At Gardenworks, we are specialists in landscape design for both commercial and residential landscapes, but we also pride ourselves on our ability to chronicle for our clients the process of recreating their properties into gardens, patios, and green spaces they will be proud to show off to visitors for years to come. So when we take on a new landscape project…
The LAT program offers three degrees and two certificates. The certificate and first-year degree courses focus on the basic science, math and landscape knowledge required in all phases of the landscape industry. The second-year degree courses are more specific to the degree focus and allow students to pursue areas of interest through electives and cooperative…
As you start shopping for plants this spring, please emphasize regional native plants that support your local ecosystem. That sounds easy, doesn’t it? Well, it’s actually a bit more complicated. Sometimes the only native plants you can find are native cultivars, not open-pollinated, “straight species” natives. These native cultivars are often referred to as “nativars.”…
Department of Plant and Soil Science Landscape Design Basics OH 30 Leonard Perry, Extension Professor The most efficient, functional, and aesthetically pleasing home landscape should be developed to satisfy the needs of the people who will use and maintain it. The planting design should be compatible with the existing environmental conditions or restrictions…
Swipe to view slides In a South Pacific-inspired landscape, find ways of using sound to create a serene environment. Here, a bamboo windchime sets the scene. Pergolas or open-sided pavilions can create a comfortable outdoor seating area, and can be built to screen out mosquitoes. This water feature evokes the lines of the plunge pools widely used in Bali. Wide…
Candidate must possess at least a High School Diploma, any field. At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position. Applicants must be willing to work in Doha. 10 Full-Time position(s) available. Candidate must possess at least a High School Diploma. At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required…
Nature s beauty can be seen everywhere through landscape designs. Not everyone has a green thumb or the knowledge to coordinate a landscaping plan that s aesthetically pleasing and meets the unique needs of the property. Landscape contractors can help add curb appeal to the exterior of your home or strategize how plants should be laid out. Job Description Generally…
A panel discussion on the ideas and processes behind modern design, hosted by SRQ Media. -David Young will join Architect Glenn Darling and Craftsman Dale Rieke in a discussion about this new addition to the Ringling Museum campus. -DWY to present work at the Ringling Museum as part of the Center for Architecture Sarasota series featuring architecture and design…
With wall-to-wall windows, an expansive deck and sleek architectural designs, the Aquadisia estate on Florida s Siesta Key was designed to celebrate breathtaking views of its 200-foot Gulf Coast shoreline. But after years of neglect, the vistas took a backseat to the property s, overgrown and incoherent landscaping. The owner loved the clean lines of the modern…
While ideas for desert landscaping are often thought of as being the same as xeriscaping, it isn’t necessarily always true. Xeriscaping is actually a set of principles and methods for creating water wise landscapes and gardens regardless of style. Still, when a client tells me they want a xeriscape design, most times they really mean they want a landscape or…
Arcadia Landscape Inc. has been landscaping Southern Arizona homes and businesses for 30 years, along the way winning accolades for its work on projects that include Miraval resort and spa, government facilities and high-end desert homes. Arcadia’s owners, Jan and Tom Marshall, maintain that one of the company’s chief tenets in landscape design is that the environment…
What do indoor plants mean to you? To us, it means more than just plants. Our designers and landscapers create entire indoor environments that stimulate the senses. In doing so, we make your people and your customers feel great. From single reception or office plants in containers to lavish planting displays in atriums and other large work spaces, Ambius indoor…
Homeowners across America are changing the face of the typical American lawn. Learn strategies for the natural landscape homeowner who is looking for neighborly ways to garden for nature. Using gardening and landscaping practices that harmonize with nature, they are diversifying their plantings, improving wildlife habitat, and reducing lawn mower noise, air and…
One of the many highlights at this year’s Northwest Flower & Garden Show were the inspiring container gardens gracing the scenic sky bridge at the Washington State Convention Center. Fifteen designers pulled out all the stops to create their 8 ft. x 6 ft. masterpieces, artfully demonstrating that you don’t have to have a massive space (or a massive budget)…
