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 ...

Want to enhance the look of your MCM home? These mid-century modern landscaping plants complement the beauty of your home’s architecture and boost curb appeal.

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 ...

Color is one of the strongest garden design elements. Whether you favor dramatic displays or softer compositions, find ...

It seems as if I have always known of the Villa d‘Este, the celebrated Renaissance villa and adjoining gardens northeast of Rome, but until this spring I really didn’t know much about it. I was dimly ...

A modern landscape doesn't have to exclude your favorite showy flowers, but you'll need to follow some guidelines if you want the same clean presentation outdoors that you enjoy indoors. Let's start ...

Give your outdoor space a glowing makeover with our top picks for the best garden lanterns. From sleek modern sculptures to ...

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 ...

A modern landscape surrounding a 4,500-square-foot contemporary home might be expected to spectacularly stand out in the hills of Dove Mountain in Marana. Instead, the property nearly disappears into ...