Garden and Landscape Design Styles
Browse these resources on garden and landscape design styles to aid you in garnering ideas for landscaping your yard. Links to related resources are always present in articles from your About Landscaping Guide to help you on your way, as are links to glossary terms. See how "it all fits together" in this handy overview of garden landscape design styles.
Landscape Design Ideas
Need landscape design ideas for your yard? Study these photos illustrating landscape design ideas and learn about the concepts the pros employ. You'll find examples of the use of color, form, texture, line, scale, focal points, symmetry and more.
Need landscape design ideas for your yard? Study these photos illustrating landscape design ideas and learn about the concepts the pros employ. You'll find examples of the use of color, form, texture, line, scale, focal points, symmetry and more.
Energy Conservation and Water Conservation -- Green Living Ideas
Among the green living ideas presented in this article are tips for energy conservation and water conservation. Other ideas discussed for landscaping in the "green living" style include alternatives to chemical fertilizers and herbicides.
Among the green living ideas presented in this article are tips for energy conservation and water conservation. Other ideas discussed for landscaping in the "green living" style include alternatives to chemical fertilizers and herbicides.
Backyard Fun
Getting yard work done is all well and good, but if the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your yard is "work," then you're in need of some landscaping ideas for backyard fun. By adhering to a low-maintenance landscaping style and changing the way you view your relationship to your yard, you'll soon find you have less maintenance to perform in the yard and more time for backyard fun.
Getting yard work done is all well and good, but if the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your yard is "work," then you're in need of some landscaping ideas for backyard fun. By adhering to a low-maintenance landscaping style and changing the way you view your relationship to your yard, you'll soon find you have less maintenance to perform in the yard and more time for backyard fun.
Quick Tips on Landscape Design
Are you looking for some quick tips on landscape design? This article provides an overview of landscape design strategies -- just enough to get you going in the right direction. Links within the article will take you to resources with more detailed information.
Are you looking for some quick tips on landscape design? This article provides an overview of landscape design strategies -- just enough to get you going in the right direction. Links within the article will take you to resources with more detailed information.
What is Landscape Design?
Definition of landscape design for the do it yourselfer. Hardscape and softscape themes discussed, both from practical and aesthetic standpoints. Garden types, lawn space and principles of design outlined. Practical considerations covered include hiring arborists and tailoring a landscape for the real estate market.
Definition of landscape design for the do it yourselfer. Hardscape and softscape themes discussed, both from practical and aesthetic standpoints. Garden types, lawn space and principles of design outlined. Practical considerations covered include hiring arborists and tailoring a landscape for the real estate market.
Learn Your Landscaping Style Through This History of Landscape Design
A short history of landscape design, by your About.com Landscaping guide, from the Romans to Olmsted, to see how landscape design has evolved. Learn what distinguishes "formal landscape design" from the informal -- it could help you clarify your own "curb appeal" preferences.
A short history of landscape design, by your About.com Landscaping guide, from the Romans to Olmsted, to see how landscape design has evolved. Learn what distinguishes "formal landscape design" from the informal -- it could help you clarify your own "curb appeal" preferences.
Landscape Design Theory for Beginners
Outdoor aesthetics 101. A practical introduction to the principles of landscape design architecture, as well as the basic elements upon which they are grounded. Starting point for backyard makeovers. Unity (harmony), colors, focalization, perspectives, textures, forms, massing, repetitions, balance, symmetry.
Outdoor aesthetics 101. A practical introduction to the principles of landscape design architecture, as well as the basic elements upon which they are grounded. Starting point for backyard makeovers. Unity (harmony), colors, focalization, perspectives, textures, forms, massing, repetitions, balance, symmetry.
Landscape Solutions for Problem Areas
Almost every landscape has at least one problem area. Some landscapes have rocky patches, others steep hillsides, still others areas so heavily shaded that design options with plants are limited. This piece introduces some landscape solutions for such areas, with links to full-page articles on the specific topics.
Almost every landscape has at least one problem area. Some landscapes have rocky patches, others steep hillsides, still others areas so heavily shaded that design options with plants are limited. This piece introduces some landscape solutions for such areas, with links to full-page articles on the specific topics.
Landscape Design Ideas for Selling Your Property
When you're designing a landscape that will be going on the real estate market, you're designing for someone else's tastes -- the buyer's -- not your own. You need ideas about what buyers are currently looking for. You'll get those design ideas in this article, plus advice on exploiting other sources for design ideas.
