Category Archives: Residential

Biofiltration Street

Hardly a day passes without a headline about a drought, wildfire, or some other unsettling symptom of climate change. With so many environmental issues in the news, it’s curious how landscape design and American culture stubbornly cling to the image … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, Issues, LA Directory, Landscape Architect Business, May/June 2012, Residential | Leave a comment

Fire Pit Photos

Now that spring is finally settling in and summer is on its way, it’s time to think about your back yard’s ambiance. And what says outdoor relaxation more than sitting around a fire on a soft summer night? Here are … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, LA Directory, Landscape Architect Business, Landscape Design, Residential, Special Website Content | Leave a comment

Landscaping Walking Tour

Come on a walking tour of a beautiful private residence in Vancouver, WA. The project, by Woody’s Custom Landscaping, features stone and paver patios and walkways, a pond, a bubbling front water feature and lush landscaping throughout. You can see … Continue reading

Posted in Columns, Departments, LA Directory, Landscape Architect Business, Residential, Wordless Wednesday | Leave a comment

Alien Invaders

At the time, creating two small ponds and an associated wetland habitat in an urban wildlife park seemed a worthwhile objective. Thus it was that Phil, a fellow board member for Modie Park Conservancy, and I went out on a … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, Issues, Landscape Architect Business, March/April 2012, Residential | Leave a comment

Think Green — Vertically

When we think of gardens, our minds tend to sprawl out across a back yard. But try looking up and down: Vertical gardens and green walls are a visually compelling new trend, perfect for inside the home or in a … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, Gardening, LA Directory, Landscape Architect Business, Residential, Special Website Content | Leave a comment