Do homework before landscaping by Jeff Willett profile
Jeff Willett, a 41 year veteran landscape designer with McDonald Garden Center in Hampton, Virginia, blends modern and formal styles and emphasizes research and planning. He recalls his father's gardening passion and advises homeowners to analyze property layout, exposures, soil, and budget before a makeover, citing plant options like Japanese maples, river birch, crape myrtle, and hydrangea while stressing an evolutionary approach to style.