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…
A New Life For Your Yard At Monarch Construction, our promise of beautiful transformations extends to your landscaping as well. No home is complete without outdoor spaces as vibrant as the interior, so we encourage you to love your landscaping. Our years of experience with the soil and climate in Denver, Colorado, has allowed us to become the leading experts…
For over fifteen years, Patuxent Nursery has provided the highest quality plant material at the best prices in the metro area. We strive to achieve the same measure of quality in the services we provide through our custom landscaping residential design and build division. Our professional designers and installation teams handle any size project with speed, skill…
Landscaping trees come in all shapes and sizes and can be some of the biggest assets to your yard because they provide shade, privacy, visual interest and other uses. The idea of clear-cutting a lot and starting a landscape design plan from scratch with nary a tree in sight sounds appealing – especially if pesky pine needles are impeding the growth of your lawn…
In landscape design terminology, the definition of plant texture is the perceived surface quality (regarding size and shape, not feel) of a plant part compared to that on surrounding plants. The texture of a specimen s leaves or blooms can be perceived as coarse, medium, or fine. Eye-catching combinations can occur when coarse foliage is juxtaposed with fine…
Landscape Design, Gardening, Landscaping, Consulting, Installation, Workshops and Education History Established in 2007. Based in Windward O ahu, Hawaii Ecological Landscape Design is a collaborative effort coordinated by Gerrit Evensen. With a diverse range of experience, we provide our clients with intelligent design solutions to create comfortable, relaxing…
Time / 05:49 Get advice on the key factors to consider in your backyard plans, including drainage, sun exposure, traffic flow, privacy and maximizing views. When landscaping your home, it s crucial to get your design down on paper. Landscape plans do just that by turning ideas into visuals. Landscape designers and architects are skilled at analyzing your needs…
GENERAL DESIGN AWARD OF HONOR Columbus Circle, New York, New York Olin Partnership, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1. Project scope: Columbus Circle, born from Frederick Law Olmsted s design concept for Central Park, has been rethought and redesigned many times since its erection in 1905. Located at one of the principal entrances to the Park, Columbus Circle had…
Jeffrey Orkin and Cliff Jones of Landscape Solutions completed a project for us that involved regrading a section of our front and backyard and installing an ornamental garden. We are very pleased with the work that Landscape Solutions has performed. We were impressed by all phases of the work, including the design, the price, and the installation. Through the…
Swipe to view slides A student created plan that starts from the house and works outwards. This student s plan incorporates geometric shapes with straight lines near the home. A skilled designer knows how to successfully break the rules, as this student s plan shows. Rule 1: The House is the Most Important Part of Any Garden You can t ignore it! It s almost always…
The first step is to determine whether you need a gravity wall or reinforced wall. Gravity Wall Reinforced Wall Gravity Wall **Please note that the gravity wall chart provided has specific heights for specific site and soil conditions. If you are not sure of your site conditions we recommend being conservative with your retaining wall heights or use geogrid in…
Concept to completion we are a small boutique custom design installation company. We have a APLD certified in-house designer that will work with you to give you the best possible options for your property. Our vision — is to design and create a unique and personal landscape environment that draws you out of doors and connects you with the beauty of nature. Once…
Shrubs are a key foundation planting for many gardens. They offer structure and organizing points; many also supply year-round color, as well as food and shelter for wildlife. But selecting the right shrub for your landscape and particular gardening need can be difficult. Luckily, the Better Homes and Gardens Plant Encyclopedia provides information that will…
Pristine outdoor spaces in harmony with the natural environment – that is our specialty at Nature’s Image Landscape Design. Exquisite Landscapes to Exceed Your Expectations We’ve spent the last 35 years providing unique solutions for landscaping needs. Whether it’s a secluded outdoor patio to enjoy on a warm summer evening, a tranquil water feature, an intricate…
Line is one of the most important and useful of all design elements. Everything in the garden involves line. Think about the trunk of a tree, the distant horizon, the line created when a lawn ends and the adjacent woods begin. A sidewalk, driveway, or fence is a clear and readily accessible line in the landscape. As you plan and design your garden, always consider…
Few places in the country offer the diversity of landscape design possibilities as southwest Florida. Waterfront areas such as Sarasota or Bradenton even more so as the close proximity to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico prevent serious frosts even in the odd cold snap. Landscape designs for homes that are on salt water will have to be particularly sensitive…
The Landscape Architecture Division works with the public, other City departments and design consultants to design and prepare construction drawings for the construction of new park projects, renovation of existing parks, and other landscape replacement projects on City property. This Division also administers the Pleasanton Landscape Ordinance and the urban…
It is industry standard to pay for consultations at the doctors office and attorneys (and that’s when you drive to see them) as well as interior designers and many other professionals that you may need experienced help from in order to determine what needs to be done before any work is performed. We have just as many licenses and credentials as they do, so we…
Unlike the nursery or greenhouse industries that require a large capital investment to start, a landscape business requires less start-up funds. However, there are certain legal requirements for someone entertaining the business in terms of permits and licenses that must be obtained. These permits and licenses could result in a considerable outlay of money for…
Landscape Design Ideas Front of House : Successful Backyard
Top 5 Driveway Patterns Landscape designer Scott Cohen shares his five favorite approaches for transforming concrete driveways inexpensively and easily. Length: 02:42 1. Use two types of finishes. Choose two types of patterns or finishes to give your driveway a unique look. In this example, exposed aggregate was used in the fields, and a patterned border was…
Focusing on a world class living environment, a good quality residential area can be highlighted as an important issue in creating a sustainable living environment. However, limited green spaces within the proximity of residential properties are not supporting the landscape space and are not conducive to living space. The aim of the paper is to investigate the…
Dekker/Perich/Sabatini completed numerous on-call landscape architecture projects for the City of Albuquerque beginning in 2009. D/P/S landscape architects and designers worked closely with city staff to scope and estimate each project from design through construction of parks, medians, and wayfinding programs. As part of landscape services provided, the team…
You don t know where to start? Are you just too busy? Don t want to dig in the dirt? No problem! Our professional designers are available to draw a plan and install it for you. Our design team leader, Jeff McCauley, a Dallas native, has been landscaping since his Boy Scout days. Cameron McCauley, Jeff s son, has worked with Shades of Green for several years…
