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 ...

The principles of design that make a garden functional and beautiful are very much akin to principles in life. Remember, principles are those concepts or “rules” that we follow to organize certain ...

In winter, gardens more resemble a blank canvas than they do at any other time of year. Not yet in full glory are the warm colors of the yard -- the reds, oranges and yellows which seem to bring the ...

As a landscape architect, I approach a design in much the same way as an artist approaches the commission of a portrait. Like the painter, I must get to know the subject intimately before the design ...

If you're thinking about giving your lawn a makeover, there a few things you need to remember. The experts at Pike Nurseries show off the basic principles of landscape design.

Editor’s Note: In this series on the principles of landscape design, we will be focusing on correcting common design flaws while accounting for East Idaho’s climate. Each week until February we will ...

Just like the architectural elements that make up built space - floor, walls and ceilings - natural elements are also capable of creating spaces in large-, medium- and small-scale areas, in places ...

You may not notice how well balanced your neighbors’ landscape might be. It’s easier to recognize an unbalanced yard because you are spending more time trying to figure it out — it looks confusing.