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10 Plants that Beat the Heat

Plant these heat-loving, hardy plants that thrive in hot weather. Simply water them once a week to enjoy their blooms all summer long.

Getting into the weeds on how to prep soil for gardening

Our minds and shovels are ready for full throttle outdoor planting — but is your soil ready?

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

Garden Guru: Repair damaged landscape from Matthew one step at a time

During the time I was executive director of the National Pecan Marketing Council, I saw pecan growers in Alabama try valiantly to stand up small trees that had just begun to bear pecans, but all of their efforts were to no avail. If you believe a tree can be reset, but you are unable to do it quickly, keep the exposed roots covered and moist until repositioning. After standing a tree back into position, you will notice that there are now large pockets…

Here are the fundamentals that weave through almost all landscape designs

Neil Sperry’s garden tips is on designing your landscape and garden. There are fundamentals of garden design such as scale/proportion, textures, groupings, lines of sight, focal points and color scheme.

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

Tips and Tricks from Landscape Designers

These landscape designers' tips can help you turn your boring backyard into a spectacular outdoor retreat.

How to Create a Natural Landscape This Spring

Use these simple tips to learn how to create a natural landscape in your own yard. Gone are the days of manicured lawns.

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

25 Amazing Locations Every Landscape Photographer Should Visit

Landscape photography can be very rewarding if you're willing to travel and/or hike to the right places, get up early and/or stay up late, and risk injury to both yourself and your equipment getting to some of the best spots. Of course, a photographer can always find great landscape shots from the road too, but half the cool factor is being able to tell what you had to do to get that awesome photo.

The One Thing That Will Immediately Improve Your Landscape Photo

I've been photographing landscapes for years and years, and I'm constantly amazed by just how...

Use Video to Tell the Story of Landscape Architecture

Landscape architecture is well behind the curve of using video to distinguish itself in the digital age, a trend I don’t see changing anytime soon. However, the opportunity is there for the taking.…

Revit and Landscape Architecture: The Benefits |

Revit and Landscape Architecture: The Benefits - information, automation, and collaboration, Most of these benefits overlap and can be found in BIM software

Secrets To Landscape Success: Day 15

Contrast: a key component. Our eyes are naturally drawn to contrasting colors. The way our mind and body work is how we create flow and line in our elements of design. A successful garden has an in…

Landscaping Done by Professionals.

What does a professional landscaping team do to your property? Landscaping can make the difference between a drab backyard and a little...

Landscape Photography Accessories You Need to Own

As a landscape photographer, to achieve great photos (and protect your gear), think about investing in these handy landscape photography accessories.