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…
The Architecture and Environmental Design Department at San Diego Mesa College offers courses and degrees in four disciplines: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, and Building Construction Technology. The focus of this page is to furnish information about the Architecture and Landscape Architecture Programs. Information about Interior Design…
Frustrated because deer are devouring your expensive landscaping, but not willing to install a deer fence? Then put daylilies, roses, hostas, tulips, and lilies out of your mind (unless you re prepared to put them in containers close to the house, where they can be protected). Since deer have sensitive noses that tend to be irritated by overly pungent odors…
Model Building The PWP design process involves studying projects in a variety of scales and media. For the Memorial, large models were integral to establishing the scale, alignments, and relationships within the plaza. These models were also used to describe the project to stakeholders, political leaders, and the press. Mock-Ups Full-scale mock-ups of each plaza…
For 40 years, New Garden Landscaping & Nursery has been the Triad s foremost resource for landscape and horticultural services and outdoor living products. We are dedicated to providing value and building long-term relationships with our employees, customers and communities. New Garden Landscaping & Nursery proudly serves the Triad, working primarily…
If you live in a city, then you understand the challenges of urban landscape design. Living in an area with high population density doesn t mean you can t grow and maintain lush plant life in your personal space. At the most basic level, plants need sunshine and water. Your landscape plan for an urban space should be designed around the availability of these…
Landscape designers are trained in horticulture and are responsible for consulting, planning and designing the arrangement of exterior landscapes. Some states do not require a degree or certification to work as a landscape designer. However, without proper schooling, along with field experience, most landscape designers are limited in their design work. Schools…
KHS Landscape Design and Build is a full service landscaping company. We are well known for our comprehensive landscape designs and great service. Our business is built on a foundation of knowledge and honesty. We work on behalf of our clients to help them achieve the best built sustainable landscapes possible. Our team of professionals are dedicated to protecting…
Most landscape-design programs are built with do-it-yourselfers in mind. Many software packages allow you to scan a photo of your yard and drag-and-drop plants and hardscape features on a digital version of it. Other programs let you create an electronic base map and make infinite changes as you choose plants and features and move them around. Look for a program…
Extension > Garden > SULIS > Design > Color Techniques for Landscape Design Description/ Purpose: Illustration by Gunda Luss Adding color to a landscape design makes a plan come alive! It also communicates depth, texture and interest to a plan, and helps the viewer to better visualize the finished landscape. The following report reviews…
Stunning Show Gardens designed and built by the most talented Australian & international designers will be on display in the Carlton Gardens for the duration of the 2017 Show. The landscape designers will go head to head to win coveted awards in what is considered the largest and most significant gardening award ceremony in the Southern Hemisphere. The Show…
Is an international journal aimed at advancing conceptual, scientific, and applied understandings of landscape in order to promote sustainable solutions for landscape change. Landscapes are visible and integrative social-ecological systems with variable spatial and temporal dimensions. They have expressive aesthetic, natural, and cultural qualities that are perceived…
Therapeutic Landscapes The evidence is clear: providing opportunities for people to interact with nature benefits their health What is a Therapeutic Landscape? There are many names that this intentional landscape design is called by: Healing Gardens, Healthcare Gardens, Therapeutic Gardens, Biophilic Landscapes are a few. Extensive research has confirmed that…
Alpine Design is a landscape design firm specializing in beautiful residential and public outdoor spaces. We provide creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions that serve function as well as form. In addition to creating extraordinary designs for both difficult and simple spaces, we prepare detailed cost-estimating and budgeting, bid solicitation and evaluation…
We offer full landscape services from custom landscape design to installation. Whether you are looking for a traditional, contemporary, native or prairie landscape design, we are equipped to help you transform your outdoor space. We start by meeting you and assessing your property. We inquire about your likes and dislikes, what landscape design ideas you would…
Not a rock goes unturned. They clearly explain — and spread — their passion for native landscapes. Los Angeles Times Water shortages and water rationing are commonplace throughout California, rendering expanses of lawn and thirsty, nonnative plants unsustainable. Unfortunately, these remain the most popular choices for homeowners for two main reasons: the misconception…
Smooth stone contrasts with the ferns. Photo © 2005 Lee Anne White Plantings thrive on the hillside, nestled among boulders. Photo ©The Fockele Garden Company The boulders tie the flagstone patio and pond to the woodland garden. Photo © 2005 Lee Anne White Water plants and boulders edge the pond. Photo © The Fockele Garden Company Boulders set the theme in the…
Landscape architects sometimes design large-scale gardens for public areas. Karl Weatherly/Photodisc/Getty Images Landscape architects are responsible for creating pleasing natural environments in backyards, parks, campuses and playgrounds. They also design the landscaping along public roads and highways. Landscape architects carefully analyze the terrain to…
By Sharon King Hoge | Photographs by Marion Brenner Lauded for inventive landscape architecture and urban and master planning, San Francisco’s Surfacedesign has emerged as a leading international firm. Its three principals—James Lord, Roderick Wyllie and Geoff DiGiralomo—may all be California natives, but their wide-ranging work spans the globe. We spoke with…
The Obama Foundation on Monday named a team of landscape architects for the Obama Presidential Center, to be led by the designer of Chicago s 606 trail and Maggie Daley Park. Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, based in New York, will head the team, which will include two Chicago landscape design firms: Site Design Group, headed by Ernie Wong, and Living Habitats…
History Vineyard in 1938, images courtesy Pam-Anela Messenger.In 1876 John Weinberger, an Ohio native, purchased a 240-acre estate in St. Helena, CA, where he settled with his family and founded the J.C. Weinberger Winery. He operated the business for only six years before a former employee murdered him. His widow Hannah continued the business, successfully operating…
