A striking architectural silhouette, well-painted siding, and details like shutters or windows all play a huge part in your home’s curb appeal. Excellent landscaping also helps tell a story and isn't ...

If your front yard feels dated, or has a whimsical yet fussy style that you've grown tired of, it's time to turn to a more contemporary look. Often, this means stripping out the excess and focusing on ...

Modern backyard ideas that embrace clean lines, neutral colors, geometric shapes, functional decor, and minimalism will complement the architecture of a newer build or give a more traditional home an ...

When I heard that Arizona landscape architect Steve Martino is speaking at Modernism Week, I got all excited. In my humble opinion, Steve is one of the most innovative designers in the west and has ...

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A mid-century modern home has a way of making landscaping look easy when it’s done right. The flat rooflines, strong horizontals, big windows can complement a well-designed landscape beautifully. But ...

Don't get distracted by flowers and furniture; well-thought-through hardscaping sets the scene for how your garden functions.

Author and historian Steven Keylon happens to be the editor of Eden, the spectacular journal of the California Garden and Landscape History Society, cglhs.org. Writing for an upcoming edition, Keylon ...