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Crossing the Line
Where is the line where landscape architecture stops and architecture begins? How can you tell where the architect left off and the interior designer stepped in? With the most successful designs there is no discernible line between disciplines. … Continue reading
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‘Prairie Fire’ Crabapple
Malus ‘Prairifire’ Type: Deciduous Tree Zones: 4-8 Height x Width: 20′ x 20′ Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Waterwise Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Color: Bright pink/red Fall Color: Yellow/orange … Continue reading
Genius Loci
Can you guess what state this residence is located in? Are there any characteristics about the landscape architecture or architecture that could identify it with a particular region? Is there anything about the landscape architecture or architecture that even tie … Continue reading
Xeriscaping
Would you believe us if we told you that having a garden like this can actually be easier for you and better for the environment than a traditional turf grass yard? The first image is an example … Continue reading
Texture
Texture is one of the great elements of a design that leads your eye through a space and makes the overall composition dynamic. Vegetation adds texture that changes with the seasons and provides endless options. … Continue reading
‘Spaan’s Dwarf’ Shore Pine
Pinus contorta ‘Spaan’s Dwarf’ Type: Conifer Zones: 5-8 Height x Width: 4′ x 7′ Sun: Full sun to partial shade Water: Dry to Average Soil: Well drained Growth Rate: Slow … Continue reading