Landscape Design Archives

Ruth Shellhorn: Pioneering Landscape Architect

May 14, 2023
Written by Ian McMaster

Rigorous training, beautiful yet utilitarian designs and a respect for nature set the landscape architect’s work apart from her contemporaries. From small gardens and business parks to expansive campuses and…

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Get the Look of this Fantastic PNW Exterior

April 30, 2023
Written by Jolene Nolte and Featured image photography by Matthew Gallant

If you’re anything like us, you’d love to emulate this fantastic PNW (Pacific Northwest) exterior. This Seattle John Burrows home takes its cues from the simplicity of Scandinavian and Japanese…

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a double row of modern hedges set in a metal planting bed

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Hedge of Your Seat: Modern Hedges & Border Planting Ideas

April 21, 2023
Written by Jickie Torres

Every great landscape design is composed of feature areas and well planned borders. While the feature areas are what comprise your overall impression of the garden– after all, these are…

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outdoor patio in Wisconsin with lounge dining barbecue and fire pit areas

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Designing a Non-Desert MCM Landscape

April 15, 2023
Written by Kristin Dowding and Photography by Westhauser Photography

When you hear MCM landscape, you might be picturing palm trees and succulents. Mid Century Modern landscape design can fit in wherever you’re located … as long as it celebrates…

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Modern Plant Bed Ideas

April 12, 2023
Written by Jickie Torres and Photography courtesy of Getty Images

These creative combinations and unique looks can liven up your backyard design scheme. Accentuate the Positive We love a rounded shape to break up a mostly straight-lined modern space. This…

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Schuur Wild, Pt.3: Pushing the Limits of Landscape

March 25, 2023
Written by Bromley Davenport and Photography by Jim Brown

A Portland couple tackled city fines and a grueling renovation process to bring their dream midcentury home's MCM landscape into fruition.

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landscape extending lines of MCM home in Wisconsin

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A Wisconsin Yard Gets a Dream Modern Makeover

March 24, 2023
Written by Kristin Dowding and Photography by Westhauser Photography

A landscape design firm turns an empty Wisconsin lawn into a peaceful, MCM-inspired backyard. Reimagining the past is a mid-century homeowner’s ultimate goal—especially when a home is stripped of its…

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