In the Landscape

Our hosts dive into the world of grasses in this episode. From the iconic American lawn to the four season beauty of several grass species, Kate and Charles Sadler talk design and care considerations. Using different grass species can lend ecological benefit to the landscape. Growing and dormancy cycles can have big implications for the look of different grasses. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss how to go from landscape designs and drawings to implementing your plan in the landscape. What should be considered in the first few months of the plan? How do we map out hiring contractors and permits, plants and materials. Join our hosts for this first of several discussions on implementing designs and long term maintenance of our gardens.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler are back with a look at the year behind and the year ahead. Our hosts reflect on what worked and what didn't as their landscape business adapted. Check out our interview in Better Homes and Gardens about the year to come!Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler cover container gardening this week with a discussion all about planting and decorating ideas for pots and planters. From soil requirements to seasonal considerations, planters and container gardens offer a wonderful opportunity to get creative in the landscape.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler depart from design a bit to discuss decomposition. This week's episode is all about the rich organic soil amending substance known as compost. From what to put into your compost bin to what to watch out for when getting compost from another source, our hosts share tips for successful, pest free composting.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week we look at host Charles Sadler's bookshelf and discuss some good reads for garden enthusiasts. From biographies to coffee table books, we highlight some great authors and topics from the world of landscape design, architecture and history. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler continue the conversation on making ecologically beneficial choices in our landscapes. From conserving water to considering solar power, the Sadlers discuss ways to get started on "greening" our green spaces.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss the principles of landscape design that apply to landscapes in film. What elements of movie magic apply to successful world building in our own back yards? A landscape that doesn't match the story can sometimes take our hosts right out of the story, but many techniques are perfectly done. Learn what to watch for if your own landscape is scouted as a filming location. Listen to some of the film related requests King Garden gets on a regular basis. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Podcasting is a growing field, and with so many shows for listeners to discover, entering the field as a new podcaster can be daunting. In this episode, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss their process for beginning the In the Landscape podcast. They share tips and ideas to help other landscape enthusiasts bring their ideas to this wide ranging format. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Having a range of plants in a landscape is often a good strategy for promoting ecological health and visual interest. This week, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler cover the ways in which diversity intersects with design. From taking on and managing a diverse range of projects to ensuring biodiversity in a landscape project, this episode covers suggestions for managing an abundance of variety.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss an important design principle in this week's episode. Design is often about careful selection and editing, and this process is governed by the order of relative importance. More is not necessarily always better when it comes time highlighting special features in the landscape. The process of design thinking helps to consider how to elevate certain elements in the landscape.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler get In the Landscape talking about the parks around their Houston area home. They also discuss the evolution of the conservancy structure that protects many landscape spaces for public use. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Today's episode is all about the cool serene green of a shade garden. Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler talk through the features of growing in low sunlight. From wet to dry conditions, our hosts talk about the special plants and decor ideas to make the most of shady spots in your landscape.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler close out their three part series on differing landscapes with a consideration of design in the urban landscape. Both once big city dwellers, our hosts cover the great contribution to cities of landscape design through street scapes, city parks, community projects and even on the home front with small scale gardens. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler continue with the second in their three part series on different regions of landscape - rural, suburban and urban. They discuss the qualities of a largely designed community landscape and tackle one of the big programatic issues in the suburban landscape - the car.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler start the first of a three part series on different regions of landscape - rural, suburban and urban. We take a view of what it means to live in a country setting. What challenges do homeowners experience in the rural environment? Our hosts tackle considerations of scale and design as well as maintenance and care.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler chat about garden cuttings this week. Bringing the outdoors in to create decorative arrangements is one of the great benefits of growing our own plants. How we prune and how we cut and arrange our cuttings is key to preserving the production and health of our cutting plants. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler tackle the topic of being in the landscape business. They cover the trajectory from the sole-proprietorship beginnings of their landscape design firm, King Garden, to the current partnership with expanding services. The Sadlers share their experiences in business training courses and how those lessons have applied specifically to the landscape trade. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler focus on the versatility and beauty of vines. Our hosts discuss the benefits of native species and the dangers of invasive vines. How and where to plant vines as well as which vines are safe for buildings and other plants are key considerations for using these plants in the landscape. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler talk specifics for landscape restoration and renovation. Whether you need to try and restore your landscape to an original condition, or you need to find news ways to restore an altered landscape, this episode has some helpful tips for where to start.  Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week, our hosts return to their roots with an episode all about trees. In honor of the very first episode of In the Landscape "The Right Tree", hosts Kate and Charles Sadler talk tree types, tree care and general tree topics. Trees are such a vital component to a healthy, thriving landscape. Certified arborist Charles Sadler discusses some of the key elements to tree care throught the life of a tree. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler have fun with imagining additions to outdoor entertaining spaces. Our hosts discuss lighting, eating areas, pools, sound systems and more as they discuss ways to enhance the gathering spaces in our own back yards.From kids activities to large parties, the garden can host a number of gatherings. Make the most of your landscape by thinking through the harmony of these different components and the different programs to which your outdoor space may be put. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Our hosts Kate and Charles Sadler are back in studio this week discussing garden buildings in the landscape. From humble potting sheds to the history of the garden folly, our hosts cover ways to enhance your garden buildings and soften them with plants in our treasured outdoor spaces. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

