The Garden Is the Art: On Composition, Chaos, and the Oldest Installation on Earth

A Nashville garden designer with an MFA on why gardens are the most complete art form on earth — through Monet, Bosch, Goldsworthy, and her own hands in the dirt.

Garden Design, Nashville Garden DesignClare HorneMarch 3, 2026Garden Design, Art

How Does the Garden Design Process Work?

What to expect when you hire a garden designer — from the first conversation to a buildable design. Clare Horne of The Grass Girl explains the process for Nashville and Middle Tennessee homeowners.

As Seen in Country Living: Why Outdoor Spaces Are Finally Moving Beyond the Matchy-Matchy Set

2025 Trends, Nashville Garden DesignClare HorneJune 16, 2025Garden Style

Transforming Your Nashville Lawn into a Stunning Wildflower Meadow

The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Middle Tennessee (Zones 7a & 7b)

Garden Planning, Nashville Garden DesignClare HorneFebruary 13, 2025Meadow Garden, Pollinator Garden

Enhance Your New Pool Build with Thoughtful Garden & Landscape Design in Nashville and Middle TN

In this post, I’m excited to share why integrating your pool build with custom garden and landscape design is essential, and how a few well-thought-out details—like pest-repellent plantings and the use of evergreens over deciduous trees—can elevate your outdoor living experience.

Landscape Design, Nashville Garden DesignClare HorneFebruary 13, 2025Pool Landscaping

The Best Landscape and Garden Designers in Nashville: 7 Traits to Look For

When it comes to transforming your outdoor space into a luxurious extension of your home, the expertise of your landscape and garden designer is paramount. In a vibrant city like Nashville, TN—where unique architecture, diverse microclimates, and dynamic lifestyle trends intersect—selecting the right professional can make all the difference.

How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Nashville?

A designer’s honest breakdown of what projects actually cost — and what’s really driving the price.

Transforming Spaces into Luxury Retreats: The Art of Landscape Design in Nashville

Nashville isn't just about the music; it's about the lifestyle. In a city that thrives on individuality and charm, your home's outdoor space should be no exception. Welcome to a different kind of luxury landscape design, where it's all about making your garden a true extension of your home. At The Grass Girl, we're more than designers and landscapers; we're listeners, creators, and dream-realizers.

New to Nashville Homeowner's Guide to Landscape Design and Gardening in Middle Tennessee

So you just moved to Nashville and have no idea how to go about planning your new home’s garden or landscaping. No worries! The Grass Girl is here to help!

The Top Landscaping, Gardening, and Outdoor Living Trends in 2023

We’ve researched the market’s latest predictions to bring you the landscaping, gardening, and outdoor living trends Nashville residents can expect to see much more of in 2023.

Here are the top trends in landscaping, gardening, and outdoor living in 2023:

Spring Planting Guide: What to Plant in March and April in Nashville

Have the early spring garden itch? Here is a spring planting guide of plants you can safely plant early-on in the season in Nashville (USDA zone 7a):

Japanese-Inspired Garden Design in Nashville: The Art of Making a Space Feel Like a Breath

Japanese-inspired gardens aren't about lanterns and raked gravel — they're about stillness, intention, and making a space feel like a breath. Here's what this style takes in Middle Tennessee and why it transforms a property like nothing else.

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Notes on garden design, planting, and working with land in Middle Tennessee.

What to expect when you hire a garden designer — from the first conversation to a buildable design. Clare Horne of The Grass Girl explains the process for Nashville and Middle Tennessee homeowners.

The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide for Middle Tennessee (Zones 7a & 7b)

In this post, I’m excited to share why integrating your pool build with custom garden and landscape design is essential, and how a few well-thought-out details—like pest-repellent plantings and the use of evergreens over deciduous trees—can elevate your outdoor living experience.

A designer’s honest breakdown of what projects actually cost — and what’s really driving the price.

So you just moved to Nashville and have no idea how to go about planning your new home’s garden or landscaping. No worries! The Grass Girl is here to help!

We’ve researched the market’s latest predictions to bring you the landscaping, gardening, and outdoor living trends Nashville residents can expect to see much more of in 2023.

Here are the top trends in landscaping, gardening, and outdoor living in 2023:

Have the early spring garden itch? Here is a spring planting guide of plants you can safely plant early-on in the season in Nashville (USDA zone 7a):

Japanese-inspired gardens aren't about lanterns and raked gravel — they're about stillness, intention, and making a space feel like a breath. Here's what this style takes in Middle Tennessee and why it transforms a property like nothing else.

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