archiveNovember 2019

You Bet Your Garden Question of the Week © 2017 Mike McGrath Note: Hundreds of Mike's informative articles are available (in alphabetical order!) right here at the Gardens Alive website. To find Mike's answers to your specific garden problem, on raised beds—found under the letter R). You can use non-dyed...

Landscape and Garden Design The objective of the Landscape and Garden Design Certificate program is to prepare students to apply basic design principles and techniques in creating beautiful, environmentally responsible landscapes. Utilizing graphic skills and plant knowledge, students will work through the design process to develop a presentation plan. Native...

There are more than 2, 500 different types of palm trees, and they range in size, height, leaf color, shape, and growing requirements. Before specifying palm trees for any South Florida landscape, we must consider the conditions at the planting location. How much sun does the area receive? Is the...

A landscape architect is trained to design everything outside of a building — where pedestrians flow, where plants grow, seating, parks, playgrounds, sports fields, etc. Everything outside of the building is "landscape." This work includes the manipulation of spaces like grading and terrain modeling. The idea is to create outdoor...

If you are planning to landscape your property or just have a corner of your yard that you would like to make-over into a more natural, appealing landscape, here are some tips I have gleaned from the experts over the years. Great examples of these concepts in practice can be...

The front yard is the first impression your home will make. Our photos of simple landscaping ideas will help you reach perfection for your outdoor design. We have many pictures of designs that fit all types of personal style preferences. Frontyard landscaping is one of the easiest DIY home designer...

With 20 years experience as a residential landscape designer, Carol Lindsay enjoys combining your lifestyle and interests with her exceptional awareness for the design potential of your home-garden and patio spaces. She has an extensive knowledge of plants including NW native plants and home-garden designs. Carol enjoys using native plants,...

We Specialize In Beautiful Planting Design using Appropriate Trees, Shrubs, & Perennials Patios, Retaining Walls, Lighting, Walkways, Driveways, and Fencing Outdoor Kitchens, Firepits, Water Features, Pools, Decks, and Shade Structures Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems Xeriscape, Sustainable Landscaping, Native Landscaping, Low Maintenance Approval of Plans from your Homeowners Association (HOA) Helping...

Cape Cod, the cape in eastern Massachusetts is the birthplace of the Cape Cod design style that has spread throughout the country. The homes are meant to blend into the landscape, however, still stand out with their charming character. The original Cape Cod home was built to endure harsh weather...

Urban Corporate Campus Wins Landscape Design Award We’re so pleased to announce that the SandRidge Commons landscape design in Oklahoma City was commended by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Illinois Chapter with an Honor award this spring. In an earlier post about the design intent of this corporate...