Landscape Garden Design, Real Estate, Lifestyle & Design Editorial

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Last news: July 12, 2010 17:41:52

Visiting Sissinghurst in England’s Southeast is a step back into several layers of history. The ruins of an Elizabethan summer palace were purchased by the eccentric couple, Vita Sacksville-West and Harold Nicolson. Both having been writers, they rebuilt the... - [Read more]

Create an Awesome Mini Terrarium Out of an Old Light Bulb Courtesy of unplggd.com, the light bulb Terrarium. If you happen to have cabin fever or just find yourself looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, here’s the perfect project for you. There is something satisfying about repurposing a common household item and creating a pride provoking [...]Read more]

July has turned out to be a fantastic month for planting a new garden. We’re having plenty of daytime sunshine and rain in the late night hours. There’s still a fantastic supply of plant material in the Chicago area nurseries and there will be until the end of September. Now is a great... - [Read more]

I don’t often go out and buy a new bed, but I can tell you a finely designed mattress makes all the difference.  Do you cherish the hours spent horizontal? Well then, buy the most comfy bed within your budget. If you have unlimited funds or... - [Read more]

The Chicago Flower & Garden Show will take place at Navy Pier from March 6th to 14th, 2010. Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. & Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Check the official site for admission and parking details.

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Chicago in the 1920’s had many covert watering holes. Secret knocks. Rotating bookcases. There’s a lot of lore about these sinful places of hard liquor, philandering fedoras and loose women. The end of prohibition dried these places into the pages of history – at least one would think.

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Planted containers and decorative urns add scale and visual points of interest to a landscape.... - [Read more]

Interesting article posted by re-nest abundant design for green homes.  I could see exceptional growth potential with this type of architecture considering the cost of scrap materials.  I’d find it satisfying to design a rather complimentary garden and outdoor room for such a property. Ever wonder how container architecture works? Where do the containers come from, [...]Read more]

On May 21st & 22nd, Central Street will host its annual garden fair. Located at Independence Park, just west of Green Bay Road on Central Street.  The hours will be from, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

There will be a huge selection of high quality perennials, annuals and garden ornamentation... - [Read more]

This is a project that was designed a couple of years ago.  I’m amazed at how far along the plantings have filled in during year two.  I’m currently working on several similar types of homes in Chicago and several on the North Shore.  It’s been a busy landscape design... - [Read more]

Liz Tuckwell, a Chicago native, carved out a passion for painting while living in The Netherlands. She started with a potato knife and street-market oil paints. With her adopted city of Amsterdam and love of travel as a source of inspiration, her passion for painting grew. Since her return to Chicago in 2005, she has been busy working on several... - [Read more]

We all know the value of home improvement, but many homeowners overlook one of the most important factors in a homes worth. Landscaping can add significant value to a property. Start with a design that uses logic, to create usable outdoor space. Features are really important in landscape.... - [Read more]

Back when I was doing my Postgrad in landscape design and architecture, I had several lectures on natural swimming pools.  I found the idea incredibly interesting in that, they self-clean.  No need for chemicals.  The pH balance is controlled by the pool having half it’s surface/subsurface covered in vegetation. In turn, that plant material helps to clean the water.... - [Read more]

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Just as any tool, garden tools come in various levels of quality.  Many cheaper tools will get the job done, but might only last a season or two.  If you want something that will last a lifetime and put less stress on the local landfill, buy tools with a proven forging process.  It really... - [Read more]

Connections for the Homeless is having a Spring Benefit on Saturday, April 17th 2010. This year’s fundraiser will be held at the Four Seasons,... - [Read more]

Sally Ryan for The New York Times Uncommon Ground in Chicago’s bustling Rogers Park neighborhood serves vegetables grown in its rooftop farm. Chicago has always been known for great dining but Rogers Park was until recently, not on the bustling culinary map. In the old days it was all about the Heartland Cafe’. It’s great to see [...]Read more]

As a landscape designer, I often take scent into consideration in planning a garden. When designing scented cues, the emotional response to the visual stimuli is enhanced. Scent can make the experience more meaningful and memorable for the garden’s owner and guests, when used properly. Scent is a very powerful tool. It serves as a means [...]Read more]

Many city dwellers look at their 10×10 square patch of lawn with a sense of disappointment. In cities like Chicago, it’s a common sight from back door to garage. Dull as white plastic patio chairs.

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Now that the ground has thawed, it’s a great time to start planting shrubs & trees. The roots tend to take well in the cool wet conditions. Spring is a short season in Chicago, so the sooner the better. Less water is required than in summer planting, in turn costing a homeowner less to... - [Read more]