| Originally from Chicago, Illinois, I received my formal education at the University of Chicago and also studied art, design and photography at the renowned School of the Art Institute of Chicago. After relocating to Dallas in 1990, I started my horticultural career as a custom floral designer and learned a lot about tropical plants. Shortly thereafter, I began work within the landscape and gardening industry. Eventually, I found myself on the design staff of several high profile landscape firms in North Texas. Then, in 2006, Michael Tanner Landscape Designs was launched. I have, literally, designed hundreds of landscapes.....which is my real passion. What appeals to me most, is the construction aspect of exterior design; and the integrating of natural elements with the 'man-made'. Plus, it's very gratifying to know that, through my work, I can help improve the quality of life for my clients, while teaching them that an appreciation of nature can be good for the soul. I have made the Dallas area my home for nearly 22 years now. It's a great place to live, work and build an amazing garden. Besides being an avid nature lover, I am also a flea market junkie, music lover and amateur photographer. My fondest pleasure is sharing my garden, ..... and life, with my two "best friends", Molly & Snickers (pictured below). |
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| MICHAEL TANNER LANDSCAPE DESIGNER |
972-415-5015
MICHAEL TANNER LANDSCAPE DESIGNS
| MICHAEL TANNER DESIGNS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012 |
"It's so amazing and
challenging to work with
nature and live plants.
A living landscape grows
and evolves as it
matures.
I try to coordinate the
elements in my designs
with the changing of the
seasons, so the
landscape always looks
beautiful and interesting."
M. Tanner
challenging to work with
nature and live plants.
A living landscape grows
and evolves as it
matures.
I try to coordinate the
elements in my designs
with the changing of the
seasons, so the
landscape always looks
beautiful and interesting."
M. Tanner
| Remember, if you have a cat or dog, your yard is a part of their territory. Let them enjoy it too! Landscapes can be designed and planted to be very pet friendly. The secret is knowing which plants to use and how to lay them out. |
| And my 12 year old Chow-chow, Snickers, enjoys roaming around his kingdom, .....(the backyard). He enjoys the outdoors and chasing squirrels. Snickers is very photogenic and loves being the star of the show. |
| MY BEST FRIENDS |
Molly is my 14 year old Golden
Retriever. She had major surgery in
the fall of 2010, and has made a
remarkable recovery since then.
Her gentle and lovable nature belies
that fact that she is also one tough
survivor.
Retriever. She had major surgery in
the fall of 2010, and has made a
remarkable recovery since then.
Her gentle and lovable nature belies
that fact that she is also one tough
survivor.
"A dose of
nature
can
rejuvenate
the soul"