Southwest style: Cactus on guard
While touring the home of architect Luis Barragan in Mexico City, interior plantscape designer Craig Pearson took note of the way Mexican fence post cactus (Pachycereus marginatus) were used on Barragans landmark pr
Getting started: Saving water in your yard
Admit that the West has a problem: Arm yourself with statisticsCalifornia is in its third year of drought.The Colorado River has run low 9 out of the last 10 years.By 2050, the Sierra Nevada snowpackBy 2050, the Si
5 ways to protect your home from wildfire
When temperatures reach upwards of 2,000°, as they did at the climax of the Oakland/Berkeley Hills fire (Tunnel fire) of a 1991, everything burns and theres nothing you can do to stop the oncoming conflagration. But
Horticulturist and Garden DesignerDIG Gardens and Hidden Gardens Nursery, Co-OwnerSanta Cruz, CaliforniaCara Meyers and her husband, Will, own two garden stores in Santa Cruz County: DIG Gardens and Hidden Gardens N
On summer evenings, Karen Gardner and John Phillips and their two children like to linger on their patio in Elfin Forest, in north San Diego County. The reason they find this part of their backyard especially inviti
Heres a riddle: How do you fit an entire orchard of 24 fruit trees into a small San Francisco garden? For landscape designer Stephen Suzman, the answer is simple: Espalier the trees on an arched iron arbor, 6 feet w
Lafayette, CA. Nestled at the base of a steep hillside with gorgeous views of Northern Californias rolling hills, Brian and Cristen Godfreys charming small-space garden feels perfectly matched to its surroundings.Bu
Video: Easy gardening with containers
Container planting tipsPlan the design on paper and then tweak it at planting time. Or try different plant combinations on a wagon at the nursery.ContainerChoose a pot that suits the architecture of your home and th
Im a plantaholic, admits Mike Platta, and his 1-acre Scottsdale property proves it. Filled with agaves, cactus, and perennials, the landscape resembles a botanical garden.Platta got hooked on plants while studying i
Surrounded by a series of outdoor rooms and riotous plantings, this lush island bed rises from the landscape, demanding attention. A rosy-hued flagstone patio and walkway flow gracefully through the garden, leading
Entering Diana Strattons garden in Healdsburg, California, is like stepping into an artists canvas. Every inch of the garden designers shady hillside retreat is a visual feast.The gardens bold, bright palette grew o
Cheri Maggiano had always wanted a covered walkway. Theyre classic in their simplicity, yet they also seem romantic, she says. Strolling through one is almost as calming as meditation. So when Maggiano began looking
Santa Monica ― Elevation changes within a landscape can present both challenges and opportunities. Before Bill and Debbi Wisher remodeled their Southern California garden, the ground sloped down to the house from th
A backyard retreat is most soothing when its simple. Even a single chair set among richly textured plants can make a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the summer garden.This intimate area, at the hillside home of S
Scenic beds in Colorado Springs
Backed by heavenly views of the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, the 3 1/2-acre Colorado Springs Utilities Xeriscape Demonstration Garden occupies an exposed site that puts plants to the test.One bed shows how shr
Once the ugliest yard on the whole block, this entry garden in Bremerton, Washington, is now one of the most inviting, thanks to a significant relandscaping effort by owner John Paulsen.When he and his family moved
The strategy: Create an entry path whose shape complements the house, as landscape architect Christy Ten Eyck did for the front yard of Patricia and Wellington Reiters Phoenix, Arizona home.The walkway now leads str
Lessons from a family garden makeover
Renovating a garden can be a challenge, especially for first-timers. But with a little research and a healthy dose of patience, flexibility, and elbow grease, you can turn bare soil or an overgrown jumble of plants
Outdoor room for an active family
TIME: Eight months, plus several months for planningUnless youre a skilled outdoor builder, installing large retaining walls, waterfalls, pools, and gazebos is best left to professionals. Thats what Bob and Debi Kah
To stimulate the garden planning process and help avoid expensive mistakes, landscape designers usually match flowering perennials at the nursery.Arrange plants on a nursery cart to see which ones work well together
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