Working With a Designer

A well-designed backyard is one of the most underrated wellness tools a family can own. Here’s how I design for morning light and the sound of water, sensory gardens, shade, outdoor training, contrast therapy, screen-free connection, and real food.

A landscape designer’s plant list for Middle Tennessee (Zone 7a clay): native perennials, shrubs, and trees that thrive, feed pollinators, and look designed.

Heat, humidity, and mosquitoes change the math in Middle Tennessee. A designer compares screened porches and covered patios — cost, comfort, and resale value.

A Franklin designer breaks down real 2026 outdoor kitchen costs in Middle Tennessee — from $25K basics to $200K pavilions — and what actually drives the price.

You’d never furnish your living room without a designer. So who’s designing your outdoor rooms? Meet the exterior designer — for Middle Tennessee outdoor living.