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Iowa Garden Design and Landscape Education |
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| When Perennial Gardens was founded in 1996,
it was important to Linda Grieve, a former educator,
to have education as one of the cornerstones of the
business. Linda and her staff have the knowledge and
public speaking experience to offer the following to
your organization or club.
8 Steps to a Beautiful Landscape
Bare to Beautiful
Challenges to Opportunities in the Landscape
Container Gardening
Cottage Gardens
Designing With Bulbs
Hardscaping 101
How to Create an Outdoor Room
Iowa Home Landscape Design
New and Underused Perennials
Night Lighting
Ornamental Grasses
Perennials Through the Seasons
Plant Combinations
Right Plant, Right Place
Seasonal Interest
Structure in the Garden
Tips for Unique Iowa Garden Design
In addition to the above topics, we also offer individual
consultations on the dynamics of an existing Iowa garden design or landscape,
as well as how to develop its full potential.
Tours of the nursery grounds and display gardens are
also available upon request.
If you are interested in learning more about our educational
services, please contact our office.
Thank you!
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Linda Grieve
Linda founded Perennial Gardens in 1996 to fill a
need in the Des Moines area for quality Iowa garden
design, installation and maintenance. Linda’s
background includes a BS in psychology, a Masters
degree in education/counseling and numerous courses
in design and plant materials from U. of Nebraska
and DMACC. Linda is involved in several organizations,
including serving as the current secretary/treasurer
of the Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association and
a member of the Site Development Committee at Terrace
Hill. Linda’s many interests include gardening,
reading and traveling with her family.
lindagrieve@perennialgardens.biz |
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James Noelck
James, registered Landscape Architect, has been managing
Perennial Gardens since 1997. James has 12 years experience
in design/build projects from their conception through
installation and follow-up. James’ speaking experience
includes the Des Moines Botanical Center, garden clubs
across central Iowa and other organizations. James enjoys
outdoor activities, such as golf and gardening, and
spending time with his family.
jamesnoelck@perennialgardens.biz |
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Lynn Kuhn
Lynn, registered Landscape Architect and Certified
Nursery Professional in Iowa, has 12 years experience
in residential and commercial landscape design and construction.
Lynn has much public speaking experience on topics related
to the design process and landscaping issues. She enjoys
gardening, reading, home improvement projects and spending
time with her family.
lynnkuhn@perennialgardens.biz |
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Dan Canova
Dan, Operations Manager, has a Bachelors of Landscape
Architecture from Iowa State University. Dan’s
unique design and construction experience includes involvement
in projects such as Better Homes and Gardens Test Gardens,
1999 US Senior Open, and numerous residential projects.
Dan enjoys hunting, golf, remodeling and spending time
with his 3 children.
dancanova@perennialgardens.biz |
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Garden Care is
one of our specialties. Our crews have the expertise
to not only provide the proper care your garden needs
to
look its best, but also the creativity to provide seasonal
color that goes beyond annuals. We can visit your garden
weekly, monthly, seasonally or just for special occasions.
gardenmaintenance@perennialgardens.biz |
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Installation Crews at
Perennial Gardens are very experienced. They can do everything
from constructing walls, patios and ponds, to planting
trees, shrubs and perennials. They also have skills in
carpentry, lighting and specialty water features. You
will find our crews dedicated to getting the job done
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