TierramadreLandscape.com

Well, depending on what you want to do with your yard-scape, there are plenty of sites out there. However, I tend to favor my own: http://www.serenityhealth.com. We've got a pretty large selection of fountains and water features, anyone of which can dramatically change the appearance of a garden or yard. Given the sheer variety of photos, you're sure to get some ideas.

2007-05-15 09:38:23 by manatee lover

Real Life Landscape Design - Real Fast! - an interesting and informative video - showing the complete design process for a large lakefront ...

I draw a lot of house plans, and I was wondering if anyone knows of a good architectural design program for Macs. I usually do just basic house plans but I am taking an architectural design course next year and would like to be able to do more in depth designs ( landscaping, decoration, furniture, etc).

Thanks

3dhaonline Home Architect Home & Landscape
http://www.3dhaonline.com/home_landscape _suite_v10.htm

belightsoft Live Interior 3D
http://www.belightsoft.com/products/live interior/overview.php

punchsoftware Home & Landscape Design Studio
http://www.punchsoftware.com/products/ma c.htm

encoreusa 3D Home Architect Home & Landscape Deluxe
http://www.encoreusa.com/product.aspx?up c=705381139102

Microspot MacDraft Pro
http://www.microspot.com/products/index. htm

imsidesign TurboCAD Mac PRO
http://www.imsidesign.com/Products/Macin toshCategory/tabid/489/Default.aspx

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Google SketchUp 7 3d
http://sketchup.google.com/

Sweet Home 3D interior freeware
http://www.sweethome3d.eu/
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2009-06-01 20:47:30 by rabbit

Price: $14.95

We just finished building a earth-sheltered home. Earth-sheltered home are homes built into the side of a south facing hillside. I plan on doing the landscaping myself to save money. So I need to do some looking into basic landscaping design. I've done the landscaping with my other homes that have had grass and few trees before, but never any thing from scratch. I do have big equipment experience. So that is not a problem for me.

I guess the equipment you use will depend on the plans you decide on and the terrain of the property. I personally would use the internet for information on landscaping and ideas.
You have a plethora of options available
HGTV
DIY Network
Bob Villa Home Again
This Old House
and last but not least Lowes click and drag.
Use Lowe's Landscape and Garden Planner to help build the yard of your dreams. With our design tool, garden and landscape planning are as easy as clicking and dragging
Just sign up and click enter .
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg &p=Down_to_Earth/GardenPlanner/garde nplansplash.html

2008-09-25 14:15:46 by fishbarn

Price: $19.95

I am working on a small eco-resort on an island off the coast of Haiti. see site www.ile-a-vache.com . I am looking for someone who can help us with the landscape design plan. We want to set this up as a way to help create job in this small island.
Many thanks

Your resort looks very promising! You can get many things done using local labor and I would suggest growing much of your own food and using that as a selling point for your resort. The eco-gardens would be quite an attraction to many tourists.
Any features such as freshwater pools or jacuzzis should blend well with the landscape and I have several suggestions for natural swimming pools and ponds using native materials.
Using local artwork and practical items designed by locals in your resort will also add charm and authenticity to your resort.

I would love to help with this project. Please e-mail me, putting "Consultation" in the subject line:)

Good luck!
gg

2006-07-26 18:12:55 by patlucien

I am currently trying plan a design for my backyard landscape, does anyone know of anythings I should keep in mind? I live in zone 10b and have dogs and know that I want something relatively low maintainance. What are things that are more on the actual design side that I should think about?

Several things.
1. Water movement and pooling - if you have areas that are more wet, look for plants that prefer wet soil.
2. Sun - obviously know what type of light the plant likes.
3. pH. Plants that like a higher pH soil are happier next to the house in most soils. Typically, the foundation of a house is concrete which leaks lime into the soil.
4. Roots - most trees should be 10 feet from the house. Be careful with Silver Maple, Cherry and Redwood. Trees like these can actually push in the walls of a submerged basement, tear up sidewalks and wreak havoc.
5. Compatibility. Some plants are toxic to other plants. Black Walnut will kill just about everything around it.
6. Size at maturity. People buy "cute" shrubs because they like the flowers or color. 10 years later, they're living in Sleeping Beauty's castle, surrounded by a jungle.
7. Color arrangement. Consider different layers - light greens, white, reds, etc. Don't just use monotone green. Contrast the color of the house with a shrub, then put another contrast in front of that. If you have room - 3 layers is very luxurious looking.
8. Maintenance. If you don't want to trim or divide, look for things that grow more slowly. In 10b, you probably use Bermuda grass? Consider putting in solid flowerbed edging to stop or severely deter invasive runners. If you have Fescue, you don't have to worry as much.
9. Flowers. Leave limited space for annuals if you want some really amazing color. Otherwise, look at some perennials. Note, however, that Perennials get bigger and bigger each year.
10. Fire. This is more an issue in dry climates. Consider rock against the house rather than mulch. Mulch is very VERY flamable in hot dry weather. Even in the moderate areas of the Northeast, it's not uncommon for catastrophic fires to start in flowerbeds when someone flips a burning cigarette into someone's yard and it lands in the mulch.
11. Shade - put deciduous trees around the south and west sides. The leaves will reduce your power bills in the summer. But they will drop their leaves in the winter allowing that sun to warm the house. Of course - in 10b, this might not matter! Go with Palm Trees!
12. Go Native. Look for plants that are native to your area. They're more likely to survive weather cycles. Imported plants are most prone to escape and cause environmental problems. Look at Honeysuckle in the Northeast, Kudzu in the South, etc.

2007-10-17 07:06:41 by Greg S