Ep. 358: The Landscape of Home with Ed Hollander
b'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\\u201d, 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!\\xa0\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear On This Episode:\\n\\nSoil testing and designing hardscape for outdoor living spaces.\\xa0\\n\\nMore about some of the gorgeous spaces and scapes featured in \\u201cThe Landscape of Home\\u201d.\\xa0\\n\\nListening to land when it comes to design composition and getting spatial relationships correct.\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nDesigning gardens with a master plan for optimal functionality and aesthetics.\\xa0\\n\\nLandscape design elements, including seasonality, hardscape, and plant selection.\\xa0\\n\\nGrouping plants in repeating patterns for movement through the landscape.\\xa0\\n\\nLayering plants at different heights for year-round visual interest.\\xa0\\n\\nDriveways matter when it comes to setting the tone for your whole outdoor space.\\xa0\\n\\nHow often should you change the soil in your planter?\\xa0\\n\\nHow to go about blending what you want with the realistic amount of sunlight or shade in your space.\\xa0\\n\\nGardening ideas for smaller spaces.\\xa0\\n\\nShifting away from chemical-dependent landscapes towards healthier and more organic approaches.\\xa0\\n\\n\\nAlso Mentioned:\\n\\nBallard Designs\\n\\nThe Landscape of Home\\xa0\\n\\nHollander Design'