FIELD NOTES

What we're reading in the ground.

Essays from the practice — on the ecology that shapes how we design in DFW, on the post-Uri discipline we built into every project since February 2021, and on the craft of design-build in north-central Texas.

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

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By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Dallas Landscape Design Firm Shares Why Outdoor Projects Can Make or Break a Home’s Value"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "What Are the 2026 Trends for Landscape Design?"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Alterra Landscape Design Earns Texas Excellence in Landscaping Award for Residential Backyard Transformation"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Marketing Through the Downturn: How Alterra Keeps Growing in a Competitive Texas Market"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Transforming Sloped Yards into Usable Outdoor Areas"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "How to Prepare Your Landscape for Texas Storm Seasons | Dallas/DFW Guide"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Landscaping Services Client Reviews and Testimonials in Dallas, TX"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "What Flowers Grow Best in Texas Heat and Sun? | Alterra Design"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

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By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Outdoor Kitchen Inspirations | Ultimate Entertaining Space Ideas"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Custom Outdoor Lighting Solutions to Elevate Your Evening Ambiance"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Return on Investment (ROI) in Your Outdoor Space"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Maximizing Small Outdoor Spaces: Design Tips for Urban Dallas Homes"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "5 Budget-Friendly Landscape Design Ideas"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Drought-Defying Lawns: Alternatives to Traditional Grass | Alterra"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Low-Maintenance Landscaping | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "How to Take Care of Your Lawn in Texas Summer | Alterra Design"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Incorporating Modern Aesthetics into Traditional Dallas Landscapes"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "What Are the 2026 Trends for Landscape Design?"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "6 Festive Landscape Design Ideas for the Holidays"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "7 Landscape Ideas for a Gorgeous Autumn Garden | Alterra Landscape"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "How to Revive Your Landscape After a Scorching Summer | Alterra Design"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Are You Ready For Fall? | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Fall Flowers | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "The Role of Hardscaping in Enhancing Outdoor Living Areas"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "The Art of Luxury Landscape Design: Transforming DFW Properties | Alterra Landscape Design"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Beware of the Spring Freeze: Essential Tips for DFW Area Landscaping"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Top 5 Hardscaping Ideas for the Ultimate Curb Appeal"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Weed killers | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Weed WMD | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "WEEDS...Uggghhh!"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "A Guide to Properly Trimming Large Canopy Trees | Alterra Design"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Stone Wall Footings In Your Landscape Design | Alterra Design"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Evergreen Trees | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Alterra Landscape Design tips for freeze protection in Dallas, Texas"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Summer Turf Care | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Fire Pits in Your Landscape | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Irrigation choices: Drip Line or Sprinkler? | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Best Practices for Trees, Shrubs, and Grass"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Pet Friendly Landscapes | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Snakes In Your Garden! | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Is Your Sprinkler Smart"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Beauty In Bloom Magnolia Trees"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Are You Ready For A Freeze? | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Go Big!"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Gotta Pull Some Weeds! | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Do You Know Your Weeds? | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Pre vs Post"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Drain That Thang!"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

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By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Sweet Steel | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Pots Add Pop! | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Natural vs Chemical"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Irrigation Checks: Why They Are Important | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Latest Trends in Landscaping | Alterra Designs LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Gas Vs. Electric | Alterra Design LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle

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PRACTICE · JANUARY 2024

[OPERATOR: editorial title — e.g., "Turf Care | Alterra Designs LLC"]

By Jeffery Riddle