When you're designing a landscape that will be going on the real estate market, you're designing for someone else's tastes -- the buyer's -- not your own. You need ideas about what buyers are currently looking for. You'll get those design ideas in this article, plus advice on exploiting other sources for design ideas.
Landscaping 101 - An Overview With Links
This resource challenges landscaping novices to adopt 10 New Year's resolutions to improve their landscaping. Links are provided to full-length articles that treat each of the ten topics at greater length.
This resource challenges landscaping novices to adopt 10 New Year's resolutions to improve their landscaping. Links are provided to full-length articles that treat each of the ten topics at greater length.
Landscape Design for the Four Seasons
Achieving a landscape design for 4-season interest begins with a plant selection plan that will provide something to catch the eye in each of the four seasons. The goal is to have flowering trees throughout spring and summer, fall foliage in autumn and good structure in winter. This article describes how to achieve that goal.
Achieving a landscape design for 4-season interest begins with a plant selection plan that will provide something to catch the eye in each of the four seasons. The goal is to have flowering trees throughout spring and summer, fall foliage in autumn and good structure in winter. This article describes how to achieve that goal.
The Flower Expert
The Flower Expert is an Online Flower Encyclopedia, the One-Stop Destination on the Internet which provides comprehensive information on flowers and flower-related topics.
The Flower Expert is an Online Flower Encyclopedia, the One-Stop Destination on the Internet which provides comprehensive information on flowers and flower-related topics.
My Ideal Garden - Landscape Design and Garden Ideas
My Ideal Garden offers how-to articles and photos on topics ranging from gardens to deck design.
My Ideal Garden offers how-to articles and photos on topics ranging from gardens to deck design.
Landscapedia.info
"Landscapedia is an online design tool for landscape professionals and enthusiasts. It also provides any-place, anytime plant information with its popular iPhone plant reference."
"Landscapedia is an online design tool for landscape professionals and enthusiasts. It also provides any-place, anytime plant information with its popular iPhone plant reference."
Helium's Landscaping Web Site
The Helium network offers a community that "shares on everything from politics to parenting advice, to pop culture, to the environment and more." Lisa Beach is part of the mix, providing information on such topics as landscaping jobs and garden edging.
The Helium network offers a community that "shares on everything from politics to parenting advice, to pop culture, to the environment and more." Lisa Beach is part of the mix, providing information on such topics as landscaping jobs and garden edging.
AdenLandscaping.com
Visit the Aden Landscaping Web site for an example of the services that a Northwestern U.S. landscaping company offers, including organic landscaping ideas.
Visit the Aden Landscaping Web site for an example of the services that a Northwestern U.S. landscaping company offers, including organic landscaping ideas.
Landscape Design Software
"Easy to use. From our award winning plant database see annuals, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, vines, and more right on your property. Draw: walkways, patios, new lawns, garden beds, and putting greens. Preview outdoor living products, and then purchase them."
"Easy to use. From our award winning plant database see annuals, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, vines, and more right on your property. Draw: walkways, patios, new lawns, garden beds, and putting greens. Preview outdoor living products, and then purchase them."
Garden Decor Search Engine
The search engine at the Garden Decor Web site offers help not only on garden decor, but also on such topics as creating compost and diagnosing plant diseases.
The search engine at the Garden Decor Web site offers help not only on garden decor, but also on such topics as creating compost and diagnosing plant diseases.
Sunny State Nursery & Landscape Company
Sunny State Nursery and Landscape Company provides residential and commercial landscape services in south Florida including Broward and Palm Beach counties. Their Web sites FAQ succinctly describes their services. Specific information is also provided about sabal palm, live oak, cocoplum and wax myrtle plants.
Sunny State Nursery and Landscape Company provides residential and commercial landscape services in south Florida including Broward and Palm Beach counties. Their Web sites FAQ succinctly describes their services. Specific information is also provided about sabal palm, live oak, cocoplum and wax myrtle plants.
Yard Share
Yard Share is a Web site where both homeowners and professionals submit photos of well-landscaped yards, thereby sharing their ideas and expertise online. Interesting concept! The Webmaster selects his top picks for inclusion in a "This Week's Featured Yards" honor roll, and you can compare landscaping techniques in a discussion forum.
Yard Share is a Web site where both homeowners and professionals submit photos of well-landscaped yards, thereby sharing their ideas and expertise online. Interesting concept! The Webmaster selects his top picks for inclusion in a "This Week's Featured Yards" honor roll, and you can compare landscaping techniques in a discussion forum.