Tara is a San Antonio-based award-winning landscape architect, writer and educator, passionate about eco-friendly solutions and growing her own food. She knows all it takes to help you create a sustainable backyard retreat that combines blissful charm with a modern take on landscaping.
Highlights
Experience
With countless projects to her name, Tara is an expert in creating environmentally-friendly, people-oriented garden architecture. Her work has been featured in magazines nationwide and abroad, including Country Living, Carolina Home+Garden, and D Magazine.
As a student, she had the opportunity to observe the most prominent garden architects at work, and now serves as a mentor and educator herself. She has been a guest speaker for various garden interest groups and horticulture societies, always sensitizing people to the mutually beneficial yet volatile and vulnerable relationship of man and the land.
Education
Tara’s formal studies include a BFA degree in fine and studio arts obtained from Texas Tech University, as well as an MFA in design and visual communications. The studies gave her a strong theoretical background and knowledge of the industry, but she felt her place was not in the office.
Growing up in rural Texas, Tara spent many hours helping her farther plant trees and revegetate farms. This first hand experience of the seasonal cycles imprinted upon her a strong sense of connectedness to the land and gave her a deep understanding of the man–nature relationship.
It was only natural that her next step was to seek training in landscape architecture. She completed several horticulture and garden design courses, expanding her knowledge of plants, materials and sustainable solutions.
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Field Of Study Fine and Studio Arts
Dates attended or expected graduation 1990 – 1995
Parsons School of Design
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Field Of Study Design and Visual Communications, General
Dates attended or expected graduation 1999 – 2001
How To Choose A Planter
How To Choose A Baker’s Rack
How To Choose Bathroom Cabinets & Shelving
How To Choose A Bird Cage
How To Choose A Shoe Rack
How To Choose Spice Jars & Spice Racks
How To Choose An Electric Fireplace
How To Choose A Patio Umbrella Stand & Base
How To Choose A Patio Dining Set
How To Choose Patio Dining Chairs
How To Choose An Outdoor Thermometer
How To Choose Outdoor Club Chairs
How To Choose A Mailbox
How To Choose Beach & Lawn Chairs
How To Choose Media Storage & Accessories
How To Choose Plant Stands & Tables
Outdoor Metal Fireplace
Wind Resistant Patio Umbrellas
Personal Shopping Cart With Wheels
Wall Cd Storage
Tiered Pie Stand
Wine Glass Carrier
Tote On Wheels
Large Indoor Plant Pots
Wood Daybed With Storage
Cd Wall Shelves
Unique Spice Jars
Inflatables For The Lake
Narrow Shoe Storage
Colored Glass Kitchen Canisters
Outdoor Wall Thermometers
Waterproof Ping Pong Table
Floral Dinnerware Sets
Full Size Daybed With Storage Drawers
Metal Garden Chairs
Rolling Shopping Carts Folding
Hallway Coat Storage
Modern Garden Benches
Free Standing Glass Shelves
Kitchen Table With Storage Underneath
Cool Wall Clocks
Large Front Door Wreaths
Pine Wall Clocks
Wall Hanging Spice Rack
Yellow Canister Set
Daniel Dakota Grandfather Clock
Fruit Storage Baskets
Rectangular Indoor Planter
Storage Over Toilet
Hot Tamale Dinnerware
Aluminum Mailbox Posts
Floating Shelf With Drawer
Bamboo Patio Chairs
Corner Electric Fireplace Insert
Patio Umbrella Stands
Stainless Steel Roasting Pan With Lid
Natural Wood Floating Shelves
Garden Pinwheels Metal
Ceramic Canisters Sets For The Kitchen
Digital Wall Clock With Date
Ekco Kitchen Utensils
Striped Coffee Mugs
Dvd Storage With Doors
Narrow Console Table With Storage
Garden Columns Pedestals
Enclosed Shoe Rack
Bathroom Storage Shelves
Yellow Patio Chairs
Apothecary Cd Storage
Cedar Patio Tables
Cast Iron Barbecue Grill
Large Charcoal Barbecue Grills
Storage Lockers For Kids
Neon Wall Clocks
Wall Mount Dvd Storage
Outdoor Patio Recliners