Month: July 2019

Exclusive Video of Wright’s Jaw-Dropping Hollyhock House

Here is a special treat for any who love Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and unique gardening as much as we do! You’ll get to see from above, as well as moving through the home. Have you flown a drone before? Let’s go!

 

 

 

 

Patio of the Week: Stylish Family-Friendly Front Yard

This ‘made over’ area involves the front yard, where sleek bluestone sets the stage for outdoor lounging and entertaining for a San Francisco Bay Area family. Attention to detail includes a unique use of plants, including trees, to make this a special retreat.

For the article with photos, click the title (the link above the photo) below.  For just the photos, click the photo itself, below. Enjoy!

July 6, 2019
Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.

How Much Homeowners Spent on Landscape Projects in 2018

Two recent Houzz reports show median costs for landscape upgrades last year, and which projects were most popular. Here, with photos, are the results. Enjoy!

For the article with photos, click the title (the link above the photo) below.  For just the photos, click the photo itself, below. Enjoy!

July 5, 2019

Houzz Editorial Staff

10 Gorgeous Container Garden Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining

Use these no-stress container garden ideas to add party-ready color to your patio, porch, deck, or other outdoor gathering area.

For the article with photos, click the title (the link above the photo) below.  For just the photos, click the photo itself, below. Enjoy!

June 30, 2019
Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.

Architect’s Modern Desert Home Showcases the Natural Landscape

A skillfully designed outdoor space celebrates the views, plants and terrain of Arizona. Become acquainted with “desert landscaping”.

For the article with photos, click the title (the link above the photo) below.  For just the photos, click the photo itself, below. Enjoy!

June 24, 2019
Houzz Editorial Staff

How to Provide Shade in a Small Yard

Check out these 7 ideas for planning a compact yard that catches the sun but also has a shady area.

For the article with photos, click the title (the link above the photo) below.  For just the photos, click the photo itself, below. Enjoy!

June 16, 2019
Houzz UK Editorial Staff. I’m a journalist with more than 13 years’ experience in publishing, and have worked on a wide range of magazines and websites. I’m passionate about interiors, so I’m proud and delighted to be part of the Houzz team.

Explore a Beautiful, Rugged Landscape on the Willamette River

Being above the bank of a river really adds to this stunning home and garden in the Pacific Northwest. Being on a bank of the Willamette River just enhances the ambiance that much more!

For the article with photos, click the title (the link above the photo) below.  For just the photos, click the photo itself, below. Enjoy!

June 16, 2019
Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.

9 Gorgeous Sidewalk Garden Designs

These ideas for perimeter planting can boost your home’s curb appeal with more color, personality and seasonal interest.

For the article with photos, click the title (the link above the photo) below.  For just the photos, click the photo itself, below. Enjoy!

June 10, 2019

Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.

9 Blooming Container Gardens That Welcome Butterflies and Bees

Attract pollinators with one of these colorful nectar- and pollen-rich container combinations

Just click the article title below – or click the photo, then the ‘X’ in the upper right corner of the new page, and enjoy!

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June 3, 2019

Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.