When guests pull into the driveway, theyre instantly greeted by an inviting sight: an entry garden brimming with colors and textures. Greg Bobich of Designs by Sundown created the planting as part of a landscape mak
Bungalows come in all sizes. Thats what Michelle and Jeremy Walker told themselves when they first laid eyes on their future home in Ventura, California.With less than 700 square feet to it and few distinguishing ch
1. Tell a storyYour gate can convey something about you ― that you have a good sense of humor, for example, or that you love color or onions or wood, or that you have a fondness for old materials. While a gate may b
Tucson, Arizona: In the heart of the desert
Nestled between two washes in the core of the Southwest desert, this natural garden, surrounded by saguaros, palo verdes, and thick native vegetation, takes full advantage of its impressive surroundings.Using a mini
On a warm summer evening, Bruno and Dawn Büchler gather with friends on the intimate patio outside their home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. A salty breeze blows up from the ocean as the sun sets, turning the sk
Cool gardening opportunities often present themselves in surprising ways. For landscape designer Vanessa Nagel, hers came when a water-guzzling fir killed off a circular patch of lawn.The dead grass occupied the per
The mission: to landscape a boldly contemporary, Luis Barragán-style home in a way that would complement the natural drama of the surrounding Sonoran desert. The only problem with the plan was that the previous owne
The plantingsThree planting beds provide just the right amount of space for weekend gardeners. Flanking the entry arbor are an herb bed and a vegetable bed, each 5 by 6 feet.Along the fence, the third (3 feet wide b
THE QUIZ1) On your birthday, would you rather …(A) Round up the whole family for a day at the park?(B) Throw a big party complete with a multicourse meal?(C) Schedule a date at a spa?2) What’s your favorite sound?(A
Southwest gardening: surprising fall color
Most trees that catch your eye this season display colorful leaves or berries. But the red-cap gum ( Eucalyptus erythrocorys) provides fall color of a different sort. This evergreen lights up the shortest days of th
If the beach beckons you but time and distance discourage regular visits, try turning an unused corner of your backyard into a seashore. Thats what test garden coordinator Bud Stuckey did at Sunsets headquarters in
Imagine a less water-dependent future
1. Choose plants native to the West’s dry areas; they require little water beyond the rain that nature provides. Shrubs, trees, perennials, and grasses from other dry regions like Australia, the Mediterranean, and
Spring: Make the patio a focal point. Place a birdbath and pots of blooming annuals such as purple nemesia and bacopa in its center. Edge it with low mounders ― New Zealand hair sedge Frosty Curls, Oriental Limeligh
Dining alfresco on the coast usually calls for jackets to stave off the chilly air, especially on shaded patios. Thats why John and Libby Alexander located an outdoor dining area in their west-facing front yard ― th
Walnut Creek, CA ― As homes grow larger and fill more of their lots, gardens are getting smaller and smaller. Landscape designers try to make every inch count. The suburban garden of David Brewster and Alvey Hallowa
Embellished bricks. Designer-artist Kit Davey makes her own minipavers, decorating common bricks with found objects such as pebbles, bottle caps, tiles, dominoes, and sea glass. She creates a shallow form by wrappin
Bone-dry air. Drought-stressed vegetation. Santa Ana winds. Add a spark, and you have the potential for raging wildfires like those that ravaged Southern California in October, 2003. The statistics from these firest
The worlds bees are disappearing, and no one knows why.Sound like the premise of an apocalyptic Hollywood thriller? It is ― M. Night Shyamalans The Happening features disappearing bees as the precursor to a worldwid
Focal points in a formal setting
Vegetable gardening should be elevated to the level of a formal garden, where the beauty of the plants can be shown off to maximum potential, says designer Freeland Tanner, who gardens with his wife, Sabrina, in Nap
Easy-care succulents have long been considered the boring last resort of brown-thumb gardeners. But fans are proving that used in the right setting, these plants are unsurpassed for beauty, drama, and toughness.Alon
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