The Summer Garden is a historical park located on an island between the Fontanka, Moika and the Swan Canal in Saint Petersburg. The property also contains the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, which was originally designed in 1704 by Czar Peter in conjunction with...
The entire city of Dubai may be considered something of a miracle, since the Middle Eastern city sits upon a harsh desert landscape, where summer temperatures regularly average 104 degrees. Despite the extreme temperatures and harsh climate of the city, it is home to some...
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is a dynamic 30 acre garden, which offers captivating scenery reminiscent of the set of Alice in Wonderland with sculptures and landscaping inspired by black holes, fractals, and other features of modern cosmology. What’s even more distinctive about this Scotland...
Whether you are considering updating your existing garden, or are creating a landscape design for a new property, it is a great idea to consider incorporating hardscaping into your design. Hardscaping is a term that describes any landscaping element that has been constructed from natural...
The Majorelle Garden of Marrakesh, Morocco is an expansive garden, covering nearly two and a half acres, offering exceptional beauty with a large selection of exotic plants, trees, and cacti. The desert climate of the garden and the vibrant colors used throughout its design may...
The fall season is on its way, and now is the perfect time to consider updating your Tucson garden with new plants and landscaping elements. As outdoor temperatures cool off, you will be able to plant a variety of vegetables that will thrive in cooler...
The Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden is an impressive 500-acre botanical garden located in the Chonburi Province of Thailand. The gardens actually cover only 500 of 600 acres originally purchased in 1954. Originally, the land was purchased with the intention of developing a fruit plantation,...
The Botanical Garden of Curitiba is named for the city where it is located, which is also the largest city in southern Brazil. The garden is a major tourist attraction, though it is a relatively young botanical garden having only been opened in 1991. The...
When you are working to landscape your Tucson yard, you might be exploring plants that will have low watering needs and a high resistance to heat and sunlight. Cacti and succulents will thrive in the climate of the desert, because many of these plants are...
Trying to maintain a lush, green lawn in Tucson may not be impossible, but it is an impractical chore with heavy water usage involved. If you are looking for a more desert-friendly solution to eliminate the need for grass in your lawn, you might explore...
