Hugh and Mary Palmer Dargan, in business since 1973, are America's Landscape Alchemists, and licensed landscape architects. The focus: creating mountain landscape designs for the Western North Carolina region. We create beautiful, relaxing havens. Timeless & Lifelong Landscape & Authors/Architects. Keynote Speaker.
2. Western North Carolina is our mountain office. We design functional, beautiful & sustainable home environments. We honed the term "lifelong landscape design" to honor the interface of man and nature.
From coast to coast, timeless, traditional landscape architectural services consist of master plans, bid sets, variance submittal and tune-up consultations. In Atlanta or urban environments, like New Orleans, Charlotte and Charleston SC, we are known for our award winning, luxury home environments that help sell your home and facilitate de-stressing after a long days work.
3. Hugh and I are southerners with South Carolina & Tennessean roots. Dovecote is our summer office in Western North Carolina & Buckhead, our Atlanta GA office for 23 years. National and International Landscape Design in 18 states including St. Croix and England.
4. On initial contact we discuss your project viewing photos/plans, then set up a consultation to go deeper into your home environmental needs.
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5. American Society of Landscape Architects:
Regional, National, Local Awards in 3 states
The Garden Club of America
Merit, Community, Club Awards
Author of 3 best selling books on landscape design: Timeless Landscape Design, Lifelong Landscape Design and The Early English Kitchen Garden ( 800-1800 ad) masters thesis.
Established The Clemson ( now the American) Certificate in Landscape Design 2001 while professor of landscape architecture at Clemson University ( 4 years). Graduates in 201s included PlaceMakers from FL and CA.
American Horticultural Society Environmental Award: Southeastern Flower Show. Numerous trophies, ribbons in flower shows for landscape exhibits. Mary Palmer is an approved GCA horticulture Judge, member of cherokee Garden Club in Atlanta and serves as Conservation Zone VIII Representative.
Cashiers Historical Society Heritage Award:
The Village Green Commons
Cashiers Plein Air, Inaugural Chair 2010
Thursdays in the Garden at 10: Dovecote's All Things Garden Soiree
Services Provided
Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Design Consultation, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Gazebo Design & Construction, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Organic Gardens, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Site Planning, Swimming Pool Design
Areas Served
Cashiers, Cullowhee, Glenville, Highlands, Lake Toxaway, Sapphire, asheville, Western North Carolina
Awards
Association of Professional Landscape Designers: Leadership committee
Garden Writers of America: Sustainability Committee
American Society of Landscape Architects :
.Regional .National .Local Awards in 3 states
The Garden Club of America
Merit, Community, Club Awards
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