As a homeowner, it can be a daunting task to choose a great contractor. Here is a brief description of why many homeowners choose our team. Craftsmanship. We start crafting your project from the first handshake. Our design team has a goal oriented process that brings to life a plan that meets your functional needs and desired aesthetics while maintaining your…
Landscape design sounds rather imposing. To be sure, one could spend years studying all the ideas in this field. But what about the DIY er who wants to give a front yard a makeover or wishes to tinker with designing a garden? Do you need to spruce up the yard of a house you re selling? Do you simply want to enjoy an enhanced beauty in the privacy of your backyard?…
This article will cover the basics types of garden beds and plant layout. Gardens should always be considered highly personal works of art. As in any kind of art, taste will vary greatly with every person having a different opinion of what constitutes beauty. I think understanding basic design principles, is important for two reasons. First, if you know the rules…
Marketing helps landscape companies grow revenue and profit. Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images Landscape designers are primarily involved in the design aspects of residential and commercial landscaping projects, but you may also offer installation services through subcontractors or with your own crew and equipment. Starting your landscape design business follows…
Landscape architects held about 22, 500 jobs in 2014. Of this total, about 49 percent were employed in the architectural, engineering, and related services industry, and another 15 percent were employed in the landscaping services industry. About 1 in 5 were self-employed in 2014. Landscape architects spend much of their time in offices, creating plans and designs…
A courtyard is an enclosed space, but the walls need no tbe solid. Here, a lattice fence creates a private and intimate space without completely blocking all light. Scale. An aspect of design you do have control over is scale. The absence of a roof makes the space feel bigger than it is. A grouping of tables and chairs that feels comfortable on an open patio…
It’s no secret Google’s building a high-tech portfolio beyond search, from self-driving cars to artificial intelligence. But they’re also quietly building something else entirely—a futuristic new campus at NASA Moffett Field. Though the firm has been rather reserved about their new Bay View campus, a panel of designers and architects involved in the project recently…
Since 1968, the family and team at Landscape Design Services has delivered landscape architecture, construction, and maintenance services at an exceptional level. Our professional Landscape Designers and Licensed Landscape Architects are key in developing creative solutions to fit your lifestyle. We can assist you not only with garden design, but also with design…
Ruth S. (Hamden) “Amy’s knowledge of native plants, her personable nature and her enthusiastic commitment to her profession are admirable. Knowing which plants do well in sun or shade and her conscientiousness all contribute to a thoroughly enjoyable landscape design process. Amy’s artistic awareness of plant placement creates a garden that is beautiful to view…
Landscape and Garden Design The objective of the Landscape and Garden Design Certificate program is to prepare students to apply basic design principles and techniques in creating beautiful, environmentally responsible landscapes. Utilizing graphic skills and plant knowledge, students will work through the design process to develop a presentation plan. Native…
There are more than 2, 500 different types of palm trees, and they range in size, height, leaf color, shape, and growing requirements. Before specifying palm trees for any South Florida landscape, we must consider the conditions at the planting location. How much sun does the area receive? Is the planting space near a pool, or situated next to a walkway? What…
A landscape architect is trained to design everything outside of a building — where pedestrians flow, where plants grow, seating, parks, playgrounds, sports fields, etc. Everything outside of the building is landscape. This work includes the manipulation of spaces like grading and terrain modeling. The idea is to create outdoor spaces for people to use. HOW…
With 20 years experience as a residential landscape designer, Carol Lindsay enjoys combining your lifestyle and interests with her exceptional awareness for the design potential of your home-garden and patio spaces. She has an extensive knowledge of plants including NW native plants and home-garden designs. Carol enjoys using native plants, rain gardens and drought-tolerant…
We Specialize In Beautiful Planting Design using Appropriate Trees, Shrubs, & Perennials Patios, Retaining Walls, Lighting, Walkways, Driveways, and Fencing Outdoor Kitchens, Firepits, Water Features, Pools, Decks, and Shade Structures Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems Xeriscape, Sustainable Landscaping, Native Landscaping, Low Maintenance Approval of…
Urban Corporate Campus Wins Landscape Design Award We’re so pleased to announce that the SandRidge Commons landscape design in Oklahoma City was commended by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Illinois Chapter with an Honor award this spring. In an earlier post about the design intent of this corporate landscape we explain the project’s approach…
February 8, 2017 | SAN DIEGO, Calif. — We are happy to announce that Brian Frederick has joined San Diego-based McCullough Landscape Architecture, Inc. as an associate landscape designer. Brian, who came on board in December 2016, will help the firm with design development, quality control, client relations, document development and staff software support. Brian…
WE ARE MORE than just a department. We’re a collective: thriving, interacting and sharing with each other as we work to make our landscapes better places. The Department of Landscape Architecture is an intrinsic component of the School of Architecture and Allied Arts. Nestled in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, the University of Oregon is minutes from wild country…
Though born in Boston, Church spent his childhood in southern California and began the study of garden design at the University of California, Berkeley, eventually graduating from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. He became involved in landscape architecture at a time of transition and experimentation. Travel through Italy and Spain exposed him to cultures…
Wheat’s Landscape updates a McLean property with lush greenery and a clean-lined aesthetic When arrived to revamp a McLean landscape, he found a soggy yard with languishing trees and a few ferns in full sun, a pool in need of an overhaul and no focal point. The owners requested a contemporary, refined look and improved views from their kitchen window. Now, a…
Assess the project site realistically and design/dream from there. Research landscaping trends from design websites and specialty project sites, like Pinterest. Create an attainable master plan to encompass your goals, timeline, and budget. Create an action plan to dig, renovate, plant, or paint, and stick to it. Create a budget to match your action plan, and…
D & A Dunlevy Landscapers, Inc. is excited to present this featured project. Our designers, Gina Palmer and Blake Dunlevy, have been selected as landscape designers at the 2016 DC Design House. This our third opportunity to take part in this phenomenal design showcase that also does the great work of raising funds for the Children’s National Health System…
Portland, Oregon, is more than a trendy place to visit—it has long been ahead of the curve on urban design and sustainability, thanks to smart leadership and a willingness to experiment and innovate. The Landscape Architect’s Guide to Portland, a project by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), explains Portland’s cutting-edge approach to sustainable…
Landscape Design & Installation Services by Gardens For Texas The overall visual appeal of your landscaping is reflective of you and your design tastes. At Gardens For Texas, a personalized organic approach to landscape design is what sets us apart from all the rest. During installation, we use organic materials to create a personal and dramatic landscape…
Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces It is possible to create a garden gem out of a small, awkward space. It takes imagination, planning, willingness to work with the conditions you have, and some constraint. Whether you want a space for entertaining, lounging, play, or all of the above, here are some examples of small space design and some guidelines and ideas for…
Modern landscape design is defined by clean edges and an uncluttered look. This landscape design style can be a great fit for a property with a contemporary or modern home as well as a refreshing juxtaposition to a more traditional architectural style. Designing a modern landscape plan has as much or more to do with materials than it does with the plants. Often…
(425) 647-1679 Caleb came to our home and did an amazing consultation on our lawn. His price was very reasonable for his knowledge and advice. He was able to map out a plan for our whole yard which we could do. We will use him again and I will trust him with any landscape project in our future. If you are looking for inspiration and for your outside to feel like…
The traditional elements of design are ; mass; line, or outline; colour; light and shade; texture; scent; and time, as related to climate, season, and growth factors. Space Space is air or atmospheric volume defined by physical elements and visual imagination. Space has floors: earth, rock, grass, low planting, concrete, asphalt, stone, brick, wood, carpet, tile…
