Flower Bed | Residential landscaping

July 2, 2020

Yan Chen, Ron Strahan and Regina P. Bracy Yellow nutsedge is one of the most troublesome and widespread perennial weeds in landscapes and gardens…

April 13, 2020

Variety Spices Up a Walkway A welcoming garden - featuring a range of plants with year-round interest - puts this Seattle entryway a step above…

March 8, 2020

These beds were designed in 1994 through the Landscape Architecture Program at Michigan State University based on historical research of the…

February 17, 2020

When it comes to flower garden design, it s mostly up to you. Sure, it s important to do a good job of soil preparation and carefully match plants…

January 20, 2020

Landscaping design rules make it easier to create a garden that has a touch of professionalism. They make the difference between a garden that…

January 12, 2020

Well designed country garden in early summer. Photo: © Y.Cunnington Did you dig in without considering garden design when you were starting out?…

December 7, 2019

Landscaping around a home adds value. Planting a landscape bed around your home s foundation creates an instant improvement to your property…

November 25, 2019

Photo by Chris Cohan, RLA Put another way, a successful foundation planting starts with picking the right plants in the right proportion: evergreens…

November 21, 2019

Whether you are getting ready to sell your home or just want to show a little more pride in ownership, updating your yard can make a difference…

October 8, 2019

Mulch s purpose is pretty basic: It acts as a barrier, keeping sunlight and some air away from the soil surface. Sounds simple enough, but mulch…

August 1, 2019

Homeowners can quickly tire of the way their yard is landscaped – or maybe not even landscaped at all. Everyone wants a pretty, well-kept yard…

July 24, 2019

You don’t have to be a professional gardener or an artist to create eye-catching perennial garden designs. Start with a few basics of garden…