I have been very happy with Gaia Garden Design (or something like that, I
can't find the card right now!). They do landscape designing, landscaping,
and garden constrution. They are very good with bamboo structures. They
can be reached at 949-8992. Not sure if they will work in Durham County or
not but know that they have gone as far west as Morrisville.

Tony

"Roberta Schaafsma" wrote in message
...
Before we have some ice storm damaged trees removed we'd like to hire
someone to look at our yard with fresh eys and create a landscape
(re)design. We can do the planting ourselves if we have a plan to follow,
it's the creative eye we lack. We'd also like someone who can think
beyond
the overdone leyland cypress, pear tree, etc. Any suggestions of
people/companies that have done good work for you along these lines? We
live in Durham county in an older, middle-class neighborhood, so I'm not
looking for "high end" designing.

Thanks!
Roberta