The front facade of any building typically represents the first impression visitors have of the landscape design and architecture of the property. Maximizing the impact of this facade is the goal in curb appeal design. Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler cover the starting considerations for a successful curb appeal design. Whether the program is a quick home sale or enjoyment for years to come, taking the design in careful planned steps can be the key to success and time and budget management.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler return to the topic of the right plant in the right place with an introduction to the world of perennials. This wide and varied plant group is the bread and butter of borders and beds. They discuss selecting the perennial for the place based on planting conditions, and touch on the topic of plant personality, which can make the difference between harmonious coexistence and some plants being pushed out. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week's episode is a personal reflection by host Charles Sadler on his time as a participant during the installation of Christo and Jean Claude's The Gates in Central Park in honor of Christo's life. Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler touch on topics of landscape art on a grand scale and what it means to add art to public landscapes. Our hosts also briefly and humbly address their personal commitment to Black Lives Matter and the deep work of anti-racism.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

This week we are back on the topic of screening and planting for privacy. Our hosts address important considerations for density and vigor of privacy screening. From sound to what to do about overhead screening, this episode delves deeper into the topic for those spending more time in areas of their yards and balconies.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

This week, our hosts discuss their involvement in the restoration of the Hammond Museum Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem New York. This project is intended to bring the garden to new life for visitors of the museum. Host Charles Sadler discusses the steps involved in researching and preparing a space for new uses. Charles details his conversations with top public garden administrators including the Executive Director of Millennium Park in Chicago.

This week host Charles Sadler does a deep dive into tool safety, selection and use for the pruning of boxwood and other woody shrubs and ornamental trees. For anyone who wants to DIY in the landscape, or for professionals who are interested in continuing education, this episode is a sample from our Master Pruning Series. Visit the King Garden - In the Landscape YouTube Chanel to follow the visual presentation and for other pruning videos.

