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16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

Top 10 Plants You Can't Kill

Tough as nails, but they're pretty, too. Turn your black thumb into a green thumb with our picks for the top 10 plants you can't kill.

How To Calculate Cubic Yards Mulch Per Square Feet

Here you will find a calculator to help you determine how much mulch you need to cover an area.

What Do you Get from a Great Landscape Designer?

Trimming hedges and mowing lawns is a noble profession, but a landscape designer transforms your property into a showcase. If you are starti...

How to Plant a Cactus Container Garden

Yee-haw! Turn a container into a desert landscape by filling it with prickly cacti and other succulent plants.

Why Your Garden Needs Mulch (Assuming You Do It Right)

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes.

Beneficial Landscapes: Reflect on your garden and plan for the next

January is a time for a glance back. Colder weather, the end of holiday busyness and a lull in home and work activities offer time for reflection. It can be

Landscaping Your Main Line Home: A Good Investment in Your Property

Up to 10 percent of your home’s value can be wisely spent on landscaping and hardscaping design and installation. The work often goes beyond simply adding plants, as landscape design includes lighting, hardscaping, and water features.

Landscape Health & Maintenance Services

Miami's Urban Robot Associates on Creating Fun, Multidimensional Architecture

Miami-based Urban Robot Associates strives to create memorable projects within the realms of landscape, hospitality, residential, and interior design. Led by Giancarlo Pietri, Sebastian Velez, Justine Velez, and JJ Wood, the firm's work showcases a mix of formal playfulness and meticulous...

More commercial landscapers consider propane-fueled fleets

More than a third of commercial landscapers are considering adding propane-powered equipment to their fleet, according to a study by Wiese Research Associates. Commissioned by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) to identify current perceptions and purchase habits related to commercial propane equipment, the study is based on responses from 150 survey participants. Participants […]

Glossary Of Landscape & Landscape Design Terms

Here is a list of commonly used landscape and landscape design terms, so you and your designer can speak the same language. Landscape jargon can be regional, so this is specifically for the Portland, Oregon area.

Planning Your Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting is fast becoming an integral part of the landscaping industry, as more and more people realize the benefits to their homes and businesses. In addition to added curb appeal, lighting can add warmth and security to any garden, walkway, or entrance. Whether you're looking to enhance an existing system or start from scratch, planning your landscape lighting will help you achieve a look and feel that ar

8 Landscape Design Tips And Trends

We invited eight top landscape designers and architects to discuss their favorite tips and trends, ranging from big-picture ideas to smaller details, so that you can be inspired to enhance your backyard to enjoy all season long.

11 Principles Of Landscaping Design That You Need To Know

Landscape architects and designers use a variety of guidelines and tools to create attractive, functional outdoor living spaces. While most homeowners and weekend warriors may not have the experience of advanced professional training, the concepts that the pros follow are not totally out of reach.

The most important secret to creating compelling landscape photos

When trying to create jaw-dropping landscape photos, don't overlook this single most important step.

6 Traits You Need to be a Good Landscape Architect — The Archiologist

Article by Shristi Sainani | 6 Traits You Need to be a Good Landscape Architect — “How about we start off this article by acknowledging that the topic initially was how to get a good salary as a landscape architect. But, I believe strongly that to be a successful one, you need to be a good one