The New Year always seems to bring with it new possibilities. Since we are talking landscapes here, make the resolution to invest in your home’s potential. Commit to making home improvements with a green mindset; choosing local and sustainable materials whenever possible, opting for energy and...
When you consider fall and winter, you might think that there’s not much to do in the garden but there is plenty to keep us busy. Fall in particular can be quite busy as there tends to be a lot of leaf cleanup and pruning to...
As we head into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season make a commitment not to neglect your outdoor spaces. Make the most of your outdoor space every season of the year. This time of year naturally our attention turns inward to the warm...
With the long hot summer behind us and some of our garden looking a little tired, it is a good time of year to assess the bones of your gardens and outdoor spaces. While your outdoor spaces are fresh in your mind from a season...
Living in Southern California, we have the luxury of enjoying the outdoors most of the year. Mid-Century designers recognized this and began designing homes with indoor and outdoor features that flowed seamlessly. The truth is, our affinity for outdoor living in a temperate climate goes...
When considering a new landscape design project, there are some questions to ask yourself before you start your project. What are my parameters? Spend some time dreaming about what you would like in your landscaping project. Would you like to be water-wise? Install specialty lighting or water...
Artificial turf and putting greens are terrific way to lessen your water impact while increasing the beauty of your landscape. The use of a beautiful high end turf can save on maintenance issues like irrigation and week to week mowing while offering a convenient way...
The American Society of Landscape Architects recently completed a survey of its members to find out what’s on everyone’s mind regarding the different parts of a landscape design project. Interestingly, we learned “the top landscape and garden elements include native plants (86.02 percent), low-maintenance landscapes...
With our current heat wave it’s hard to imagine wanting to sit too close to a fire but once winter rolls around you’ll thank yourself for the forethought. A hardscape project in your yard often takes a bit more time and leeway than we often...
Specialty Illumination is a topic that is occasionally overlooked in landscape design. In fact, the lighting adds a level of beauty and sophistication otherwise lost in your architecture, especially at night. There are many ways specialty illumination will help your lights come alive. Through zoning and...
Summer is around the corner and the cool sunny breezes beckon us to open the windows and let the sun shine in; and longer days make it easy to want to spend more time outdoors. All this leads to looking at our outdoor environments with...
Make a master plan! Whether it is a curb appeal showpiece or a backyard sanctuary where you play, grow and relax that you dream of, don’t just slap a patio down here and a planter area there as time and budget allow. Think about your outdoor...