what they felt would be the most requested outdoor living and landscape features for the coming year. At the top of the list were things like...
Tennis Anyone?
Steve Baillee, one of our designers, just finished setting up our very first exhibit for the 2012 season! We're at the 24th Annual Dow Corning Tennis Classic Last year was Reder's first year sponsoring the Dow Corning Tennis Classic, and we had such a tremendous turn...
Showhouse Showdown: Record-Breaking Success
The Midland episode of HGTV's new "Showhouse Showdown", premiering ~Sept. 12, had record attendance, according to and article published on Cobblestone Homes website. "Nearly 700 of you — a "Showhouse Showdown" record — came out to the open house and reception on...
From Bare Landscape to Film-Ready in 1 Week
According to Sue and Josh from HGTV's production crew, "the landscaping was completed in about 3 minutes". We actually completed it a week's time, including paving the driveways, stonework, decking, sodding, irrigation, lighting, and plantings. Whew - there's...
Sneak Peek! Less Than 48 Hours to the Showhouse Showdown
We caught Paul Reder and Mark Wahl of Cobblestone Homes (Freeland, MI) on video at the location of this Saturday's filming of HGTV's Showhouse Showdown! Find what's going on inside and outside to get ready, how Cobblestone got involved with the show, and what to...
Prize Round Up at the Midland Showhouse Showdown
Are you planning on coming out to the HGTV Showhouse Showdown? In addition to free tours of the 2 houses and hospitality tent, there are some great prizes you can win! Open House - Saturday August 20 1:00 - 4:00 3339 E. Shady Ridge Drive and 3479 E. Shady Ridge...
Showhouse Showdown Locations Revealed
Cobblestone Homes just announced the location of the 2 properties being built for the upcoming HGTV Showhouse Showdown episode on their Facebook page. We're excited to be involved with doing the landscaping and getting the projects ready for filming this Saturday,...
Who Knew There Would Be a Showdown in Midland?
Two weeks ago we were plugging along with our normal busy schedule. Then we received a call from Mark Wahl of Cobblestone Homes about a really interesting opportunity. Now, we are scrambling to help him pull off an awesome challenge! Cobblestone Homes has been...
Summer 2011 Trends in Landscaping
According to jkenterprise landscape supplies, these are the landscape trends of this summer, and guess what? Reder agrees! 1. Big & Bold Loud colors? Check. Bright flowers? Check. It’s all about deep reds, vibrant blues, lush greens and midnight purples. Many...