Landscaping Ideas - Creative Ideas From A Landscape DesignerHere are some great landscaping ideas to help you design in an artistic and professional way. In case you are wondering, I am a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Landscape Architecture. You might be needing help with some of the following landscaping issues. How can I create a great planting design? How should I design my patio? What about my driveway design? I want privacy. And most important, how do I create a design that will be creative and special? Please read on to find out about many landscaping ideas, in all areas, that I have used for my clients.
Front Yard Landscapes What do you and others see when they first approach you house? The front yard, of course! That is why many homeowners struggle over such things as foundation plantings, front walkways, and all the other parts of designing a front yard. Here are some more professional landscaping ideas for front yards (and pictures!) in the ebook Designing Front Yards Backyard Ideas Landscaping a backyard...eek! Patios, walkways, plantings, play areas...where to start? Educate yourself and start with a plan, or higher a landscape designer! Sometimes you might want landscaping ideas for:
Or you may desire all of the above! There are various ways to create screening.
You might also be interested in reading about Outdoor Garden Rooms, which can be private areas on your property to meander to and enjoy.
Be sure to add trees at house corners and a taller shrub here and there.
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 Designing Front Yards  Take a look at this ebook which has professional landscaping ideas, plant recommendations and pictures. You will find out how to use plants together to create an outstanding design and find out which are the right plants to use for your property.
sundial clocks In addition, you might enjoy visiting About.com Landscaping - great ideas and information on landscape design. All of these landscaping ideas follow principles of good landscape architecture, with my own personal twist. Try using them in your landscape design and I think you will find that your garden will be above and beyond the ordinary!
 Landscape Design Questions & Answers
Do you have a Landscape Design question or a situation that you would like some help with? Patio design questions? Paving material confusion? Flower garden design advice? This is the place to ask! I only ask that questions be design related...thanks! Other Vistiors' Questions and Answers!Click below to see questions and answers from other visitors... Retaining Wall Plantings and Landscape Design I have a small retaining wall in front of my home with a small grassy area. There is also a side yard with a grass area, but the main issue is the picture ... Wow factor needed for front landscaping I'm having trouble on what to do with my mother's front yard. The front door is not used as they use the side door for a front door. I had planned to re-... Front Porch Plants | Front Foundation Plantings and Landscape Design If you are wondering how to do landscaping for a front porch, here are some ideas to help. Use a combination of evergreen shrubs and perennials!
Retaining Wall For Small Ravaged Yard
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Growing Irish Moss and Weed Problems
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Help With Landscaping Around Patio
Hi, Driveway Ideas | Driveway Plants and Plantings There are many types of driveway ideas and plants that you can use for a creative landscape design. Here are some landscape ideas and driveway material suggestions.
Bluestone Walkway Concrete or Dry Laid
My question is about dry laid and wet laid bluestone walkways.
Landscape Steps At Landings
Landscape Steps and Landings
Small Front Yard Walkway
Backyard Landscape and Extending a Concrete Patio Design
Extending a Concrete Patio Design (see reply below)
Extended Patio Behind House With Sloping Garden
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Small Yard Deck or Pavers
For a small yard, should I add a deck or pavers?
Flower bed in front of a window
Hi, Landscaping A Hill When you are landscaping a hill, you want landscape plants that will provide good coverage. If they grow quickly, that is a plus. First know if the area is sunny or shady.
Creating a Level Area
I need help with creating a level area. Front Yard Design The front yard design is important as it is one of the first things seen. Here are some ideas for landscaping help.
Tree at Door
What kind of tree did you plant next to the door? I would like to plant one , but don't know what kind I should plant.
Front Yard paver sitting area
We are putting in a paver sidewalk and want to add a sitting area as well.
Large Retaining Wall Landscaping
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' / Zelkova serrata 'Village Green' I purchased these two trees and I think I may have made a mistake on what I wanted. I have a small front yard with a beautiful view of the east foothill ...
Blending Retaining Walls and Fencing
Concrete Or Vinyl Pool
Should you have a concrete or vinyl pool?
Landscape Trees - Grouping
Retaining Wall Safety
We are concerned about retaining wall safety.
Accent Shrub for Shamrock Inkberry
I am re-doing the front landscape...Finally!
backyard bird feeders
Could you please give me suggestions for creating a backyard lawn island, perhaps raised, to accommodate bird feeders and/or bird baths?
Landscaping for the country yard
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Landscape Design Prices and Proposals
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How To Do An Expensive Landscape Design Project More Inexpensively
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landscaping a square backyard
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Landscaping along rock wall at woods edge
Front Foundation Plants
Landscaping For a Ranch House With Small Front Porch
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Must Have Landscaping Tools
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Driveway Edgings For Narrow Driveways
Should you use driveway edgings to prevent cars from going over the edges?
separating front lawn without a fence.
Need design help after removal of swimming pool My swimming pool will be removed (buried and filled in) during the month of October. I will then be left with a 15' by 30' oval piece of earth surrounded ...
Landscaping Ideas For a Narrow Backyard Area
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Regulation Fence Setback Law creates small side yard
Question about fence setback law and what to do to still have privacy, but with a nice planting design.
Landscaping a Slope |Landscape a Hill| Erosion Control
Here is a question about landscaping a slope or other methods of erosion control. Evergreen Trees and Privacy Plantings Evergreen trees can provide landscape privacy, but how do you create an attractive planting design and include shrubs?
Plants For Front Yard Walkway
Deck Patio Transition
Susan,
Front Yard Plantings
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Front Flower Bed Pending Love
Maria would like to know what to do with her front flower bed.
Travertine Tiles and White Substance on Pool Decking - Efflorescence
I had Travertine pool decking installed around my pool last year. Planting around Large Shade Trees - Oak We have 5 large oak trees surrounding our yard, one in the middle-of course we are having a hard time keeping any grass growing. Any suggestions for design,...
Driveway Design Ideas For a Curved Driveway Layout
I came across your website while searching for help with driveway design ideas. Foundation Planting Design for Tudor House This is an old house built in 1917. I am trying to get ideas for landscaping the front yard. We have added a new sidewalk since this picture. The sidewalk ... Perennial Flower Beds | Sun Perennials There are quite a few perennial flower beds that can be made up of perennials for sun. These might be poolside plants or in any other sunny landscape area. Swimming Pool Coping | Paver and Brick Bullnose Pavers are a good swimming pool coping choice. You can also replace existing pool coping with concrete pavers or brick. Front Yard Landscape What are some front yard landscape ideas that I can use? Should Iuse evergreen shrubs, flowering perennials, flowering trees? How should I arrange them? Return From Landscaping Ideas to Landscape Design Advice |
I get so many questions about foundation plant designs. A great design can be achieved by using evergreen shrubs along the house with perennials in front. 
Sure...you want a patio! 
Whether you want a straight driveway with some pizzazz or an elegant circular drive, there are still paving materials, plantings and drainage to consider. Take a look at some of my professional tips, drawings and photos. 
Swimming pools can be made exciting with the addition of waterfalls, spas, and beach edges (tanning shelves). Waterfalls should be built within a higher elevation to look natural. 
Take a look at the detail that can be provided in professional landscape designs. These design examples show some great patio ideas too.
There is nothing like a 3D landscape design to help you envision your project! See what you like, what you don't and what you might like different.