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A small courtyard doesn’t limit creativity, it ref A small courtyard doesn’t limit creativity, it refines and hones every inch with purpose . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture @kingdombuildersoftn @pcmasonrygroup
We take pride in the details - the quiet, intentio We take pride in the details - the quiet, intentional moments that turn a garden into something truly special. From treasured accents to the soft glow of lanterns, curated planters, and detailed gates, every element matters. . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #Iroquois @pcmasonrygroup @naturalcreationsnashville @southernlightselectric
Water as a mirror where landscape is the art . . Water as a mirror where landscape is the art . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #RichlandRetreat 📷: @reedbrownphoto @ckevincoffey @castlehomes
If you drive around, you’re in on the secret . . If you drive around, you’re in on the secret . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #Truxton @phippsconstructionco @pcmasoenrygroup @herndonandmerry @naturalcreationsnashville @southernlightselectric
It’s been a tough week of icy winter weather in Na It’s been a tough week of icy winter weather in Nashville, but encouraging to see neighbors helping neighbors and strangers showing up for others. We appreciate all of the linemen working and hope for restored power soon. The Nashville landscape will be altered by this storm for years to come.
Grateful to David Harber for allowing us to featur Grateful to David Harber for allowing us to feature their stunning armillary sphere in our 2026 Antiques & Garden Show garden, and sincere thanks to the many talented craftsman whose skill and collaboration brought every other detail of the space to life . . . @antiquesandgardenshow Design: @dukedesigngroup @mgavinduke Landscaping: @gl_higgs Cedar Arbors: Powers Treeology Woodwork: @castlehomes Lighting: @lightcotn Stone: @pcmasonrygroup Armillary Sphere: @davidharbersculptures Planter Boxes: @kimballandbean Furniture: @atelierartizan Cushions: @perennialssutherlandnashville Gates: @vintagemillworksinc Turf: Smith Landscaping & Excavating, Inc.
It takes a village (and a lot of mulch) to bring a It takes a village (and a lot of mulch) to bring a show garden to life . . . @antiquesandgardenshow Design: @dukedesigngroup @mgavinduke Landscaping: @gl_higgs Cedar Arbors: Powers Treeology Woodwork: @castlehomes Lighting: @lightcotn Stone: @pcmasonrygroup Armillary Sphere: @davidharbersculptures Planter Boxes: @kimballandbean Furniture: @atelierartizan Cushions: @perennialssutherlandnashville Gates: @vintagemillworksinc Turf: Smith Landscaping & Excavating, Inc.
We present to you the Eastward Garden designed for We present to you the Eastward Garden designed for the 2026 Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville . . . Design: @dukedesigngroup @mgavinduke Landscaping: @gl_higgs Cedar Arbors: Powers Treeology Woodwork: @castlehomes Lighting: @lightcotn Stone: @pcmasonrygroup Armillary Sphere: @davidharbersculptures Planter Boxes: @kimballandbean Furniture: @atelierartizan Cushions: @perennialssutherlandnashville Gates: @vintagemillworksinc Turf: Smith Landscaping & Excavating, Inc.
We are honored to be featured in the Atelier Vierk We are honored to be featured in the Atelier Vierkant Spring Magazine of 2026! While functional, their craftsmanship also serve as art pieces in the garden further emphasizing our studio’s intention to create elegant and tailored landscapes. Principal, Gavin Duke, was able to visit last autumn and see their showroom in Belgium: “It blew me away to see the production at such a high-quality level. That visit inspired me to think of more ways of designing with pots.” . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #outdoorliving
Making spirits bright in every corner! Merry Chris Making spirits bright in every corner! Merry Christmas from all of us at DDG . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #Christmasdecor
Thankful for the structure, texture, and life ever Thankful for the structure, texture, and life evergreens bring to winter . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #pool
Please join us in celebrating FLOWER Magazine’s 20 Please join us in celebrating FLOWER Magazine’s 2026 Flower of the Year: Fire Light Hydrangea!⁠  Our founder Gavin Duke was part of the panel this year and had this to say about the beautiful flower: “This bloom is a surprise garden element that adds drama, drawing attention throughout the season. It’s durable with a color way that is amazingly rich for a hydrangea.” . . . Chairperson: Scott Shepherd @cutflowerscott of @theflowerpodcast Cassie LaMere @cassielamereevents Robert Rufino @therobertrufino Marshall Watson @marshallwatsondesigner Rachel Cho @rachelchofloral Renny Reynolds @renny.reynolds Holly Heider Chapple @hollychapple Gavin Duke of @dukedesigngroup Developed in Michigan by Spring Meadow Nursery for @provenwinners Photo by David Hillegas @davidhillegasphoto Floral Design by Editor-in-Chief Margot Shaw @margotrshaw Go to flowermag.com to see more from our Flower of the Year.⁠ #floweroftheyear #flowermagazine
This garden vignette unfolds the family room windo This garden vignette unfolds the family room window, highlighted by this elegant Japanese maple . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #cityview 📷: @macchiaphoto @billingramarchitect @suzannekasler @sneedbuildersllc @absoluteepool @southernlightselectric
Thankful for our clients, fellow designers, and th Thankful for our clients, fellow designers, and the communities we serve. Happy Thanksgiving! . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture 📷: @macchiaphoto @kentatefoundation @rebekahwoodardinteriors @phippsconstructionco @pcmasonrygroup @herndonandmerry @lightcotn @kimballandbean
A moody fall day visit to a modern Tennessee farmh A moody fall day visit to a modern Tennessee farmhouse - another project over a decade old and aging well . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #Harpeth @meyerdavis @cartergroupllc @pcmasonrygroup @naturalcreations @southernlightselectric
Autumn hues, tailored views . . . @mgavinduke #duk Autumn hues, tailored views . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #WarnerPlace 📷: @reedbrownphoto @mcalpinehouse @rayboothdesign @pcmasonrygroup
Summer blooms have faded, the leaves are changing Summer blooms have faded, the leaves are changing colors, and the structure of the garden starts to reveal itself . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #cityview @billingramarchitect @suzannekasler @sneedbuildersllc @absoluteepool @southernlightselectric
It’s always a pleasure to revisit a garden years l It’s always a pleasure to revisit a garden years later and seeing this one at almost a decade grown was a treat - no tricks . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture #StCharles @kentatefoundation @bremermanndesigns
Design that considers every user — two-legged and Design that considers every user — two-legged and four. . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture 📷: @macchiaphoto @catherinesloanarchitect @sarahbartholomewdesign @cookbuildersnashville2.0 @southernlightselectric
A gathering place rooted in craftsmanship and fram A gathering place rooted in craftsmanship and framed by the beauty of nature . . . @mgavinduke #dukedesigngroup #landscapearchitecture 📷: @macchiaphoto @kentatefoundation @rebekahwoodardinteriors @phippsconstructionco @pcmasonrygroup @herndonandmerry @lightcotn