Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Are you lucky enough to have a stunning view of a ...

The east facade and driveway. The recent outdoor projects were centered on the swimming pool and the north and south apple orchards. The landscaping around the pool was enhanced with 126 arborvitae ...

You're not alone if you find that the piece of garden statuary that looked so elegant at the garden center just doesn't seem to fit your garden back home. A common mistake gardeners make when buying a ...

“A compact tape measure is ideal for field visits to well-designed sites, such as Little Island in New York City. It’s ...

Trains, track, or a command control system can be used more or less straight from the box. Even benchwork, which starts its life as a bunch of boards and sheet goods, can be assembled with minimal ...

Campus landscapes are enhanced by the seasonal splashes of color from the ornamental beds dispersed throughout campus. The grounds department is responsible for the care and maintenance of the gardens ...

For experienced designers and landscapers, winter is far from downtime. It is a purposefully strategic pivot point. This time ...

Accessories like garden ornaments, furniture and firepits can make a beautiful landscape even more appealing. Here’s where to start. By Tim McKeough When you’re designing a garden, it’s natural to ...

Money can’t buy everything, but when you’re transforming 25,000 square feet of lawn, palms and thirsty, flammable shrubs into a water-saving oasis of succulents, edibles and California-friendly plants ...