Tablescapes are an important and fun element in garden design. Whether you are having guests over or not, they are a great way to add visual interest to a space. Creative compositions can even be conjured up with a just … Continue reading →

Composing arrangements in pots is fun way to create powerful points of interest in your garden. Here are a few examples: each pot is chosen to compliment or contrast with its planting and surroundings, in color, texture and size. (1) … Continue reading →

Mississippi artist and writer Laurie Parker sent us this charming children’s book in the mail. It’s an “I Spy” type of book that invites children (and adults) to sharpen their eyes while exploring gardens through clever rhymes and captivating collages. … Continue reading →

Ebullient driveway planting accents the clean and simple garden design of this gorgeous craftsman home near the Pasadena/San Marino border.

Heather has just returned from a trip through coastal Spain and Portugal. She visited a number of gardens and parks, taking notes (as always) to apply to landscape design in Los Angeles. This was particularly productive, as their climate is … Continue reading →

Paying attention to details is an important part of almost any creative discipline, and in many spiritual practices as well. The garden is a wonderful place to exercise this. There is always something new to see, from subtle shifts in … Continue reading →

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With fresh fruit and basil from the garden, this homemade soda is a perfect summer treat! The recipe is based on the recipe from BON APPÉTIT, but tweaked a little to appease our sweet tooth. Ingredients: 2 fresh lemons 6 … Continue reading →

Summertime is here, bringing heat, longer days, BBQs, and pool parties. What could be a more iconic part of the Southern California landscape than the pool? Landscape design needs to ensure that they are inviting and comfortable spaces. Here are … Continue reading →

With the recent heat, the roses have really taken off. It’s been very challenging to capture their sheer abundance and exuberance, so we’ve tried a few panorama shots. Your web browser may have trouble viewing them properly. To see them … Continue reading →

In April and May, the slow windup that begins in late Winter culminates in a glorious explosion of color, texture and scent. Which means it’s a great time to have visitors. We’ve had a number of garden design groups visit … Continue reading →