Considered "the most influential garden designer of the past 25 years," Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf has done for perennial gardening what artist Leonard Ko
The film Five Seasons about Dutch designer Piet Oudolf's romantic landscapes is a tantalizing 75 minute documentary by Thomas Piper in which to lose yourself in one man’s vision and passion. For screening locations, dates and times read on.
It was easy during the dry summer months to forget about water issues such as leaky roofs, standing water, and perhaps the most obnoxious and notorious lan
Julie and Chris Hill’s home in Austin is built around a pair of massive oak trees, one of which shoots through an ipe deck, past a pair of Loll deck chairs, and into a void in the overhanging roof. “The hole also allows light to penetrate deeper into the house,” notes designer Kevin Alter.
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Gravel is a superhero in a landscape, a maintenance-free ground cover that allows water to drain back into the soil. Here are ten gardens with gravel to envy (with ideas you can steal for your own garden):
These outdoor patio ideas will make your backyard living space a comfortable, welcoming place for friends and family to relax and enjoy.
Beautiful garden is an extremely important element of any yard. Your yard and garden does not always have to look monotonous, with only grass and a few
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Image 14 of 24 from gallery of Koya House / Alain Carle Architecte. Photograph by Raphael Thibodeau
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