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Italy Inspired: A South Florida Landscape

A South Florida landscape by Sanchez & Maddux is resplendent with old-world charm.

6 Cutting-Edge Garden Trends from Australia

By Sarah Hutchinson

From glass pool surrounds to modern landscapes, Matthew Cantwell of Sydney-based Secret Gardens shares what’s popular in Australia right now.

Dry Wit: Margaret Joplin's Southwest Hacienda Garden

By Jenny Andrews

A garden in Patagonia, Arizona, takes the Southwest climate in stride

A Multifaceted Garden Mirrors the Wealth of Idaho Ecosystems

By Jenny Andrews

A Zen garden in Sun Valley, Idaho designed by Native Landscapes kept wise water use in mind, as well as wildlife habitat and use of local materials.

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ASLA's 2012 Best Residential Landscapes

Each year the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) awards professional awards to the year's best residential landscape designs. We have the winners from this year's competition, from a brilliantly reimagined former rock quarry (above) in Connecticut to a home in Mexico with spectacular outdoor rooms.

The Barnes Foundation's New Look

By Margaret Shakespeare

Esteemed landscape architect Laurie Olin, whose studio creates outdoor spaces throughout the world, has done some of his finest work in his home base of Philadelphia. His latest at-home project is the garden at the “new” Barnes Foundation, an art and horticulture institution that was recently moved from its original property in Merion, PA to its current site in downtown Philadelphia.