Using repurposed materials in the landscape is a great way to add character and make use of finite natural resources. New materials often play an important role, but old materials bring the patina of history to our landscapes. Our hosts discuss how to source and design with repurposed landscape materials.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This weeks, our hosts diverge from discussing plants and cover ideas for incorporate decor in the landscape. From birdbaths to sculpture, how we select and integrate decor into the landscape can provide the icing on the garden cake.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Shrubs are the backbone of the landscape. From hedging and screening, to mid-story interest and habitat, shrubs are an integral part of a well balanced landscape design. Selecting shrubs for hardiness and beauty, and knowing how to plant and care for them are keys to shrub success.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss different considerations for selecting materials in the the landscape. Whether choosing the correct paving or selecting long lasting fencing, materials play an important role in the look, feel, and maintenance of outdoor spaces.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss the five senses in the landscape and suggest options for including the four beyond sight for rich sensory experiences. The senses help ground us in the present moment, and this feature of landscapes, gardens and even plants in the home is a key to the health and wellbeing that plants provide. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Today our hosts touch on the topic of roses. This amazing plant has so many varieties and is beloved by many in the garden world. One of the most popular cut flowers of all time, roses can be a challenge to grow successfully. Kate and Charles Sadler discuss pruning and planting tips for the incomparable rose family. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week's episode draws on host Charles Sadler's experience as a professional illustrator. All about the practice of drawing, hosts Kate and Charles cover ideas for incorporating drawing into your garden and design work. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This episode is all about cloud pruning. This is a service hosts Kate and Charles Sadler are often asked to provide. Where does one start when creating a cloud hedge? How is this style achieved through pruning? This episodes covers the basics from what to plant to how to shape it.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week's episode is all about online design. Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler review the elements that are most helpful for taking advantage of phone consultations, and design services through remote companies. These design services can often be cost effective and provide homeowners with a road map for planting. This is a great service to offer as a way to diversify any landscape design firm. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Our hosts get colorful this week with basics on color and design with color. Color in the landscape is one of the most impactful elements of designs, and Kate and Charles Sadler cover how color works and what to consider for the garden especially.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Our hosts go wild in this episode all about designing a little wild space into our landscapes. From the heart of Manhattan to residential back yards, it’s possible to organize space for a wilder, more naturalistic look than the standard landscaped look.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week's episode covers some important considerations for planting in areas near water. Whether the coast of an ocean or the banks of a stream, the unpredictable effects of water can affect design and plant selection. Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler discuss planning ahead for water on the move.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Hosts Charles and Kate Sadler cover the architecture of the landscape. Considering the form and structure of plants and knowing how plants will grow into their natural shapes can inform the long term design of a landscape. Landscape and built forms come together in this rich topic.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

How do professionals and landscape enthusiasts turn their love of the garden into a writing or speaking career? Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler share tips and encouragement for developing your own voice about the landscape.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler share about the unique challenges and opportunities of designing gardens for children. All the elements of the garden are in play to provide learning opportunities and discovery. They cover some of their favorite gardens to visit with special areas for children and the young at heart.For more, visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for full show notes, links to additional resources, transcripts of episodes, host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Today's episode is inspired by a recent visit to Peckerwood Garden in Hempstead, TX. This gem is one of the Garden Conservancy's special gardens, and hosts Kate and Charles Sadler talk what it takes to become a volunteer for gardens like this and others around the country.Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

A special guest visits the studio: biologist Debra Caldwell is here to talk all about soil. This special substance is the foundation for all gardening. What is it? How do we amend it successfully to grow our gardens?For more, visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for full show notes, links to additional resources, transcripts of episodes, host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Can minimalism work in the garden, too? For plant lovers, less is not necessarily more, but our hosts discuss the process of decluttering your garden by carefully selecting which plants should go. Achieve simplicity and a complete garden look by enhancing what works and pruning what doesn't. Make simple changes to furniture and fixtures.For more, visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for full show notes, links to additional resources, transcripts of episodes, host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Indoor plants are a wonderful addition to any living, work or recreation space. Our hosts discuss the special world of indoor plants through the lens of design and care. Considering the conditions in which our indoor plants evolved outdoors helps make important decisions about what to try and cultivate.For more, visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for full show notes, links to additional resources, transcripts of episodes, host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In the Landscape celebrates a new year and a new decade by thinking of fresh starts! This episode, hosts Kate and Charles Sadler cover the buying and selling of homes and landscape considerations. How do we achieve curb appeal? What should we look for during a home inspection in terms of the landscape.For more, visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for full show notes, links to additional resources, transcripts of episodes, host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Nurseries are a wonderland for the garden enthusiast! From retail to wholesale and even to the growers themselves, hosts Charles and Kate Sadler discuss nursery details and how to make the most of your visit to the nursery. For more, visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for full show notes, links to additional resources, transcripts of episodes, host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Today's episode is all about plants and the holidays. Plants are cultivated around the world and used to mark important celebrations. Our hosts focus on how a few special plants are grown and sold for holiday occasions. For more, visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for full show notes, links to additional resources, transcripts of episodes, host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com