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Ep. 358: The Landscape of Home with Ed Hollander

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This week, we welcome esteemed landscape architect Edmund Hollander, known for his award-winning career designing natural landscapes that blend with built architecture. In our conversation, we discussed his latest book "The Landscape of Home”, and some expert tips on designing a landscape that will look beautiful and inviting throughout all four seasons. Edmund also talks with us about the importance of having a master plan, working with your hardscape, and the connection between landscape and your favorite musical artist. Get ready for some plant inspiration! 


What You’ll Hear On This Episode:

  • Soil testing and designing hardscape for outdoor living spaces. 
  • More about some of the gorgeous spaces and scapes featured in “The Landscape of Home”. 
  • Listening to land when it comes to design composition and getting spatial relationships correct.  
  • Designing gardens with a master plan for optimal functionality and aesthetics. 
  • Landscape design elements, including seasonality, hardscape, and plant selection. 
  • Grouping plants in repeating patterns for movement through the landscape. 
  • Layering plants at different heights for year-round visual interest. 
  • Driveways matter when it comes to setting the tone for your whole outdoor space. 
  • How often should you change the soil in your planter? 
  • How to go about blending what you want with the realistic amount of sunlight or shade in your space. 
  • Gardening ideas for smaller spaces. 
  • Shifting away from chemical-dependent landscapes towards healthier and more organic approaches. 


    • Also Mentioned:

    • Ballard Designs
    • The Landscape of Home 
    • Hollander Design
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