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Japanese landscape design reflects the pure beauty of nature . This carefully planned Asian garden style is appealing to many homeowners because of its ease of maintenance and the simple tranquility it offers. For many, Japanese gardening is as much a hobby as it is a landscaping style. Japanese gardens strive to create miniature replicas of nature itself. This practice is a highly regarded form of art in Japan. From interactive bonsai gardens to amazing, all-natural scenery, there are a number of different ways to integrate an oriental influence into your outdoor space. One of the best resources we have come across for authentic Japanese landscape design is a collection of Oriental garden plans by professional landscaper, Alison Rosenbrock. The set includes 5 complete garden designs that combine Feng Shui and traditional Japanese symbolism with contemporary landscaping needs. We like this design system because it is so easy to use. Each garden plan comes with ...

Outdoor Living at its Finest with a Tuscan Landscape Design More and more homeowners are opting for a Tuscan landscape design for Old World charm that blends the elegance of their fine home with the natural beauty of simple gardens. Your outdoor area is much more than the space that surrounds your home; it is an extension of your home. The landscaping and décor of your garden defines the style, the atmosphere, and the appearance of your outdoor living space. Equal importance should be given when choosing your plant material. Creating structure using trees and shrubs is key when designing a Tuscan landscape design. After that, soften with ground covers and flowers are in order. Today’s Tuscan style landscapes often combine the elegant feel of Italian landscape design from the Renaissance period with the peasantry gardens and rustic accessories of the enchanting farms of Tuscany. 'The rolling countryside, flowing hills of vineyards, 200-year-old villa...

Η κα Σπαντιδάκη Ελευθερία (Αρχιτέκτων Τοπίου) μας προτείνει να τοποθετήσουμε στο σπίτι συγκεκριμένα φυτά με «μαγικές ιδιότητες», τα οποία θα αλλάξουν την ενέργεια του χώρου φέρνοντας μας καλή τύχη το νέο έτος. Βασιλικός Οι γιαγιάδες μας λέγανε πως αν τοποθετήσουμε μια γλάστρα με βασιλικό στην είσοδο του σπιτιού μας, θα έχουμε καλή τύχη. Ο βασιλικός είναι φυτό που οι πολυετής ποικιλίες του μπορούν να καλλιεργηθούν και τους χειμερινούς μήνες, ενώ ...

ΑΝΑΡΤΗΣΗ ΑΠΟ ΤΟ DEZEEN 14 August 2009 Canadian architects Bricault Design have completed a plant-covered extension to a house in Venice, Los Angeles. Large glass doors on the ground floor pivot open onto the courtyard. Air is drawn inside and up a sculptural staircase to an opening in the roof, cooling the building. The building is clad with cedar batons and the new bedroom is covered in plants, including vegetables and indigenous shrubs. Here’s some more information from Bricault Design : – Brooks Avenue House The clients for this project needed more space to accommodate the needs of a growing family, but they were reluctant to leave their location in Venice – one of the few walkable neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The solution was to maintain and remodel their existing 2000 square foot home, while creating a 1700 square foot addition and courtyard on the rear lane side. With an ideal climate for much of the year, a primary design dr...