As a New York City garden designer, managing water by remediating existing drainage problems is a challenge. Here are 7 solutions I've learned.
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FAVORITE GARDEN BOOKS or FAVORITE LANDSCAPE BOOKS
in Philosophy, Books
I am always reading lists of the "100 books you must read." Here's a list of my most revered books on landscape and garden design.
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in Gardens, History, Garden design
For your consideration, here are four gardens inspired by the Italian renaissance. These gardens were constructed from 1550 - 2013.
Read MoreISLAMIC PARADISE GARDEN - IMPERFECT OR PERFECT GARDEN?
in Garden design, History, Religion
Paradise is frequently symbolized and directly referenced in Islamic art and architecture, as is the image of the perfect garden or a perfect garden design.
Read MoreLIGHTS IN THE LANDSCAPE
Ever wonder how the lighting of Christmas trees began? In 1882, Edward Hibberd Johnson invited friends to view the first lighted tree.
Read MoreLANDSCAPE DESIGN EXHIBIT IN NYC
An LALH (Library of American Landscape History) exhibition opened in New York City last week. We take a look at the exhibits landscape photographs.
Read More5 GREAT TREES FOR WINTER INTEREST
Grey Birch. If I had to just plant one tree, this is it. I can't imagine any tree more beautiful in the the winter landscape than this native.
Read MoreHOW TO USE GRAVEL IN THE GARDEN
I’m a fan of pea gravel in garden design. It's an attractive hardscape cover with an element of sound and it's a permeable surface to manage stormwater.
Read MoreGENDER IN DESIGN
When seeking a professional to design a garden or residential landscape, does it matter what gender a landscape designer is?
Read MoreRUSSELL PAGE on GARDEN DESIGN
Russell Page (1906–1985) is known for the development of master design plan for a site by applying principles of classical style to the gardens he designed.
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