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
Wine Glass Holder Shelf
Coat Hook Rack With Shelf
Telephone Tables With Storage
Extra Large Decorative Plates
Oak Garden Benches
Silk Flower Centerpieces For Tables
Patio Furniture Without Cushions
Folding Garden Chairs
Oversized Metal Wall Clock
Contemporary Door Knockers
Rectangular Cantilever Umbrella
Solar Address Light
Black Metal Trellis
Cast Iron Pot Rack
Breakfast Bar With Storage
Outdoor Patio Bars For Sale
Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces
Pedestal Cake Stand
Artificial Floral Arrangements Centerpieces
Seiko Wall Clocks
Novelty Wall Clocks
Solar Garden Globes
Contemporary Mantel Clock
Electric Fireplace Logs No Heat
Outdoor Wall Thermometers
Metal Tiered Plant Stand
Wood Daybed With Storage
Outdoor Benches
Storage Headboard Twin
Leather Platform Bed With Storage
K Cup Pod Holder
Full Size Daybed With Storage Drawers
Patio Serving Table
Cast Iron Patio Tables
Corner Wall Mounted Shelves
Wall Shelf With Hooks And Baskets
Teak Storage Benches
Outdoor Furniture Cushion Storage
House Numbers And Mailboxes
Old World Wall Clocks
Free Standing Glass Shelves
Pool With Hot Tub
Plastic Patio Furniture Covers
Small Folding Shopping Cart
Large Clocks Wall Decor
Twin Captains Bed With Trundle And Storage
Plant Stand Metal
Wall Mount Dvd Storage
Wall Mounted Letter Box
Folding Camp Chairs
Patio Dining Tables
Inflatable Lake Slide
Royal Blue Placemats
Bakers Rack Shelves
Garden Plaques And Signs
Wrought Iron Candle Lanterns
Electric Fireplace Mantels Surrounds
Locker Cubby Storage
Glass Oil And Vinegar Cruet
Multi Tier Plant Stand