Category: Landscaping

Modern Landscape Design Ideas – Known for his novel approach to blending contemporary aesthetics with natural elements, residential landscape designer Eric Hagberg shares some of his insider secrets for award-winning modern landscape designs.

Since joining Dennis’ 7Diz in 2013, Eric has won four National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) awards for innovative landscape designs in the Portland metro area and beyond. In 2023 his project “Modern Poolside Retreat” won the NALP Silver Award, and his project “Holt Residence” won the NALP Gold Award.

Modern Landscape Design Ideas

“In modern design, the simplest solution is often the best. With modern landscape design, there is an element of wanting to take natural, rough and random elements like rocks and plants and organize them. It combines the human tendency to order with nature’s tendency to be chaotic, and it’s fun to play with. The challenge is. I think I like it a lot … Read the rest

Urban Garden Design – As you can see from the first picture, the ‘bones’ of this urban garden were good, but they did not meet the needs of the client. There were lost spaces next to shelters, incomplete pavements and rotting yards. In addition, there was no shade in the south-facing space, too many shrubs and very few flowers or herbaceous perennials.

It was immediately clear from the first consultation meeting that this park does not need a complete renovation. All that is required is the improvement of land management and the addition of more crops. The total budget for this renovation is approx. £7,000-£6,500.

Urban Garden Design

First, we faced the paving, which will happen during the winter. We also added oak posts, a new roof and a shade tent, with decorative festoon lights. There were a few shrubs established like roses, so I concentrated my attention on annuals; … Read the rest

Landscaping With Ferns – Ferns are some of the oldest in the plant kingdom.  Existed long before dinosaurs roamed the earth, fossil evidence suggests that they have been around for about 300 million years. Along with tree mosses, spikemosses, horsetails, and quillworts, ferns are herbaceous.

Family, which accounts for some of the most diverse plants in the world.  Ferns do not bloom, but they are the most ornamental plants.  Their green leaves, different textures, and complex shapes make them an excellent choice for a variety of landscapes.

Landscaping With Ferns

Once established, ferns are unpretentious and require little maintenance. They grow in shady environments that will discourage fussier plants. Most types of fern prefer slightly acid, woody soil, with constant water.  The accompanying photo is of a fern garden that has been around since the 1930’s and possibly more.  For the past 23 years, the current owner has left the … Read the rest

Tropical Landscape Designs – Wondering how to make your garden look more tropical? We share ten ideas for summer garden design in this fun article.

We’d all love to go on a tropical paradise vacation, but if a flight to Hawaii isn’t in your near future, consider creating your own summer camp at home. A tropical garden can be planted in any part of the country by changing the plant palette to suit a few topics that we will show you below.

Tropical Landscape Designs

Before you begin, there are a few cultural considerations to keep in mind when trying to make your garden look more inviting.

Tropical Landscaping Ideas: Post Hurricane Ian — Diy Home Improvements Carolyn’s Blooming Creations

First, tropical plants grow in hot and humid conditions. If you live in a cold climate, wait until your last frost date to plant your summer garden. In hot places, … Read the rest