Through the years, we accumulate a series of experiences. Our tendency is to evaluate and simply reflect on what we have been through and what we have learned. This inward site into what we can no longer see with our eyes allows us to see through them through our soul. The landscape of the soul creates a movement and a…
Tag: Landscape
Design Your Own Rose Garden
The texture and the fullness of the rose is unlike any other flower, and they come in a wide variety of scents and colors that range from a very bright yellow to a dark deep red. It is curious that such a beautiful flower is also equipped with such a thorny stem. A little of the good and the bad…
What Is Landscape Architecture?
Many times I have been asked what is the difference between a landscape architect and a landscape designer. Hopefully the following will answer this question. The American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA, provides the following: “Landscape architecture encompasses the analysis, planning, design, management, and stewardship of the natural and built environments. Landscape architectural projects include design of public parks, site…
Preparing To Build Wooden Fences In The Landscape The Easy Way
While chain link fences are use in some landscapes, most people prefer to make use of wooden fences when building an attractive landscape. This is because wood is a rather versatile material that can be made to look a variety of ways. Installing your own wood fence requires time and energy, but it is often worth it as you can…
Pictures Of Landscaping – Using Other Peoples Ideas To Design Your Landscape.
One of the most common searches on my site is for pictures of landscaping. So I know that a lot of folks rely on photos of other peoples designs to get ideas. But at the same time, while I do have a large picture directory of other peoples projects on my site, the most common questions I receive are still…
Make A Good First Impression: Landscape Your Driveway
Is your driveway landscaped? It should be. This includes the driveway itself, as well as the design elements on both sides. All sorts of materials from softscape options to hardscape are available to make your driveway attractive. Make A Good Entrance As the entrance to your home, the driveway should not be neglected. It can either be a scar on…
Landscaping Lessons-Proper Placement Of Trees In Landscape Design
Landscaping and landscape design goes beyond just creating beautiful designs. As a professional designer, it’s not only my job to create designs but also to envision every possibility of the mature landscape in years to come. And while most elements will remain what they are for years to come, the one thing that most do it yourselfers and some professionals…
Making The Most Of The Front Of Your Home Using Wind Chimes
To beautify the front of your home and enhance your landscape, why not use the magical benefits of wind chimes? They come in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and price ranges, and are sure to be the perfect compliment, regardless of exterior design. Small nondescript houses are especially flattered by such yard features as trellises, decorative mailboxes, birdhouses, and…
3 Tips In Landscaping Your Garden
Landscaping is usually a fairly big task, consuming much time and energy. But before you hire that professional, here are some tips that could save both time and money. 1. Spend some time thinking about exactly how you want the final design to be. You need to take account of the style and function of your landscape. Do you want…
Tuscany The Land Of Beauty And Art
Tuscany is an amazing place in Italy, well known for it’s history of art and the spectacular landscapes that you will find there. These two reasons, correlate really well with the idea of Tuscany Paintings and Tuscany Landscape Paintings. If you’ve never been to Tuscany, you might have seen Under The Tuscan Sun, a very popular and romantic movie. There…