Garden design
Choosing between a landscape designer and a landscape architect depends on your project's goals. Learn how their education, expertise, and design approach differ—and which professional is the right fit for creating a beautiful, functional, and lasting outdoor space.
Read MoreExplore Konza Prairie in Kansas, where one of North America’s last tallgrass landscapes survives. A windswept world of biodiversity, deep history, and ecological resilience still endures.
Read MoreEcological planting design is a more intentional approach to landscaping, reducing maintenance by aligning with existing site conditions.
Ecological planting design offers a framework for creating landscapes that are resilient, self-supporting, and aligned with the conditions of a site. When plants are well-suited to their environment, they require less watering, less maintenance, are more resistant to pests, and grow at a manageable pace.
Read MoreA typical terrace garden project is developed similarly to any construction improvement project with multiple phases and a team of highly experienced collaborators. A typical rooftop garden project involves collaboration with a structural engineer, landscape designer, and specialized contractors.
Read MoreMany of the world's most beautiful gardens rely heavily on mathematical principles to create their stunning designs. In celebration of Pi Day (3.14) we investigate a bit further into the relationship of math within garden design.
Read MoreGardens can summon sensual responses including what we hear. Learn how landscape design can stimulate all of our senses, not just what we view.
Read MoreInhaling the perfumed scent of roses at the Chelsea Flower Show.
A garden designer’s intention is to create moments and vignettes to stimulate the senses, to transport the garden sojourner through a sensory and experiential journey.
Read MoreSmall garden designs seen at the Chelsea Flower Show that are appropriate for a New York City garden design where space is at a premium.
Read MoreI'm mad about blue! I find blue to be an alluring color to design with. A less common color in nature, it’s a challenge to find true blue in flower form.
Read MoreA container garden is often created from terracotta pots, fiberglass or plastic planters, glazed ceramic planters or natural wood planters. View your options.
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