Well-known Texas architect Birdsall Briscoe's Southern mansion is indeed a classic. 4th in a series of the garden projects we designed, built, and care for to this day for this particularly wonderful patron. We consider it a privilege and honor.
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Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of wine and enjoy this brief animation of a garden recently completed.
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Spring Vitex flowers.
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Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Bougainvillea, pool storage, pool, chaise lounges, lushness David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Mandevilla, Bougainvillea, pool storage, pool, chaise lounges, lushness David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Circular Driveway, Mandevilla, Bougainvillea, pool storage, pool, chaise lounges, lushness. It's all here. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Circular Driveway, Mandevilla, Bougainvillea, pool storage, pool, chaise lounges, lushness. It's all here. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Resort-style living, pool side David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Iceberg rose standard, Circular Driveway, Mandevilla, Bougainvillea, pool storage, pool, chaise lounges, lushness. It's all here. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Iceberg rose standard, Circular Driveway, Mandevilla, Bougainvillea, pool storage, pool, chaise lounges, lushness. It's all here. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Eagleston holly trees, Iceberg rose standard, Circular Driveway, Mandevilla, Bougainvillea, pool storage, pool, chaise lounges, lushness. It's all here. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Red Drift roses, Eagleston holly trees, Iceberg rose standard, Circular Driveway, Mandevilla, Bougainvillea, pool storage, pool, chaise lounges, lushness. It's all here. David Morello
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Purple Vitex tree, red Drift roses. Complimentary colors David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Red Drift roses, Eagleston holly trees, Iceberg rose standard, Circular Driveway, Mandevilla, Bougainvillea, pool storage, pool, chaise lounges, lushness. It's all here. David Morello
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Poolside
West University Place
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Pool restoration
West University Place
Poolside David Morello
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This is the third of 5 gardens that designed, built, and provide care for these wonderful people.
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Teak storage shed for the grandchildren's pool playthings.
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Bougainvillea and being poolside seems right for a Houston summer. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Such incredible attention to detail by the garden care group. No better people anywhere. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Such Southern charm is on full display here and now. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
I love bougainvillea can you tell? David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Thanks to the garden care group for all they do. I am proud of them. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
The East wing. Zinc planters with bougainvillea greet all visitors. Landscape lighting illuminates the way at night. David Morello
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The circular driveway leads to the flagstone motor court, leading to the limestone steps and porch, leading to the main entrance. Along the way, two zinc containers were planted with bougainvillea.
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The Eastern side garden leads to the back garden and the swimming pool and sun porch. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Bravissimo! And my hat is off to the garden care team. Take a look at the perfection that is the dwarf holly pruning. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Bravissimo! And my hat is off to the garden care team. Take a look at the perfection that is the dwarf yaupon holly and Asian jasmine pruning. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Bravissimo! And my hat is off to the garden care team. Take a look at the perfection that is the dwarf yaupon holly and Asian jasmine pruning. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
raindrops on the flagstone motor court make a lovely pattern effect. Fig ivy attaching itself to the East wing. David Morello
River Oaks IV
Something about a pool surrounded by lush lawns makes me think of a simpler time. David Morello
River Oaks IV
A storm approached and washes out the color but not all of the color. David Morello
River Oaks IV
Something about a pool surrounded by lush lawns makes me think of a simpler time. Makes me happy. David Morello
West University Place
Landscape lighting makes all the difference in the world. Take a look if you don't believe me. David Morello
West University Place
A beautiful rendering that helped me explain the concept. David Morello
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The side garden leads to the front garden. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Stately Southern architecture. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Stately Southern architecture. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Yes, we plant vitex for several reasons first and foremost it's a beautiful flowering tree that attracts both honey bees and butterflies. Keep them pruned tightly to control growth.
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Good gardens begin with a good plan which is why we only work from drawings. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Good gardens begin with a good plan which is why we only work from drawings. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Good gardens begin with a good plan which is why we only work from drawings. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Good gardens begin with a good plan which is why we only work from drawings. Weeping Forest Pansy Red Bud is the specimen tree. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Circular driveway and motor court. David Morello
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A view of the swimming pool from the back entrance. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Early Fall 2021. Not one blade of grass out of place. David Morello
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Early Fall 2021. Not one stone out of place. David Morello
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Early Fall 2021 right after the garden care crew finished.
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October 2021 and the Vinca never looked better. David Morello
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
October 2021 and the Vinca never looked better. David Morello
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November 2021
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Autumn 2021
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Autumn 2021
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How fabulous are these? Autumn 2021 David Morello
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Seasons Greeting December 2021
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2018
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Concept rendering
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The motor court is seen from the second floor upstairs.
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March 2022
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April 2022
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April 2022
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April 2022
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April 2022
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April 2022
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Late April 2022
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Late April 2022
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Late April 2022
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Late April 2022
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Late April 2022
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Late April 2022
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Pruned to perfection April 2022
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May 2022
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May 2022
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May 2022
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Summer 2022
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Summer 2022
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Standing sentinel. Fall 2022
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Standing sentinel. Fall 2022
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Standing sentinel. Fall 2022
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Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Birdsall Briscoe Classic
Fall 2022
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Fall 2022
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Late Fall 2022
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Late Fall 2022
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Spring 2023