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Design Compatibility – Aligning Site, Architecture & Landscape

Design Compatibility – Aligning Site, Architecture & Landscape

by 161 Design Studio | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorized

Compatibility A well-designed landscape should be fundamentally compatible with the site and its surroundings. This core design principle applies to virtually every landscape project and guides the design process from the very beginning. Compatibility touches all...
Rethinking the Lawn: Beautiful and Sustainable Alternatives

Rethinking the Lawn: Beautiful and Sustainable Alternatives

by 161 Design Studio | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

Traditional lawns may be a staple of residential landscapes, but they require significant water, maintenance, and chemical inputs. As homeowners and designers seek more sustainable solutions, lawn alternatives are gaining popularity for their beauty, biodiversity, and...
Landscape Lighting Basics: A Guide for the Winter Season

Landscape Lighting Basics: A Guide for the Winter Season

by 161 Design Studio | Nov 5, 2024 | Landscaping Projects

As winter approaches, it’s the perfect time to review some basic landscape lighting concepts to keep your outdoor spaces both functional and beautiful. Landscape lighting plays a crucial role in outdoor environments by: 1.Illuminating stairs and walkways, ensuring...
Permaculture in Urban Gardens

Permaculture in Urban Gardens

by 161 Design Studio | Aug 1, 2024 | Landscaping Projects

What is Permaculture? The term ‘Permaculture’ comes from the combination of the words ‘permanent agriculture’. It is a set of principles intended to simulate or use patterns in natural ecosystems. Permaculture evolved in opposition to...
An age-old way to improve soil health

An age-old way to improve soil health

by 161 Design Studio | Jul 11, 2024 | Landscaping Projects

Fallowing soil, the practice of leaving farmland unplanted for a period, is an age-old agricultural technique with numerous benefits. This ancient technique gives important insights into soil health, which can be applied on a smaller scale to any backyard garden....

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  • An age-old way to improve soil health

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