Every time you go to the nursery and bring home a rose bush or six-pack of Gerbera daisies that catches your eye, you’re engaging in landscape design – either intentionally or unintentionally. Many ...

Landscape design is not accepting what you see, but creating what you want to see instead. Most landscape experts command longer lists of basic design principles. However, I don’t consider myself an ...

Good gardens don't just happen; they're the results of careful planning and observation. I suggest you get to know your property over the course of at least all four seasons before you commit to any ...

As you drive around our neighborhoods, have you noticed how some homes dramatically stand out from the rest? Sure, it may be a beautiful house, but often it is more than just the house. Most likely, ...

In an era when cities are ravaged by drought, flooding, wildfires, and more, infrastructure projects tend to get most of the attention when it comes to resiliency. But good landscape design can be ...

What’s your idea of a dream landscape? Maybe it’s a quiet bloom-filled garden or a space that serves double-duty for entertaining? Creating a landscape of your dreams is within reach - it just ...

If you’re a new homeowner dreaming about overhauling your outdoor space, or want to spruce up your backyard but haven’t had time, maybe you’re ready to hire a landscape designer. Like an interior ...

Usually, landscape design software is meant for professionals and companies and they carry a premium price tag. However, you might prefer to use a free landscape design software if your purpose is ...

When you want to upgrade your backyard, you typically need a couple different experts: a designer and an installer. An experienced designer has a knack for where things should go and has spent years ...

Create a dynamic look around any existing lawn or garden feature with some landscape edging. You can go with a patio paver/stone or maybe brick to add a nice border. A DIY retaining wall is a ...