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Attorney Paul Kolpak, representing the would-be developer Piotr Filipek and 1440 Higgins LLC, and Guido Neri of Neri Architects, laid out a vision for the 2.19-acre site of Mr. K Garden and Material Center during a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 9. The concept plan, as...

2. Taylor’s Master Guide to Landscaping by Rita Buchanan Taylor’s Master Guide to Landscaping is a great book for anyone learning to do their own home landscaping, whether you are an experienced gardener or if you are completely new to landscape design. This book covers how to choose plants that...

Adam's needle is the common name for a plant known as Yucca filamentosa in plant taxonomy. Yucca filamentosa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub. It is related to many of the other commonly grown cacti and succulents. The family to which it belongs reveals another relative: It is in the asparagus...

Learn how I create planting designs for my clients. Discover great, useful tips and ideas. Front yard landscaping ideas can include many areas. Planting beds, driveways, walkways, privacy, and types of plants to use are just a few. Here you will find many ideas and tips to help you with...

The top photo is of the street-scape garden. The driveway is flanked by planting areas and sidewalks. The bottom images are planting details for this area. Download Hi-Res Image Image: Bottom Left: Jerry Haper; Other Images: Steve Martino Image 3 of 16 Image: Steve Martino Image 4 of 16 Image...

One look at our one-acre garden in suburban Chicago, and you’d swear it’s always been there. Fact is it’s been 15 years in the making. From the boxwood and gravel courtyard, to the double lawn labyrinth, to the sunken fountain garden, to the exuberant perennial borders to this year’s newly...

Making mistakes when mulching can keep your soil from reaping benefits such as conserving moisture, suppressing weeds, reducing erosion and decreasing water runoff. Landscape designers and researchers provided their best tips for making the most of mulch in your yard. Do use it as an accent. Mulching can help create...

Before describing black mondo grass (picture above) and providing information about its care, I feel obliged to offer some clarification regarding the names of this and similar plants, such as lilyturf. "Monkey grass" is a moniker that you'll hear in this context, a fact that can confuse folks as to...

What goes into a Residential Landscape Design? Darbi uses art and science to improve your home landscape design. Her aim is for a visually appealing, functional ecosystem – a landscape design that considers what’s best for you and the environment. Single family homes and residential communities make up the vast...

If you’ve ever wondered if you could pull together a nautical decorating theme in your home, have no fear; you’ll find lots of ideas here! We’ll give you plenty of suggestions and show you how to use nautical accessories to decorate your kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom. Living Room...