The golden age of California resort culture during the 1930s saw Hollywood stars and wealthy industrialists transform the desert oasis of Palm Springs into America's most glamorous winter playground.

Desert modernism reminds us that the best landscaping ideas are often the simplest, offering a way to live in harmony with the natural ecosystem by creating a design that allows the built and natural ...

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A red-tailed hawk glides in lazy circles high above the stretch of wash separating the Indian Canyons from homes in Palm Springs’ eclectic Smoke Tree Ranch. His shrill cries punctuate the thick desert ...

The principles of design that make a garden functional and beautiful are very much akin to principles in life. Remember, principles are those concepts or “rules” that we follow to organize certain ...

Landscape architects and designers use a variety of guidelines and tools to create attractive, functional outdoor living spaces. While most homeowners and weekend warriors may not have the experience ...