Most landscape styles were developed in Europe or the East coast—or even the Southwest. We are not those places so when we try to recreate those landscapes in this climate, there are a lot of problems ...

As we move into the winter and the plants go dormant, so too do some of our ideas on what to write about for you east Idaho ...

With innovative hillside landscape ideas, such as terraced beds and low-maintenance plants, you can make the most of a sloped or hilly yard. A sloped yard doesn’t have to be a landscaping ...

A few years ago, I had an unusual request from one of my clients. My client asked me to design a landscape that would be sensitive to wildlife and attract certain birds to her yard. At the time, it ...

Winter is the ideal time to curl up on the couch with your plant catalogs and sketching paper to plan your new landscape. A new landscape can pay off both environmentally and economically. According ...

Your yard should be your outdoor retreat and the place where you can relax and entertain. Even if you have great neighbors, you don’t want them peering into your yard or feeling like everyone in your ...

Front yard rock landscaping ideas should always segue harmoniously with the architecture of your home, as well as the local surroundings and climate. Whether you prefer a contemporary or traditional ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. So you’ve found your dream house and it checks all the boxes—except one: the yard. You want a new patio, a ...

Landscape design: a blend of art and horticulture science applied to create beautiful, functional and efficient outdoor living environments; designs benefitting the landowner and the entire community.

As property owners and managers compete for tenants in an unsteady economy, the importance of first impressions cannot be overlooked. Curb appeal is now more important than ever. A property that shows ...