A red-tailed hawk glides in lazy circles high above the stretch of wash separating the Indian Canyons from homes in Palm Springs’ eclectic Smoke Tree Ranch. His shrill cries punctuate the thick desert ...

Gardens are very individual. Everyone has a different vision of how they would like their garden to look. There are a number of different garden designs to choose from. In our climate, one of the more ...

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 ...

Many East Idaho homeowners face a common landscaping challenge: a thirsty, struggling Kentucky bluegrass lawn surrounded by a scattered assortment of plants that don’t belong together. When plants ...

When Christopher Greer was putting together a landscape plan for a new home near Canyon Lake two years ago, he knew his client had moved to Texas from the Northeast. So his plan called for plants and ...

Desert modern design celebrates everything that is light, bright, contemporary and timeless about the American Southwest. It is a stylish take on informal resort living that can be applied anywhere.

Add some elements of peace and play to whatever space you're working with. While the front yard is often designed with the public in mind, the backyard is your place to express yourself and unwind ...