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Landscape architecture insights
Ideas, projects, and expertise from our landscape architecture team covering design trends, seasonal tips, and completed work across Middle Tennessee and Charleston, SC.
What to Expect When Working with a Landscape Architect
A look at what homeowners in Middle Tennessee can expect when hiring a Landscape Architect, from comprehensive construction documents to smarter investment guidance and fewer costly surprises.
Top Pool Design Trends Shaping Backyard Retreats
An overview of the latest backyard pool trends, from compact plunge and cocktail pools to lounge-focused layouts and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Preparing Your Outdoor Space for the Season Ahead
A spring walkthrough guide for evaluating hardscapes, drainage, and outdoor living spaces before the new season begins.
14 Years of Landscape Architecture and Design in Nashville
Reflecting on 14 years in business, The Addison Group shares five lessons that have shaped their approach to landscape architecture.
Things We Love About Designing Spaces for People
Why defined, human-centered outdoor rooms are trending in 2026, and how The Addison Group designs intimate spaces built around comfort and connection.
The Difference Between a Landscaper and a Landscape Architect
A breakdown of the key differences between landscapers and licensed Landscape Architects, covering education, project scope, and legal accountability.
Year in Review: Our Favorite Projects (And What Made Them Special)
The Addison Group looks back at some of its favorite 2025 projects across Middle Tennessee, from pool and spa installations to versatile green spaces.
What We Loved (And What's Next) in Landscape Design at This Year's Parade of Homes
Highlights from the 2025 Parade of Homes, where The Addison Group's founder shares how landscape design is shifting toward smaller, smarter luxury.
Your Home is Unique—Your Outdoor Space Should Be Too
Why hiring a landscape architect is a smart investment in your home's long-term beauty and value, and what The Addison Group brings to the process.
Entertaining in Space
A backyard transformation that maximizes a compact, unique lot with a plunge pool, fire pit, and putting green for year-round family fun.
Luxury Lake Life
An elevated lake home gets a full outdoor makeover with an organically shaped infinity pool, terraced fire pit, and boat dock access.
Walking Horse Estate
A Shelbyville property in horse country gets a layered planting design and a new outdoor living area just off the home's sunroom.
Music City Mecca
A sloped Nashville backyard is transformed into usable terraces featuring a raised pool beam and elevated spa.
Clean Slate to Classic Space
A blank courtyard becomes a classic backyard pool with water features and raised planters, shown through before, during, and after photos.
Grove Living
A charming front courtyard in The Grove community gets a stepping stone path, mondo grass, rain chains, and soft landscape lighting.