Berkeley, California: Backyard retreat
The sound of a waterfall gently echoes through the kitchen. Outside, a soft breeze rustles a forest of bright green leaves. No, this isnt a country garden in the Sierra foothills; its Lisa and Tim Goodmans small gar
Teaming up in 1992 to pursue garden art, George Little and David Lewis soon lit up the horticultural world with their bold designs. The two artists continue to dazzle admirers with their ability to combine plants, t
In their backyard in Medford, Oregon, Colleen and Byron Arndt longed for a vegetable garden yet had neither enough sun nor space for one. But with roughly half a sunny acre in front, they decided to replace the lawn
Paradise Valley, AZ. Old homes are often bulldozed to make way for large estates. But Andrea and Thomas Kotoske chose a more modest approach for their remodel so they could devote plenty of real estate to outdoor li
12 steps, from paper to party time
1. Draw up a basic design with separate divisions for dining or just relaxing.2. Order paving materials, plants, and furnishings.3. Remove any dead or unwanted plants. Strip sod from old lawns. Page1 2 3 Next › La
Kensington, california: A celebration of plants
Janet K. Anderson loves new and unusual plants. When she returned to her childhood home in the East Bay hills, she began renovating the old gardens, originally created in the 1920s. Anderson soon needed more help. T
As housing and commercial developments spread into wildlands, they encroach upon the habitats that would supply―in their natural state―all the food, water, and shelter that birds and other creatures need to live. By
Garden renovation: Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe spectacular makeover of this Bel Air property stopped jurors in their tracks. Its a bold house and a bold garden, declared one juror. When the design of the house and ga
To help your lawn look its best this summer, mow the grass as recommended here.Cut Bermuda grass when its not quite 2 inches tall. For bluegrass and fescue, mow when the grass is 3 to 4 inches tall. Make sure the mo
A pool that would make a resort proud is a lot to pull off in a typical 1940s tract backyard. But landscape designer Lesley Mansur managed to squeeze in a saltwater version long enough for serious lap swimming for c
Shelly Coglizers backyard in Lafayette wasnt large enough to accommodate the garden she wanted. So she moved a pool fence back about 25 feet to make room for new planting beds, then hired landscape designer Freeland
Northern California: Splashed in purple
Spring arrives with a flourish in Shelly and Bill Coglizers Lafayette garden. The wisteria-covered arbor ― the focal point in the backyard ― is a sight to behold when the first warm days stimulate a burst of purple
If you want to get the most out of your garden with a soupçon of style, consider copying the French. Thats what Linda and Steven Brombal did at their home in Newport Beach, California, and the whole family is deligh
Landscaping on a slope presents challenges, as Millie Livingston discovered. Her garden is situated downhill from her house, but she wanted an outdoor dining area at house level. Designer Jay Ferguson fulfilled her
The iridescent flash of hummingbirds wings, the fluttery beauty of butterflies, and the friendly buzz of bees can bring a garden alive. If you fill pots with carefully chosen plants, you can entice these creatures t
To ensure that the front yard of their new home in Grand Junction, Colorado, possessed a welcoming quality, Bob and Nancy Hackett enlisted the aid of landscape architect Bob Arcieri.Like open arms, colorful planting
Lawn has its place ― even in the desert. One of its best applications is as softscaping around a pool, as illustrated here in Anne Mariuccis Phoenix garden. Extensive hardscape around a pool is pretty awful in the d
Topanga, California: Hilltop haven
Imagine: Youre hiking in the Southern California hills above Topanga Canyon. The weather is hot and dry. Suddenly you come upon a pond you want to swim in, with a spectacular view of distant valleys and mountains.Fo
Artists George Little and Davd Lewis of Bainbridge Island, Washington, create botanical sculptures that draw surprised smiles from onlookers.Two of their pieces decorate a border in Ed and Harriet Vincents garden on
Southern California: Noguchis worlds
My pilgrimages to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa have been more about channeling my inner shopaholic than recalibrating my spiritual balance. But tucked behind a TGI Fridays, one of Southern Californias most placid
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