Usually, landscape design software is meant for professionals and companies and they carry a premium price tag. However, you might prefer to use a free landscape design software if your purpose is ...

Most landscape styles were developed in Europe or the East coast—or even the Southwest. We are not those places so when we try to recreate those landscapes in this climate, there are a lot of problems ...

They’re not doing your curb appeal any favors.

Many traditional home landscapes feature vast areas of under-utilized space, such as large turf grass lawns. Sustainable sites feature spaces for human enjoyment, considering opportunities to design ...

If a backyard update (or complete overhaul) is on the agenda for this spring and summer, you are not alone. According to a Spring 2021 report by Thumbtack, backyard improvements are at the top of the ...

From certain shades of flagstone to design choices for your lawn, these landscaping trends have become outdated — and our ...

Water is a scarce resource, and it’s especially relevant in California. However, a well-designed, water-efficient landscape design should always be a consideration regardless of location. A ...

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You've been bookmarking dream gardens and pinning images of plants for months, and are finally ready to redesign your own yard. But even if you have a wealth of plant knowledge, a new landscaping ...

Despite evidence that would suggest otherwise, construction projects do end. Witness my new backyard. All you need are tongue-biting patience, puppy-dog faith, and maybe a little scripture. I have ...

Despite evidence that would suggest otherwise, construction projects do end. Witness my new backyard. I have opened a bottle of prosecco, and my husband and I are toasting our new yard with our ...