As landscape architects, we know that color is more than a visual detail—it’s a key part of how a space feels and functions. Color has the power to transform any outdoor space, setting the mood, highlighting focal points, and bringing fresh interest through every...

Imagine a shade tree that’s free, never needs water and will never die. Too good to be true? Yes, it is. This is known as The Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) and it’s a widely distributed noxious weed. The ensuing text presents five noteworthy noxious weeds...

Low voltage landscape lighting is a great way to add evening functionality to your home landscape, as well as highlight and enhance some of those landscape elements at night.  But it’s also important to consider whether these light fixtures may be adding to the...