archiveOctober 2019

Question:We need a more low maintenance garden! Currently we maintain and care for our yard. However, it continues to present a maintenance challenge… we seem to waste a lot of time mowing the yard or operating the weed eater. Do you have any suggestions or ideas, to make the landscaping...

“How to Find the Right Landscape Architect for YOU…” *Face it, why take a chance on a landscape architect who isn’t from your area? Small changes in weather patterns may not seem significant, but your plantings surely notice everything, as they are constantly exposed to the outdoor elements. Experience should...

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...

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...

Front Porch and Front Yard Landscaping Ideas Our landscaping pictures will undoubtedly give many ideas for your own yard. Not only will our home landscaping photos highlight beautiful yards but will also show you some fantastic porches as well. Landscaping around your porch can increase your home's curb appeal, be...

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...

The Center, formerly the Institute, is a new educational initiative of the Portland Japanese Garden. We seek to provide a place in North America for learning the skills and techniques for creating and stewarding Japanese Gardens (waza) while acquainting students with the cultural heart and soul (kokoro) of Japanese garden...

Apple trees usually grow up to 20 feet tall while dwarf varieties grow 6' - 8' tall. Many varieties are available, all producing beautiful early spring blossoms. Although some varieties are self-pollinating, many several other apple trees nearby to be able to produce fruit. Plant while dormant in full sun...

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...

Recent Requests for Yard and Garden Landscaping Contractors in Corona, California: Project Location: Corona, CA 92881 What are your goals with the xeriscape install?: Environmentally friendly, Use less water, Use no water at all Which areas do you want to be xeriscaped?: Front yard Design Preparation: Need design/plant suggestions Request...