Set in Southern California, my HO scale layout includes a Southern Pacific train order office surrounded by a desert scene. Although this arid landscape has sparse vegetation, my scene needed two ...

Whether you have a large or tiny space, you can design a vegetable garden to grow fresh produce. There are many different layouts for vegetable gardens, from vertical gardening to raised beds to ...

If you've tried scattering wildflower seeds to create the Instagram meadow effect and failed, try the mosaic planting trend ...

From pet-friendly plants to Grandma’s prized blooms, these ideas inspire a yard that’s uniquely you ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Look out your window: You may see frozen ground or wet, early-spring weather, but believe it or not, now is the time to start planning your vegetable garden layout. And don’t worry, there’s no need to ...

In this series on the principles of landscape design we will be focusing on correcting common design flaws while accounting ...

The concept of sustainability — using resources efficiently and protecting the natural world — is essential to effective landscape design. Creating outdoor spaces that serve human beings and also ...

Learn to design and build a sustainable rain garden in your backyard, with planning, soil checks, plant selection, and ...

Outdoor spaces are no longer an afterthought — they are an extension of the home, a place to relax, entertain, and connect. Few companies understand this better than Signature Landscape Contractors, a ...

If you’re thinking about re-landscaping the yard, you might want to consider some ideas from the 15th Annual Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour. This self-driving tour, which rolls through ...