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Layer upon layer upon layer of interest in this garden and that is what keeps the eye interested. The more you look at something the more you see.

So here is something very special from DMGE to some great folks.

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Computer-aided animation of the concept is presented to the clients David Morello

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Relentless attention to detail means many boots on the ground.

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A focal point planting of Drift roses (there are two of these focal point plantings. David Morello

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The great West bed looking toward the pool. David Morello

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Angelonia is a summer annual in the white garden.

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Chaise lounges by Janus et Cie. David Morello

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The landing leads to the stairs that whisk you to the front door.

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Architectural rendering of the fire feature destination. David Morello

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Retaining wall and garden destination. Cut flagstone patio in classic form. David Morello

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Angelonia, resort umbrella, chaise lounges, swimming pool, the dining terrace, and the outdoor kitchen counter. David Morello

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The lushly planted West bed. That is a Crinum Lilly in the foreground. David Morello

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The lushly planted West bed. David Morello

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A boxwood cloud is actually a mix of sunshine ligustrum, boxwood, and dwarf yaupon. The sun deck and the pool. Table centerpiece. David Morello

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The alfresco dining terrace with seating for 12. Planters by Accents of France.

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A boxwood cloud is actually a mix of sunshine ligustrum, boxwood, and dwarf yaupon. The sun deck and the pool. Table centerpiece. David Morello

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A boxwood cloud is actually a mix of sunshine ligustrum, boxwood, and dwarf yaupon. The sun deck and the pool. Resort umbrellas and chaise lounges with side occasional tables. David Morello

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A boxwood cloud is actually a mix of sunshine ligustrum, boxwood, and dwarf yaupon. Along the masonry fence one finds Japanese yew, N.R. Stevens hollies and Japanese yew David Morello

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A beautiful place to enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the sun come up. Bench by Munder Skiles. David Morello

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Architectural rendering depicting late afternoon. David Morello

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Firepit surrounded by lush plantings. Lounge chairs by Sutherland. David Morello

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The curved wall garden. David Morello

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Fire feature by DMGE, inc. and the lounge chairs by Sutherland. David Morello

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Apricot butterfly ginger is so very fragrant. David Morello

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Morning is breaking and the West gate and Forest Pansy Redbud trees. David Morello

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One of the most beautiful and lushly planted gardens in Houston. David Morello

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What Houston sees as they drive by each morning. David Morello

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This is an architectural rendering of a swimming pool and spa and sun deck surrounded by lushly planted gardens. David Morello

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This is an architectural rendering of a fire feature surrounded by lush and aromatic gardens. David Morello

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Variety Clearwater, white tulips in the morning sunshine. David Morello

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A short animation of a recently completed magical garden.

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The view from the fire feature. David Morello

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The view from the fire feature and a crinum lily in the background. David Morello

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This stand of white verbena and white Drift roses greets all comers and goers. David Morello

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Fire feature garden room surrounded by lush gardens as seen by the squirrels. David Morello

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Front garden looking East. David Morello

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Side garden along sidewalk. David Morello

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Front garden and the West gate. David Morello

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The curved corner garden. David Morello

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Front garden and the looking West. David Morello

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Boxwood clouds, dwarf yaupon, fig ivy, slurried brick. David Morello

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Lovely bench surrounded by azaleas. David Morello

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Front garden. David Morello

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back garden and firepit destination. David Morello

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back garden and firepit destination. David Morello

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back garden and firepit destination. David Morello

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back garden and firepit destination. David Morello

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back garden and firepit destination. David Morello

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Back garden and firepit destination looking toward the spa and pool and sun deck. David Morello

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Back garden and firepit destination looking toward the west bed and pool and sun deck. David Morello

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Outdoor kitchen counter and appliances. Cabinets by Brown Jordan and appliances by Lynx. Raised planters by Accents of France David Morello

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Firepit surrounded by the very lush West garden. David Morello

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Firepit surrounded by the very lush West garden. David Morello

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Resort syle garden with firepit surrounded by the very lush West garden. David Morello

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Resort syle garden with firepit surrounded by the very lush West garden. David Morello

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What Houston sees as they make their way North.

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The kitchen garden in winter.

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Early Concept Sketch of front garden with the plants blocked in and some more advanced. David Morello

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Large corner lot with extensive gardens. David Morello

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Resort-style back garden retreat. David Morello

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Poolside

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Resort-style back garden retreat. David Morello

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Pool side the morning of the pool party.

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The fire feature is surrounded by lush plantings. David Morello

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The lush plantings that surround the fire feature. David Morello

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The butterfly ginger is part of the lush plantings that surround the fire feature. David Morello

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The butterfly ginger is part of the lush plantings that surround the fire feature. David Morello

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Poolside. David Morello

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Unusual angle of the West bed.

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Coral Drift roses. David Morello

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From the driveway. David Morello

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Autumn arrives this week and it is the ideal time to enjoy a fire feature like the one seen here. David Morello

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Kudos to the very best garden care group in the world! Such attention to detail. Such perfection. My hats off to you. Gracias!

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The fall garden is viewed by a feathered friend. David Morello

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Enchanting early morning vignette. David Morello

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The staff photographer and the West gate. David Morello

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Late October 2021 and butterfly ginger smells like heaven.

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Late October 2021 and all's well in this garden.

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Late October 2021 and all's well in this garden. Bleeding heart clerodendrum mixed with Mandevilla.

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Doing what they do best. Horticultural garden care.

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Autumn 2021

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Autumn 2021

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Autumn 2021

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Autumn 2021

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Welcome! David Morello

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How precious is this Java red bleeding heart clerodendrum?

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Winter 2022

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Winter 2022

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Winter 2022

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Late-blooming white tulips both 'Clearwater' and 'Orleans' Judge Solomon magenta azaleas March 2022

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Late-blooming white tulips both 'Clearwater' and 'Orleans' Judge Solomon magenta azaleas March 2022

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Mid-March 2022 Spring is late this year.

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Mid-March 2022 Spring is late this year.

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Mid-March 2022 Spring is late this year.

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Mid-March 2022 Spring is late this year.

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Late March 2022 Sweet, delicious, ripe loquats are ready to harvest.

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Oakleaf hydrangea flower in the foreground.

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Summer 2022

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Late November 2022

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