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How to Get Started on DIY Landscape Design

Landscape design is part science, part art. The science part means looking at the site, making any needed modifications, and choosing plants that fit the conditions. The art is about making something ...
Experts share advice for achieving this minimalist garden style in your own yard. Just as minimalism in interior design has become popular over the last few years, minimalism in landscaping follows ...
Fire-resistant plants don’t mean fire-proof. Plants can burn if they’re not well-maintained or if the fire is extremely hot.
Fire season is almost over, and so far San Diego has been very lucky with no major wildfires, but it’s not to soon to begin thinking about firescaping your home for the long term. Firescaping ...
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When I sit down to write my column for the Fort Worth Star Telegram, I think first of the great people of the beautiful city of Fort Worth and all of its suburbs. That is, after all, the core service ...
These landscaping ideas can add interest to your lawn and boost your curb appeal. Use these tips to create a timeless landscape that is easy to maintain and great to look at. Just like you should ...
When you want to upgrade your backyard, you typically need a couple different experts: a designer and an installer. An experienced designer has a knack for where things should go and has spent years ...
IN 1962, WHEN Suki Beeh’s mother bought a mid-19th-century home on Ohayo Mountain in Woodstock, N.Y., the property was in a state of genteel dilapidation. The roof leaked, a brood of raccoons was ...
Students earning an MLA degree at Pratt are taught to embrace an inclusive approach to design that bridges culture and nature, ecology and policy, living and built environments. With so many ...
Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...