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The Jerry Pate Design Team Welcomes New Design Associate Gabriel Curran

August 22nd, 2022

We here on the Jerry Pate Design team are thrilled to announce a new addition to the firm: Gabe Curran, our newest Design Associate! With degrees from Auburn and Cornell, an extensive background in landscape architecture, and previous roles in community planning with organizations the likes of UWF Historic Trust and NAVFAC Atlantic, Gabe Curran comes to us with ample experience and proof of his passion for the art of landscape architecture. He credits his time working as a civilian for the United States Navy as a formative experience that broadened his skill sets and perspectives. He is also a pro with AutoCAD, SketchUp, InDesign, Rhino, and other industry-beloved programs, and he is a fluid Spanish speaker. When he isn’t busy crafting beautiful environments, Gabe might be found enjoying his hobbies of ultimate frisbee, camping, or playing guitar. He and his wife, Jenny, come to Jerry Pate Design from Norfolk,…

Nature-Deficit Disorder: Why Green Spaces for People Are So Important

August 15th, 2022

For much of human history, time was spent predominantly outdoors. In the beginning, we mostly lived outside—in the woods, the fields, the open expanses. And even in decades as recent as the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, we spent ample time exploring in the open air. But with the advent of so much incredible technology within the home, we have experienced a shift in how we spend our time, both in childhood and beyond. Now, there are literally endless options for things to do in the palms of our hands. We find avenues of play on iPads in toddlerhood. Schoolwork is made possible by Google. Our work life demands that we stay very much glued to our screens. The conversations that connect us with friends and family are so often centered on the shows we’re all watching. We live, undeniably, in quite a novel age. But all this technology keeps us…

How Landscape Architecture Can Better Combat Air Pollution

July 18th, 2022

There are many goals for an ideal landscape. First, you certainly want it to be aesthetically pleasing. Second, you need to ensure it is enjoyable for people to use, or at the very least, safe for them to navigate. Next, you may want to design it to be easy to maintain. You could also craft a landscape that makes the best use of natural resources like water. But lastly, and often overlooked, you should design a landscape that can better combat air pollution. Altogether, it’s a tall order. That’s why we have become experts at executing just such ideal landscape architecture for our clients here at Jerry Pate Design. But today, we’re going to break it down and help you to explore the final of those goals. Here is how landscape architecture can better combat air pollution. You Can Combat Air Pollution by Being Thoughtful About Plant and Tree Selection…

The 3 Best Ways to Conserve Water in Your Commercial Landscape

June 13th, 2022

There are many reasons to seek water-saving methods in your commercial landscape. For starters, you are helping the planet by reserving resources. But you’ll also find your wallet heftier and your maintenance needs more minimal—win, win, win! Let’s talk about the three best ways to conserve water in your commercial landscape. #1 Optimize with a Certified Irrigation Designer One way to conserve water in your commercial landscape is to take a step that will improve every aspect of it: hire a Certified Irrigation Designer. Working hand in hand with one of these licensed experts, you can create a landscape that makes water usage ideal. We’ve discussed the four main methods of irrigation before. But the best way to conserve water is to work with a pro who can help you identify the perfect one for your microclimate and needs. #2 Consider Hardscaping We all love a lushly green expanse of…

5 Flowers Hardy Enough for the South (#3 Is Our Springtime Favorite)

May 9th, 2022

Here in the South, we’ve got a beautiful climate. With a mostly mild take on each season, we get just a touch of the quarterly shifts without the more extreme conditions. But that also means that choosing flowers for this landscape demands an understanding of what does well in an environment that maintains more warmth and humidity year-round than others. After all, no one likes a wilted flower. There are always the mainstays, like azaleas and camellias. But let’s talk about five flowers hardy enough for the South about which you might not already know! #1 The Obedient Plant This flowering plant’s appeal is in its name! For starters, it’s perennial, meaning it returns to bloom for multiple growing seasons. Win! But this plant is also native to the Southern United States and that becomes obvious when you see how happily it grows. Give it the space it enjoys (about…

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The Jerry Pate Design Team Welcomes New Design Associate Gabriel Curran

Nature-Deficit Disorder: Why Green Spaces for People Are So Important

How Landscape Architecture Can Better Combat Air Pollution

The 3 Best Ways to Conserve Water in Your Commercial Landscape

5 Flowers Hardy Enough for the South (#3 Is Our Springtime Favorite)

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