Swipe to view slides The design phase of the residential landscaping process will result in a detailed plan for your yard. Huettl Landscape Architecture in Walnut Creek, CA. The construction phase may include the excavation of a swimming pool. The Green Scene in Northridge, CA A perspective plan shows a drawing or computer-generated image that shows the colors…
Free Landscape Design App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch • “When you’re planning a new garden, or considering a change to an established one, it can be difficult to visualize the results. This is where iScape comes in handy.” – The NY Times • “If you’re DIYing it, iScape Free makes it easy to plan out what to buy and how to put it all together. If you’re hiring…
Developed in the late 19th and early 20th century, this regional approach to landscape design celebrated the open character, horizontal expanse, and native vegetation of the Midwest. Landscape spaces were organized as a sequence of outdoor rooms and views, emphasizing the interaction of sky and landscape. Horizontally-branched native trees and shrubs such as…
Dallas, Texas In a joint partnership, Studio Outside and Ten Eyck Landscape Architects infused nature back into Dallas urban core with the restorative and adaptive landscape at the New Parkland Hospital. Using the ecosystem and plantings of the Texas Blackland Prairie, the design team created a resilient landscape that promotes healing and celebrates the beauty…
New home build. Need design and installation Landscaping Services Project in Sun Lakes 85248 We need our patio extended, plants moved and added and rock. Our backyard is a mess and pretty much dirt but has great fruit trees, palms and cactus. Irrigation Services Project in Gilbert 85298 VERIFIED BY A PROJECT SPECIALIST- Homeowner has a new construction home…
UPCOMING PROGRAM DATES: June 13-15, 2017 Application of Quality by Design (Q-b-D) methodology for product commercialization is increasingly becoming the standard business practice at Pharma and Biotech companies. It is also much sought after by US and EU regulators as an approach presented in regulatory dossier to demonstrate that product will be safe and effective…
If you are looking to enhance the quality of your outdoor living space, Jovak Landscaping can help you transform any poorly planned landscape into a lush, thriving eco space. Improving your backyard or front yard landscaping can have substantial benefits to the environment because, by incorporating indigenous and native plant life, your new landscaping can act…
114 S Extension Rd Mesa, AZ 85210 (480) 969-1911 Talk about a landscaping company in the Phoenix Metro that can do anything - and do it well! I have used Unique for several projects (front yard remodel, waterfall, fireplace, pergola patio cover, etc.) over the past 10 years and every time, they amaze me. From the initial consultation (I have met at least 3 different…
Xeriscaping is landscaping your space in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for water. It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible or reliable supplies of fresh water, and it is gaining acceptance in other areas as climate patterns shift. Some benefits of xeriscaping include: Saving water: For most of North America, over 50 percent of residential…
Landscape designer Michael Glassman uses trial and error to find the perfect plants for this highly shaded California backyard. Once found, the landscape is transformed into an Asian-influenced outdoor retreat, full of varying textures, colors and heights. She wanted to incorporate Asian-inspired features and make the garden very simple, colorful and interesting…
When it comes to landscape design many people often think of pretty flowers and lush green gardens. Though this is probably true in many cases, plants have a lot more to offer than just looking pretty. A thoughtful design utilizing herbaceous plants can make a site sustainable by providing habitat to animals, protecting water quality, increasing biodiversity…
2101 LaVista Rd Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 634-8604 You can t get better selection than here! My annuals have performed amazingly through the spring and summer! I ve bought about $1 worth of plants from Pikes over the past year, as I ve updated our landscaping and refreshed some of our beds. The plants I ve gotten have almost always been extremely healthy and robust…
Italian Cypress | Hedge Trees | Moon Valley Nurseries Italian Cypress, botanical name Cupressus sempervirens Glauca , brings a stately, formal look to any landscape. Native to southern Europe and Western Asia, Italian Cypress trees are an excellent choice for planting in tight areas. Featuring a narrow, columnar form, these evergreen trees are commonly seen…
