Most landscape contractors are specialists, not generalists. It takes a mason, for example, to lay a brick patio and a carpenter to build a wood arbor. Arborists care for trees and lawn services do lawns. For a single project or activity, you'll probably work with one tradesman or his crew. Hot, hot hot Pep up those neutrals.
Color is back.
New York designer Larry Laslo gives us his take on the trends. Purple is happening, whether you like it or not. It's not the Pope's purple but a lighter, duller tone. Walls are going brighter. Consider cosmetic colors, such as peachy pink and coral.