Our hosts dive into the world of grasses in this episode. From the iconic American lawn to the four season beauty of several grass species, Kate and Charles Sadler talk design and care considerations. Using different grass species can lend ecol

Implementing Your Design

Jan 20th, 2021 31m 52s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss how to go from landscape designs and drawings to implementing your plan in the landscape. What should be considered in the first few months of the plan? How do we map out hiring contractors and permits, pla

Landscape Reflections

Jan 8th, 2021 26m 21s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler are back with a look at the year behind and the year ahead. Our hosts reflect on what worked and what didn't as their landscape business adapted. Check out our interview in Better Homes and Gardens about the year

Thrillers, Fillers & Spillers - Container Gardening

Nov 27th, 2020 36m 56s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler cover container gardening this week with a discussion all about planting and decorating ideas for pots and planters. From soil requirements to seasonal considerations, planters and container gardens offer a wonderf

Compost!

Nov 20th, 2020 36m 13s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler depart from design a bit to discuss decomposition. This week's episode is all about the rich organic soil amending substance known as compost. From what to put into your compost bin to what to watch out for when ge

Charles' Bookshelf -Reading Recommendations

Nov 13th, 2020 31m 3s

This week we look at host Charles Sadler's bookshelf and discuss some good reads for garden enthusiasts. From biographies to coffee table books, we highlight some great authors and topics from the world of landscape design, architecture and his

Going Green

Nov 6th, 2020 35m 37s

This week, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler continue the conversation on making ecologically beneficial choices in our landscapes. From conserving water to considering solar power, the Sadlers discuss ways to get started on "greening" our green sp

The Landscape on the Silver Screen

Oct 30th, 2020 37m 59s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss the principles of landscape design that apply to landscapes in film. What elements of movie magic apply to successful world building in our own back yards? A landscape that doesn't match the story can somet

Podcasting about Landscapes

Oct 22nd, 2020 38m 16s

Podcasting is a growing field, and with so many shows for listeners to discover, entering the field as a new podcaster can be daunting. In this episode, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss their process for beginning the In the Landscape podc

Designing for Diversity

Oct 15th, 2020 35m 38s

Having a range of plants in a landscape is often a good strategy for promoting ecological health and visual interest. This week, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler cover the ways in which diversity intersects with design. From taking on and managing

Back to Basics - Hierarchy in Design

Oct 1st, 2020 35m 21s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss an important design principle in this week's episode. Design is often about careful selection and editing, and this process is governed by the order of relative importance. More is not necessarily always be

Public Private Partnerships

Sep 24th, 2020 34m 15s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler get In the Landscape talking about the parks around their Houston area home. They also discuss the evolution of the conservancy structure that protects many landscape spaces for public use. Visit www.kinggardeninc

Shade Gardens

Sep 17th, 2020 36m 6s

Today's episode is all about the cool serene green of a shade garden. Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler talk through the features of growing in low sunlight. From wet to dry conditions, our hosts talk about the special plants and decor ideas to mak

The Urban Landscape

Sep 9th, 2020 37m 25s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler close out their three part series on differing landscapes with a consideration of design in the urban landscape. Both once big city dwellers, our hosts cover the great contribution to cities of landscape design thr

The Suburban Landscape

Sep 3rd, 2020 38m 36s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler continue with the second in their three part series on different regions of landscape - rural, suburban and urban. They discuss the qualities of a largely designed community landscape and tackle one of the big prog

The Rural Landscape

Aug 26th, 2020 36m 46s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler start the first of a three part series on different regions of landscape - rural, suburban and urban. We take a view of what it means to live in a country setting. What challenges do homeowners experience in the ru

Growing Cuttings for Arrangements

Aug 19th, 2020 33m 21s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler chat about garden cuttings this week. Bringing the outdoors in to create decorative arrangements is one of the great benefits of growing our own plants. How we prune and how we cut and arrange our cuttings is key t

The Business Landscape

Aug 12th, 2020 47m 1s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler tackle the topic of being in the landscape business. They cover the trajectory from the sole-proprietorship beginnings of their landscape design firm, King Garden, to the current partnership with expanding services

Entwined in Vines

Aug 5th, 2020 38m 31s

This week, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler focus on the versatility and beauty of vines. Our hosts discuss the benefits of native species and the dangers of invasive vines. How and where to plant vines as well as which vines are safe for building

Landscape Remediation

Jul 29th, 2020 36m 16s

This week, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler talk specifics for landscape restoration and renovation. Whether you need to try and restore your landscape to an original condition, or you need to find news ways to restore an altered landscape, this e

A Return to Trees

Jul 22nd, 2020 40m 8s

This week, our hosts return to their roots with an episode all about trees. In honor of the very first episode of In the Landscape "The Right Tree", hosts Kate and Charles Sadler talk tree types, tree care and general tree topics. Trees are suc

Outfitting the Outdoor Room

Jul 15th, 2020 39m 52s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler have fun with imagining additions to outdoor entertaining spaces. Our hosts discuss lighting, eating areas, pools, sound systems and more as they discuss ways to enhance the gathering spaces in our own back yards.F

Garden Buildings in the Landscape

Jul 8th, 2020 39m 56s

Our hosts Kate and Charles Sadler are back in studio this week discussing garden buildings in the landscape. From humble potting sheds to the history of the garden folly, our hosts cover ways to enhance your garden buildings and soften them wit

Designing for Curb Appeal

Jun 24th, 2020 41m 51s

The front facade of any building typically represents the first impression visitors have of the landscape design and architecture of the property. Maximizing the impact of this facade is the goal in curb appeal design. Hosts Kate and Charles Sa

The Right Perennial

Jun 17th, 2020 40m 26s

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler return to the topic of the right plant in the right place with an introduction to the world of perennials. This wide and varied plant group is the bread and butter of borders and beds. They discuss selecting the pe