Given the client’s limited budget and the requirement to maintain site conditions, the “minimum intervention” approach is adopted to develop the design. The veranda, the basic design element, follows the original path in the garden, and the central hotel lobby is transformed into a tea house. The former canopies are …

The veranda, the basic design element, follows the original path in the garden, and the central hotel lobby is transformed into a tea house. The former canopies are replaced and extended into a closed loop with the tea house as the start and also the end point for the path. …

From snowmen to Santa, to reindeer to nativity scenes, there really is an endless amount of Christmas motifs to choose from when decorating the inside of your house for Christmas. I wanted to create a huge list of Christmas decorations that you can go through and make sure you have …

It is often believed that the roots of a tree extend very deep into the ground and outward for long distances. If that were the case, it would be less likely to damage a tree by covering a small area immediately around the tree. But in reality, almost all tree …

If you’re starting from scratch, it’s important to learn the basics of garden design. Find out how to start a new garden, discover nine garden design tips, be inspired by flower display ideas and don’t miss Joe Swift’s three golden rules of garden design. If you are looking for ways …

Thoughtful landscape design is the key to creating an outdoor space that truly revitalizes and inspires you, whether you have a small courtyard in an urban area or a sprawling country estate. Everything from the type of grass to the design of the flower beds and the hard surface contributes …

Planting and care Coleus has long been considered a shade plant but the best leaf color is achieved with morning sun and some degree of afternoon shade. Many varieties do well in both shade and partial sun. Some can take quite a lot of sun as long as they are …

Aside from location, curb appeal is one of the biggest contributors to your home’s value. And what makes or breaks your curb? Your garden landscape. In fact, a Michigan State University study found that good landscaping can add 5-11% to your perceived home value. After all, your front yard is …

However, there are ways to successfully plant flowers or other ground cover plants under the tree. A small amount of soil and compost added to the ground around the tree will not seriously hinder the tree’s ability to obtain oxygen; in fact, the roots of growing plants will serve to …

There is every reason to turn the ground surface under the trees into space for flowers or ground cover plants rather than grass. These areas are notoriously poor places for grass to thrive, as they are usually quite shady and the trees suck up a lot of the soil moisture, …