Variety Spices Up a Walkway A welcoming garden - featuring a range of plants with year-round interest - puts this Seattle entryway a step above others. Seasonal Stars Alliums (shown), tulips, and other spring bulbs add a splash of early-season color. Planted among perennials and woody plants, they rise up to enjoy their 15 minutes of fame before nearby plants…
SERIES 24 Episode 07 John visits a gardener who hasn t let limited space hinder creativity There are some designers out there doing amazing things,says John, even in the smallest of spaces. I m always keen to meet them and try and get into their minds to understand the way they achieve what they do. One of the first things John notices in Andrew Plymin s garden…
Front Yard Infographic Having trouble remembering the width of a driveway gate? Not sure how much space you need for parking? Wondering how wide to make your front walkway? Find all these dimensions and more on this handy infographic featuring common front yard elements. Front Yard Dimensions (PDF) Traditionally, front yards serve two main purposes: providing…
If you’ve had the privilege of visiting the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) of Phoenix, then you know it is absolutely breathtaking. Nestled in the bustling city of Phoenix, the garden effortlessly displays the unique beauty of Arizona’s desert plants. Each section of the garden is designed with nature’s aesthetic in mind. The structures on the premises are treated…
“I’m delighted with every aspect of the work and thank you for such a pleasant and gratifying experience.” BB “Your design is absolutely breathtaking. You do simply fabulous work.” HM “the new garden that you put in last year is beautiful. My favorite part is the charming little garden on the corner of the house. The “older” garden is stunning.” KO “I wanted…
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 your design. Front Yard Landscaping Ideas For Color Your front yard presents…
Adding a front porch to your home or improving an existing one can help create a sense of arrival. Entry porches have their roots all the way back in ancient Rome, where many buildings featured grand porticos that served as a transition from the outdoors into the building. Today porches serve three purposes: They highlight a home s entrance by framing the front…
By Shirley Bovshow Eden Maker + / per se, if it s functional and small. Uninspired designs like the one my clients had before I made it over are ultimately a waste of water and time. My clients, Joe and Randi Grinbaum felt the same way when they looked upon their small patch of lawn and lone palm tree that comprised their front yard entry. Before- A small patch…
For most homes, the front door garden is the guest’s first impression of you and is scrutinized the most closely. As a result, you should practice restraint in the chosen accents and plants for entryways used in your front door garden design. Let’s find out more about choosing a plant for front entrances. Front Door Garden Design When creating a front door garden…
Once the planting areas are defined and the structural bones of the garden are in place, it’s time to dive into the fun part: picking the plants. For a person who wants quick results on a suburban lot, this is a time of difficult choices, when only the absolute favorites can fit within the restricted space. It’s also important to be selective and stay focused…
Your front yard is the first impression many people will have of your house, so when planning your contemporary garden design, think about kerb appeal above all else, and make sure it is consistent with the style of your home. A well-maintained fence and, in some cases, something to walk under, like a pergola, can add a sense of arrival; while a wide, easy-to-walk-on…
Your front garden is the first thing visitors see. Yet, while many people lavish time and money on their back gardens, front gardens are often dull and unimaginative. With a little planning and some expert advice, however, it s easy to create a front garden that is attractive, welcoming and easy to maintain. If you re short of time, you want it to be low maintenance…
A path to the front door is one element that no front yard can be without. There are two main options: a path that comes from the street, bisecting the yard, or one that comes from the driveway, taking a shorter route that goes parallel to the house. A path from the street is typically set at a right angle between the street and the house and gives a more formal…
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String up lights and lanterns around your outdoor space to give an enchanting twinkle to any garden party. The soft glow will invite everyone to linger outside in the nighttime summer air. Line lanterns and smaller string lights around your seating area, and hang a few off tree branches for a touch of ambiance. Front Yard Perennial Garden Visitors to HGTV fan…
Consider it a manifesto against foundation plantings, those familiar beds of rhododendron, yew, holly, and euonymus first used to cloak the high foundation walls of tall Victorian-era homes. Foundation planting has become a safe cliche—it s time to move on,proclaims Gordon Hayward, who works nationwide as a garden designer and lecturer, and is the author of…
Their front yard landscape designs could be used in most locations. We ve included a landscape plant guide below to highlight the plants that Lisk used for the projects we ve featured for you. Mary and I know how landscaping can visually enhance the look of any front porch. The combination of the right plants and hard scape helps to create appealing front porches…
Specific rules apply for householders wanting to pave over their front gardens. You will not need planning permission if a new or replacement driveway of any size uses permeable (or porous) surfacing which allows water to drain through, such as gravel, permeable concrete block paving or porous asphalt, or if the rainwater is directed to a lawn or border to drain…
Your small patio garden design can contain many charming and stylish details and contrasts, inspired by backyard or front yard landscaping ideas, developed by professionals. Hardwood and concrete, sand and gravel interact with green plants and flowers, creating beautiful contemporary small gardens for modern homes. Advertisement - continue reading below Small…
Successful landscaping goes well beyond a beautiful lawn. See 12 pro tips for showing off your front yard. By Larry Bilotti Your front yard, regardless of its size, plays an important role in your home’s overall curb appeal. Your landscaping, however, goes well beyond just a beautiful lawn. It should take into account the style and size of your house, how it’s…
Recently, the story of Garden Design magazine was covered by Chantal Gordon at the Horticult. We thought it reflected our goals and mission at Garden Design perfectly, so we wanted to share it with you. The new Garden Design magazine is so highly, gloriously visual that it’s almost fragrant. Its 132 pages join horticulture with the human-made, crisscrossing the…
Mike Eagleton is often asked to conjure miracles from small, cheek-to-jowl city lots. The Denver landscape designer s own yard, around a 1929 brick cottage south of downtown, is a prime example of his professional sleight of hand. Within its 50 by 120 feet, he has incorporated sunny, street-side perennial beds, a private entry court in the rear, an elevated outdoor…
2. Select Lush, Low-Maintenance Plantings The design goal for this front courtyard in Montecito, California was to create a calming and intimate entry garden. The homeowner requested that the existing hardscape be removed and replaced with something other than lawn. Now a simulated stone path curves through the courtyard with lush, low-maintenance plantings on…
2. Exploit The Slope Homes on steep view lots can lack a powerful entry if the designer is not up to the challenge. All too often this kind of extreme slope is treated as an erosion control application, with ordinary highway planting schemes and hydroseeding. Here the slope is designed to be integral with the structure, serving as its visual foundation. Large…
