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3 weeks ago | houzz.com | Marianne Lipanovich |Rodwin Architecture |Skycastle Homes |FormLa Landscaping

Why Resilient Design MattersResiliency adds an important layer to a landscape, both in the immediate future and in the long term. “It not only enhances the aesthetic and functional qualities of the design, but [the landscape] also becomes a dynamic system capable of enduring and thriving in the face of environmental variability,” says Denver-area landscape designer Joseph Bloom of Environmental Designs.

Feb 9, 2025 | houzz.com | Elena Vega |FormLa Landscaping |Annie Thornton |Kate Burt

“After” photos by Nathalie PriemBefore: A tall tree of heaven growing up from the ground floor and a dumbwaiter connecting to a kitchen one floor below were two big advantages of this North London terrace. It also got a lot of wind and had no apparent purpose, however. The homeowners took the recommendation of a neighbor who’d found Georgia Lindsay Garden Design on Houzz and hired the firm to design an inviting escape worthy of the view.

Jan 5, 2025 | houzz.com | Marianne Lipanovich |FormLa Landscaping

5 Landscape Renovation Challenges and How Pros Resolved ThemLandscape pros created beautiful, hardworking solutions when their projects threw them curveballsMarianne LipanovichJanuary 5, 2025Houzz Contributor. I'm a California-based writer and editor. While most of my projects are garden-based, you might also find me writing about home projects and classical music. Away from the computer, I'm found in the garden (naturally), on my bike, or ice-skating outdoors (yes, that is possible in California).

Mar 31, 2024 | houzz.com | Marianne Lipanovich |J Christopher Architecture |FormLa Landscaping |Rodwin Architecture

Landscape pros design beautiful and hardworking gardens that effectively drain and manage rainwater and runoffMarianne LipanovichMarch 30, 2024Houzz Contributor. I'm a California-based writer and editor. While most of my projects are garden-based, you might also find me writing about home projects and classical music. Away from the computer, I'm found in the garden (naturally), on my bike, or ice-skating outdoors (yes, that is possible in California).

Mar 21, 2024 | houzz.com | Marianne Lipanovich |FormLa Landscaping |Building Modern |RW Anderson Homes

Permeable paving offers an alternative to concrete or other solid materials you might consider for the walking, relaxing or dining areas in your yard. In fact, some locales may even require it. Choosing a pervious ground material for at least some of your outdoor surfaces can improve your yard’s drainage, percolate stormwater, keep runoff out of storm drains and beautify your space. To get the ideas flowing, check out these 15 spaces on Houzz that feature a variety of permeable paving options. 1.