Landscape Design

Meaning of Landscape Architecture

by Richard Wood
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  “Landscape”, a large word: Webster’s Dictionary defines it as; A view or vista of scenery on land, or a painting or

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Reasons for Creating a Garden | Part 2: Finding a Deeper Appreciation

by Allen Quay

When creating a garden for clients, I see so many cases where the existing garden has lost its magic, where there’s a

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Reasons for Creating a Garden | Part 1: Redefining Your Outdoor Space

by Allen Quay

  What are the reasons for creating a garden? Why try to make it better? Just look down any street and you’ll

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Landscape Planning | Part 4: Establishing a Garden

by Rama Nayeri
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The establishment period of your garden is an important part of landscape planning. It’s the time where you get to watch it

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Garden Art Placement Techniques

by Diane Mettler
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When it comes to placing yard garden art in your yard, there are no hard and fast rules. It’s a matter of

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Landscape Planning | Part 3: The Design Process

by Rama Nayeri
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Let’s assume by now that you have read Part 1 and Part 2 of my landscape planning series and have selected a

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Landscape Planning | Part 2: Hiring a Designer

by Rama Nayeri
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Now that you have determined the purpose of your garden as outlined in Landscape Planning – Part 1 let’s talk about why

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Landscape Planning | Part 1: Using a Checklist

by Rama Nayeri
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I’m introducing a 4 part series dedicated to the art of landscape planning. This series is designed to assist you in understanding

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Why Hiring a Landscape Architect Can be Beneficial

by Richard Wood
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If you’re thinking about improving or remodeling your property, the services of a professional will be a tremendous help when it comes

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