Forest landscape design

Every landscape architect should be well-aware of the role of forests both in environmental and social sense. Forests are dark and seem wild, so clearings feel liberating and secure. Visibility is low which makes forest misterious or even terrifying. One can get lost pretty quickly, so paths are of paramount importance. For landscape architects forests may be attractive as there are more tools for playing with the natural light and volumes.

Do you love the feeling of being surrounded by trees as you walk through the woods? We'll show you how to grow a forest in your backyard!

Charles Alexander Jencks is an American architectural theorist, landscape architect and designer. His books on the history and criticism of Modernism and Postmodernism were widely read in architectural circles and beyond.

Browse eclectic landscapes and gardens. Discover new eclectic landscape designs and ideas to boost your home’s curb appeal.

This plan is specially designed to give you a low-maintenance privacy border for your property using productive plants that are native to the Midwest and Eastern US. The Juglone Tolerant Privacy Border & Forest Garden plan is a unique combination of nine different species of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and ground cover hardy to Zone 4 to help you increase the biodiversity of your property. The plants in this design were specially selected to thrive in areas with established…

fish tail park emerges as a dreamlike forest that regulates stormwater and provides habitat for wildlife and an array of recreational opportunities.

Designing your own woodland garden can be a rewarding process! With careful planning and good species selection even small spaces can become enchanting woodland gardens. Here, I walk you through all the considerations of woodland garden design.

This plan is specially designed to give you a low-maintenance privacy border for your property using productive plants that are native to the Northwest US. The Privacy Border & Forest Garden plan is a unique combination of seven different species of trees, shrubs, and ground cover hardy to Zone 4 to help you increase the biodiversity of your property. This garden will provide you with fruits and nuts and will provide shelter and sustenance for the native wildlife in your area. What you get…