Story of a Landscape is a web-exclusive series that gives an intimate look at an inspiring landscape design project from start to finish, including challenges overcome and how to accommodate clients’ requests.
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Story of a Landscape: Deck Provides Solution to Steep Site
This property next to a steep ravine caused some challenges for the landscaper when creating an entertainment area in the backyard.
Story of a Landscape: Campus Landscape Impacts Students Stress Levels
This award-winning indoor/outdoor campus wellness center in California shows that a small project can make a big difference.
Story of a Landscape: Retirement, Wedding Cause Prompt Backyard Renovation
The project was completed in about seven months to meet a backyard wedding in the fall.
Story of a Landscape: Irrigation Project Creates Award-Winning Turf
Nevada irrigation project turns “naughty” turf nice by managing water wisely.
Story of a Landscape: European, American Elements Highlighted in Renovation
This nine-month project revamped an acre and half yard for family-friendly front and backyards.
Story of a Landscape: Gas Lamps Light Up a New Orleans-Style Project
This year-long project included gas lamps, red brick, wrought-iron and a water feature.
Story of a Landscape: Prized Landscape Features Circular Theme
In order to avoid straight lines, this property's landscape featured a curved deck, paver patio and staircase.
Story of a Landscape: Bluestone Pavers Update Modern City Streetscape
This landscape designer finds that demolishing a site to have a fresh slate for a new landscape isn't always necessary.
Story of a Landscape: Complementary Home and Landscape Redo
A California home and landscape renovation came together to accentuate each other in a complementary way that enhances both.
Story of a Landscape: Intimate Hillside Vegetable Garden Project
This award-winning, three-phase project was designed to be a garden of hope for a homeowner with cancer.
Story of a Landscape: New Landscape for Napa Valley Wine Tasting Room
The project bid wasn’t necessarily the lowest, but it was the most-detailed.
Story of a Landscape: Sustainable Driveway Renovation
This contractor-client collaboration includes 1,000-pound horse statues and a driveway makeover.
Story of a Landscape: Urban Backyard Offers Lessons in Access, Drainage
Even though this backyard project was confined by space, it won big awards from the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association.
Story of a Landscape: School District Gets Educated on Sustainability
Landscaping for tomorrow: What started as a maintenance contract has expanded into a long-term sustainability plan for this Illinois school district.
Story of a Landscape: The Importance of Educating Clients
“Walking through another full-scale design-install project raised their comfort level.”
Story of a Landscape: Courtyard Re-Do Fulfills Expectations
Even with some competition and a budget, the team at Landscape Concepts Management in Chicago successfully redesigned this under-used courtyard.
Story of a Landscape: Designing Sue’s Garden at American University
Although small, this project came to life from a generous professor's donation to the university.
Our 11 Favorite Hardscape Projects
Get inspired by these award-winning hardscape projects.
Story of a Landscape: Company Expands Project Portfolio with Backyard Overhaul
A softball team connection turns into a home-run project for this Virginia company.
Story of a Landscape: Lakefront Property Gets Euro-Inspired Makeover
This award-winning property in Cleveland, Ohio overlooks Lake Erie and requires 2-3 days of weekly maintenance.
Firewise Landscaping
Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry
Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.
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