Andy Sturgeon garden design

I have SO got the itch to do some landscaping to my miniscule property. I have someone coming in a week or so to finish my fence and build a new deck in the backyard. As a result, I am always looking for ideas for outdoor spaces. I love modern landscapes, and Andy Sturgeon's website was very inspirational. "Andy Sturgeon Garden Design has emerged as a leading design practice earning a reputation for creating stylish modern gardens that are a fusion of contemporary design and natural materials. Planting often features heavily and ranges from striking architectural schemes through to soft, naturalistic styles. Lighting, sculpture and furniture are frequently integral to the design."

Outdoor Space

It is an absolutely gorgeous day here in Ottawa (and the hockey game is starting as I type this, where the Senators are going to kick some Sabres ass). I bought the latest issue of Wish magazine and in one feature they had decorated a patio and deck in South Hampton style. Me likey. Wish I had a yard this nice to hang out in on a day like today.

MyLandscapes

MyLandscapes is Amir Schlezinger's London based company that specializes in rooftop gardens. His portfolio has so many beautiful photos that I have an insatiable craving to makeover my dirtpile of a backyard.

Outdoor rooms part 2

As the weather warms up for most of you it’s time to take another look at using outdoor spaces. Where I live in sunny subtropical Queensland we use our outdoor rooms all year round. Even in the southern parts of Australia there is only a brief period of the year where we don’t live outside. The fresh air beckons. And if you don’t have a permanent space to dine, laze and while away the day then a rug some pillows a garden set or hammock can extend your living space.

Vogue Living Australia	Kelley Proxmire
habitat	Marsh Cashman Koolloos
Jed Johnson Associates	Mary McDonald
Living etc	Kevin Haley

Outdoor rooms

Whether it's a patio or a courtyard, a veranda or a cabana, a balcony or deck, a loggia or just a patch of grass extend your living area outside. Go alfresco with these ideas and reclaim that porch.

House Beautiful	Inside Out
Markham Roberts	boligtorvet.dk
Bodron+Fruit	Collett~Zarzycki
Living etc	Brace Design