Hiring one company to do both design and construction can simplify the process. Here are pros and cons for deciding if it's right for you

Incorporate features and materials that will make your landscape fun and accessible for everyone

Get your winter garden fix by planning an entirely new landscape or just an update for a single garden stretch

Learn how landscape architects approach the first phase of design — and how to offer feedback for a better result

Clear away the decoration to give every area of your garden a clear function

The site plan is critical for the design of a landscape, but most homeowners find it puzzling. This overview can help

Locally sourced stone is a gorgeous and durable landscape building material

Landscape designer Scot Eckley walks us through the process of creating a custom aluminum ring gate

Landscape design from a century ago is still influencing gardens today — see if any of its features have sprung up in yours

Gravel, pebble, cobble and paddle: Stones vary in size and shape, and have different uses in the landscape