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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, beautiful gardens that...

Crotons are popular in all types of tropical landscaping, but are they right for your garden, flowerbeds or containers? Understanding more about these plants can help you use them in the very best way to ensure they not only thrive in your landscape, but that they become a beautiful focal...

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...

During hot Bergen County summers, a backyard swimming pool provides the perfect way to cool down. Whether you enjoy relaxing on the pool deck, pool parties with friends or splashing around with the kids, a backyard pool offers years of outdoor enjoyment for your home. With proper planning and creative...

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...

(510) 558-4069 Sarah Herman designed the new landscaping in my front yard earlier this year. It consisted of double rock walls, low-water plants, and irrigation. It was an excellent design whose expert installation was performed by Christian Ehrhorn of Misty Morning Gardens. As one neighbour put it, my new front...

Landscape Design Style Guide Use this design guide to determine your favorite landscape style. Browse 21 different design sheets featuring suggestions for colors, décor, materials, plants and outdoor fabrics. Whether you want a Tuscan-inspired yard, a traditional English garden or mid-century landscape this guide will prove useful. A well-designed landscape...

Do you have a backyard? Then continue reading and you will find some amazing ideas for designing and constructing your own backyard water garden. It could make your home stunningly gorgeous. In addition to great looks, there are also other health and environmental benefits of having a backyard water garden....

Need a reason to love rope light? We can give you three! It’s weather resistant, available in energy efficient LED and is surprisingly easy to install. We’ve seen amazing indoor DIY projects using rope light, but what about the outdoors? Rope light, also known as tube lighting, was made for...

Country home driveway landscaping is an important part of your home and property presentation. The driveway gives guests and neighbors a first impression of your home. Your driveway is used every day, and it is nice when it looks beautiful and taken care of. In addition to looking good, your...