First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, a modest bunkhouse in the woods grows into an extraordinary family retreat.
In the 1980s, the retreat was made up of three tiny pavilions linked by wooden platforms. By 2003, the pavilions had been connected by a unifying roof, creating a single form grounded onto the hillside and projecting out over the landscape.
Don't make the mistake of using inappropriate plants for a shady area. Try one of these 29 shrubs that actually like getting less sun.
Learn how to grow potentilla in the garden in this article. Includes information on planting, growing and varieties of potentillas from a Master Gardener
The home was prefabricated in Turkey and delivered to the site on the back of a flatbed truck. Thanks to the small size, simple design, and carefully selected palette, the project cost just under €10,000.
Don't make the mistake of using inappropriate plants for a shady area. Try one of these 29 shrubs that actually like getting less sun.
Potentilla Shrub in full bloom I have been growing different perenials for many years and the easiest of all plants to grow is the Potentilla Shrub. They are actually like dry conditions so grow well during the summer. If it doesn't rain for a...
Pruning weigelas helps keep them looking healthy and beautiful. But it can be a little confusing when trying to figure out how and when to trim weigela shrubs. This article can help with that.
A World Heritage Site sits at the foot of a house in Ecuador.
When building such a modest structure in a large landscape, designer and client often had to defend their vision to their collaborators. “We knew this house was going to be for Maggie and she would live there alone,” designer Lauren Moffitt says. “But people are always projecting for future resale.
The weathering steel exterior pays homage to the owner’s youth, which was spent welding oil tanks.
Spring loaded flowerbeds on auto pilot and new plans. A tulip crate, squiggly dead tree, wood walkway, and other garden junk features charm up this garden.
Today’s photos come from Hugh Locke in Shrub Oak, New York.
Here are raised garden bed ideas for every kind of garden space
Situated on a 4.2-acre lot, this three-bedroom cabin is the last remaining home for sale in the forested community of Hudson Woods. Tagged: Outdoor, Large Patio, Porch, Deck, Concrete Patio, Porch, Deck, Trees, Swimming Pools, Tubs, Shower, Grass, Shrubs, Large Pools, Tubs, Shower, and Back Yard.
Half-round bays project to form a balcony, a pergola, a dining alcove, and a bathroom. Dix Aluminium and Glass doors and windows face four reflection ponds. Tagged: Outdoor, Trees, Woodland, Front Yard, Shrubs, and Grass. Photo 8 of 9 in A Floating South African Cabin Borrows From the Landscape.
Find Boxleaf Euonymus (Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus') in Richmond Fairfax Loudoun Prince William Fredericks Virginia VA at Meadows Farms Nurseries (Japanese Spindle Tree)
Image 5 of 21 from gallery of Willoughby Design Barn / El Dorado. Photograph by Mike Sinclair
Wittman Estes Architecture+Landscape have recently completed the Hood Cliff Retreat, a series of modern cabins that are hidden in the forest and overlooking Washington's Hood Canal.
Coppiced Basswood/Linden Trees http://www.canisfamiliaris.co.uk/photographs/dunwichheath/32-coppicedlime.jpg I think there are two types of...
Create a welcoming spot outside your back door with color, fragrance and flavor with this simple 10-plant patio garden design.
Jennifer requested the Japanese-style outdoor soaking tub, but it’s enjoyed by the whole family. It was built by J&K Cedar Works for around $6,500. Tagged: Outdoor, Trees, Shrubs, Wood Patio, Porch, Deck, and Hot Tub Pools, Tubs, Shower.
Discover a variety of innovative and stylish modern front yard landscaping ideas to elevate your outdoor space.
Scientific name: Salix ‘flame’ Family: SALICACEAE Common names: “flame willow” Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree Conditions: Zone: 3-6 Light: Full sun Exposure: Shel…
Best known for its ornamental qualities, Halesia carolina (Carolina Silverbell) is a broad, rounded, deciduous shrub or small tree boasting eye-catching clusters of 2-5 hanging, bell-shaped, white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm) in mid-spring. They emerge slightly before or when the leaves unfurl and are followed by 4-winged pale green fruits in the fall which often persist well into the winter. The seeds are eaten by squirrels and the flowers provide honey for bees.
This is a beautiful deciduous Spring flowering large shrub. It grows to 3m in height and has lovely yellow flowers and Autumn foliage. Height 3m. Width 1....
Water (or a lack thereof) is never an issue for these 25 hardy, drought-tolerant shrubs. Find the best water-efficient shrubs for your landscape.
Gardening is meant to be a relaxing activity that connects you with nature as you beautify your yard—yet crowded nurseries and finicky flowers can make the hobby feel anything but. To save you from frustration, we rounded up the easiest plants to care for that you can buy on Amazon. All are carefully packaged potted plants, so you can skip long store lines and cultivating seeds. The next time you're stocking up on goods from Amazon add these foolproof plants to your shopping cart.
Pretty, rugged plants!
Prune these plants before the end of the month to ensure the healthiest growth and best flowers for the coming year
A pair of teak Adirondack chaises from Gloster face a white clover lawn. Tagged: Outdoor, Shrubs, Back Yard, Wood Patio, Porch, Deck, Grass, and Small Patio, Porch, Deck. Photo 13 of 19 in Each Generation Builds on the Last at This Rural Retreat in Western Pennsylvania.
Have you been curious about growing conifers in your garden? Meet 10 different types and see which ones will grow best in your garden!
Air plants are beautiful little creatures, though they intimidate so many plant lovers. Learn more about these trendy and unusual plants here.
Image 6 of 25 from gallery of Pine Nut Cabin / daab design. Photograph by Henry Woide
The tower features a ladder for access to the utilities, and the roof is planted with native shrubs to soften the concrete construction and reflect the approach taken with the landscaping.
Chokeberry (Aronia) is a low-maintenance native shrub with three-season interest and edible fruit. They are easy to grow and tolerate a wide range of growing conditions, including boggy wet soil.
