Landscaping

Tips for Sustainable Landscape Design

Designing for regional context is an important topic these days. Get ideas for your outdoor space by learning what the pros consider when working with clients.
Portable Landscape-Light Tester

Use cordless-tool batteries to test low-voltage landscape light fixtures and reveal poor electrical connections before the cables are installed.
Budgeting for Your Landscape Design

Four landscape architects and designers share their tips for getting your dream landscape on a budget and how to communicate well with a designer.
Designing Your Landscape to Fit Your Lifestyle

Consider these questions about maintenance needs, lifestyle, and fluidity when planning your outdoor space.
How to Get Started On Your Landscape Design

Four landscape architects and designers share their expertise on the first phase of designing a residential landcscape, from thinking about soil conditions to considering how to create fluidity between your house and the outside.
Creating a Level Backyard on a Sloped Lot

Watch this timelapse of the work that went into creating a beautiful, backyard space by constructing a retaining wall.
A Loft to Meet Code

Satisfying the local requirements for a sleeping loft proved a challenge for the owner of this accessory dwelling unit.
Podcast 282: PRO TALK With Jim Collins

Patrick talks to Jim Collins, a landscape architect and project manager with the city of Hamilton, Ontario.
Copper Rain Chain

This alternative to a traditional downspout is also a notable design statement.
Net Zero-Ready Community

High-performance, affordable homes characterize this modern pocket neighborhood.

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Landscaping

Tips for Sustainable Landscape Design

Portable Landscape-Light Tester

Budgeting for Your Landscape Design

Designing Your Landscape to Fit Your Lifestyle

How to Get Started On Your Landscape Design

Creating a Level Backyard on a Sloped Lot

A Loft to Meet Code

Podcast 282: PRO TALK With Jim Collins

Copper Rain Chain

Net Zero-Ready Community

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