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Through the Lens of Caitlin Atkinson
The Landscape Library spoke with award-winning photographer, Caitlin Atkinson, showing insight into her successful career of photography.

The History of Classical Landscape Architecture
Learn the history of classical landscape architecture and how this influential style is defined by mathematics, perfect proportions, symmetry, and harmony.

The Benefits of Soil Testing
Soil testing provides comprehensive data needed by plants. See how these tips can help you make more informed plant selection decisions.

What is the Cost of an Outdoor Pergola?
Investing in an outdoor pergola is an excellent way to extend an outdoor space, however, you must consider these factors before construction.

Ways to Add Winter Interest to a Landscape
During the winter season, many landscapes turn bare as vegetation loses foliage. See how these unique ways can transform your dull garden.

Top Rendering Plugins for Landscape Architectural Visualizations
Rendering is one of the most important steps in any landscape design process. See the right tools to create highly realistic renders.

How to Design a Sustainable Landscape
Whether you’re a designer or a homeowner looking to improve your property, this article offers several eco-friendly solutions for your yard.

DWG Diagnostics | 6 Questions to Answer Before Collaborating with Civil 3D Files
Discover a checklist of six crucial questions to make sure you’ve addressed for success when collaborating with Civil 3D users.

15 Plants that Match the Pantone Color of 2023
Viva Magenta, the color of the year for 2023, is the embodiment of optimism, exuberance and joy. See the full list of 15 unforgettable plants.

Inverleith Garden by Mary Barensfeld Architecture
Inverleith Garden lies nestled adjacent to a 1954 Karl Kolbeck house for design-oriented clients who lived in Japan for a work stint.

Top 3 Things to Look for in a Landscape Design Software
There’s a market full of choices when it comes to design software, so let’s look at the top 3 things to look for when making the choice.

10 Drought-Tolerant Landscapes on the West Coast
What can drought-tolerant landscapes look like? The Landscape Library has rounded up the most contemporary landscapes on the West coast.

Superbloom Fuses Ecological and Social Systems into Their Practice
The Landscape Library speaks with award-winning practice, Superbloom, a Jeff Harnar Award Recipient for Contemporary Architecture.

Key Architectural Principles to Consider When Designing Water Features
Designing water features can require great amounts of detail. This article covers the design principles from scale to proportion, and color to location.

How Switching to Vectorworks Landmark Saves Algarve Landscape Architects Money
Algarve Landscape Architects know that time is money and have embraced Vectorworks Landmark for huge workflow benefits over AutoCAD.

7 Reasons Why Autumn Is the Ideal Time to Install Landscapes
Autumn is an excellent time to install new landscape projects like patios or plantings. See how your project can benefit from these 7 main reasons.

The Ultimate Guide to Landscape Lighting for Your Yard
Adding lighting to your yard can be a tricky process, however this article can help you choose the right type of lighting for your needs.

Vincent Filigenzi Designs Lush Subtropical Garden for Modern Miami House
The Landscape Library speaks with Vincent Filigenzi, Luxe magazine’s gold List of 2020 for the Landscape Architecture category.

12 VRBO getaway homes for landscape architecture enthusiasts
Spend a weekend in luxurious outdoor spaces designed by famous architects and designers to see how textures, scale, and color affect the feeling of a space.

What is a Spotted Lanternfly?
This moth-like insect with spotted wings is invasive to the East coast. In this article, learn how to get rid of a Spotted Lanternfly.

How to Render Landscape Architecture Visualizations
Learn how to render landscape architecture renderings with the leading software of AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape and Photoshop.

10 Design Essentials For an Entertaining Outdoor Living Space
See the 10 hottest summer of 2022 design essentials for the ultimate entertainment space to include in your outdoor living backyard.

How to use Moasure for landscape design?
Create real-time measurements and base plans onsite with Moasure by placing a geo-located device to export linework directly into AutoCAD.

NEST Landscape Design Enhances Waterfront Property
Interview with Australian based landscape designer, Michael Creighton, Director of Nest Landscape Design on the Gold Coast in Australia.

Why Landscape Architecture Firms Are Switching to BIM
The noticeable shift from 2D CAD in landscape architecture is in part due to

Top differences between a landscape architect and a landscape designer
This article covers key differences between architects and designers including education, licensing, and project types.

How to Design a Garden with The Best Online Landscape Design Courses
Learn how to design landscape gardens with the help of the #1 online course, teaching individuals how to use AutoCAD for landscape design.

Landscape Architect Spotlight: Thomas Church
Thomas Church is a landscape architect and pioneer of Modernism in garden design. This article features Church’s work history and design process & style.

What is the Typical Cost of a Landscape?
The cost of the landscape greatly depends on the location, size, scope and materials. This article will help you estimate the typical cost of a landscape.

What are the best countertops for outdoor kitchens?
Selecting a countertop is important in designing your outdoor kitchen. This article will help you choose which countertops are best for your outdoor kitchen.