Amanda Streets of Living Roots Ecodesign joins Anni Ellis on today’s Sustainable Living Show to discuss native and edible landscape design. Amanda Streets is a mother, life-long gardener, and former ...

Native landscaping is part of a popular trend relating to outdoor environments in which the installed landscape is indigenous or native to a particular geographic environment or region. What this ...

In landscape design, emphasis is used to create a focal point that draws attention to a specific area or feature. The ...

PORT ANGELES — Techniques for creating sustainable landscapes that thrive while requiring less maintenance, less water and contributing to the natural habitats of native fauna will be presented at ...

Turning your front yard into something other than a manicured greensward sounds like a bold new idea, even today. Imagine how it felt, in 1992, to see former lawns in Wisconsin that were already many ...

Landscaping is a bit like fashion—trends go in and out of style. Rose gardens dominated the 1930s, while the 1960s brought us the classic suburban look of manicured lawns flanked by juniper bushes. If ...

The idea of restoring native ecosystems attracted Marc Pastorek’s interest in the 1990s, when he learned of the work of Drs. Charles Allen and Malcolm Vidrine. The two professors at Louisiana State ...

"AI can be useful in landscape design under different circumstances," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "If you already have a ...

If your landscaping plans still involve thirsty exotic flowers or high-maintenance grasses, it might be time to rethink your yard’s game plan. In Louisiana, going native isn’t just about being ...

Over the past few months, the controversy over the landscaping of the traffic islands in Pacheco Valle in Novato has received much publicity, both in print and on television. The publicity, as well as ...

Those outdated design choices aren't just aesthetically behind the times, they might also be costing you. Traditional landscaping can drain your wallet through high water bills, constant maintenance, ...