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
Large Metal House Numbers
Large Front Door Wreaths
Shelves Above Toilet
Storage Headboard Twin
Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles
Deer Wall Clocks
Hallway Coat Storage
Helvetica House Numbers
Wrought Iron Candle Lanterns
Plastic Wall Clocks
Corner Wall Mounted Shelves
Metal Wall Clocks Large
Extra Large Bird Cages
Hot Pink Tea Kettle
Stainless Steel Spice Rack Wall Mount
Adirondack Chairs
Enamel Roasting Pan
Birds On A Wire Stained Glass
Station Wall Clock
Rustic Stoneware Dinnerware
Floating Shelf With Drawer
Patio Furniture Sets
Cheap Outdoor Benches
Artificial Floral Arrangements Centerpieces
Multiple Mailbox Post
Unique Kitchen Canisters Sets
Wall Mounted Utensil Rack
Led Wall Clock
Metal Birds Wall Art
Styrofoam Pool Floats
Mission Media Storage
Fireplace Screen Decorative
Mosaic Bistro Table Set
Keurig Pod Holders
Wall Mounted Letter Box
Bronze Mailbox And Post
Patio Ottomans
Foam Pool Chair
Memorial Garden Benches
Free Standing Shoe Rack
Plastic Patio Benches
Outdoor Wall Thermometers
Mailbox With Address Plaque
Wrought Iron Hanging Pot Rack
Kitchen Island Pot Rack Lighting
Large Silk Flower Arrangements
Large Pocket Watch Wall Clock
Stone Wall Clocks
Sunbrella Cantilever Patio Umbrella
Wood Pedestal Plant Stand
Storage Tower With Baskets
Tall Ceramic Planters
White Cake Stand With Dome
Square Wall Clocks Large
Large Metal Planter Boxes
Oriental Umbrella Stand
Outdoor Mini Bar
Natural Gas Corner Fireplace
Unique Spice Jars
Portable Patio Bar