Month: August 2019

A Lush Cottage Garden in a Small Urban Backyard

Removing the lawn was the springboard for this redesigned English garden that’s a haven for birds and bees. Paradise can come in small settings!

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

August 13, 2019
Houzz UK deputy editor. I’m an interiors journalist and editor, previously for the Independent, Guardian and various magazines. I’m now excited to be part of the editorial team at Houzz UK & Ireland, bringing the best of British and Irish design, interiors and architecture to Houzz.com.

Makeovers Create More Usable Living Space in 7 Front Yards

Designers transform underused yards and entries into stylish, functional, and inviting outdoor spaces, actually expanding outdoor living and enjoyment areas.

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

August 10, 2019
Houzz Editorial Staff

A Toronto Front Yard Gains Style and a Taste of the Southwest

This fresh design includes gravel beds, Cor-Ten steel planters and cold-hardy plants inspired by desert landscapes. It has been praised by high-desert dwellers, in parts of the U.S., as genuine.

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

August 6, 2019
Houzz Editorial Staff

9 Stylish Side Yard Seating Areas

These inspiring designs offer ideas for making the most of a skinny outdoor space by creating a lounge or dining area. This is creativity!

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 29, 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.

Great Ideas From the Most Popular Landscape Photos Right Now

Whether for a grand entry or an edible garden, the Houzz community is looking for a whole-yard approach. We can all get great ideas from this “crowd favorites” collection!

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 26, 2019
Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I’ll describe as “collected.” I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I’ve been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.

Patio of the Week: Once Unusable Backyard Is Now a Favorite Spot

Native plants, lovely stone, thoughtful grading, and careful planning transform a steeply sloped site in Virginia. This renovation project has it all – planning, design, hardscape, softscape… and beauty!

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 27, 2019
Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I’ll describe as “collected.” I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I’ve been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.

12 Stylish Screens for Hot Tubs, Pools and Outdoor Showers

Check out these solutions for boosting privacy without compromising style. There are plant, metal, wood, and some combinations of screen types. Great ideas here!

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 23, 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.

A Sauna and a Native Meadow Garden Elevate a Minnesota Rooftop

A prairie-style garden and a second-story sauna turn a plain garage roof into a beautiful landscape. You read that correctly; why should garage roofs lack in creativity?

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 14, 2019
Houzz Contributor. I’m a California-based writer and editor. While most of my projects are garden-based, you might also find me writing about home projects and classical music. Away from the computer, I’m found in the garden (naturally), on my bike, or ice-skating outdoors (yes, that is possible in California). I’m also willing to taste-test anything that’s chocolate.