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Frederick Law Olmsted is considered by many to be the father of landscape American architecture. In fact, it is Olmsted, along with Carl Vaux, who is responsible for architectural design of New York's famous Central Park.

"For me nature is not landscape, but the dynamism of visual forces." - Bridget Riley

Even if the acreage around your building is limited, it can still benefit from a thoughtful and well-planned landscape design. We will evaluate your particular situation and make cost-effective recommendations based on those parameters.

Do you know that Lancelot Capability Brown, who lived during the 18th century, is credited with designing more than 170 gardens in England? In fact, he designed the landscapes for some of England’s most influential people.

Height and depth are important factors in all aspects of landscape design even in the use of baskets and planters. Each container needs to include three types: plants that spill over the side, plants that fill in the bulk of the container, and a plant that grows tall (proportional to the container) with excellent color.

Depending on your needs, landscape architecture such as stone walkways, terraces, or other structures require very little maintenance, but add value and aesthetics to your property.

Considered the godfathers of landscape architecture, Capability Brown born in 1716 and Frederick Law Olmsted born in 1822, both greatly influenced modern landscape architecture. Their influence can be seen both in structural architecture as well as planting architecture.

If your backyard is flat and uninteresting, consider a landscape design that employs different levels of decks. Work with the planner on the layout to connect each elevation with stairs and ramps for a unique aesthetic.

A hardscape can be any form of paved area where the bare earth is no longer exposed. This is a commonly used term in urban or suburban areas where there is limited exposed earth. Some examples of hardscapes are patios, walkways, driveways, roadways, traffic circles and walls.

Preparing the perfect landscape involves knowing not only the plants you are considering, but may also involve working in water features, or perhaps sitting areas that may be desirable. A great landscape architect can do all of that and much more.

Depending on your needs, landscape architecture such as stone walkways, terraces or other structures require very little maintenance, yet add value and aesthetics to your property.

May Sarton has truly said, Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.

Businesses, colleges, and schools make use of landscape architecture to create safe, beautiful, and peaceful areas. This allows the public, employees, and students to all escape for lunch, to study, or to just take a break in nature!

If you happen to live in an arid environment without much water, you can ask your landscape designer to come up with a xeriscape. This type of landscaping emphasizes irrigation efficiency and makes use of hardier plants that can survive with what resources are available.

Do you know that there are more microorganisms in one teaspoon of soil than there are people on earth? These microbes are vital for keeping your soil nutrient-rich and your landscape healthy.