Contemporary landscapes rarely succeed by accident. Clean lines, controlled contrast, and intentional materials shape outdoor spaces that look calm, modern, and expensive—without feeling overdesigned.

Prehistory-6th century. Cosmological landscapes -- Ancient gardens -- Landscape and architecture -- Genius loci -- 6th-15th centuries. Western Europe : walled minds, walled gardens -- Moorish Spain : ...

With growing concerns for the environment and a collective shift towards greener living, homeowners and designers are increasingly turning to sustainable landscaping practices. These eco-friendly ...

Foreword -- Introduction : The shaping of space ; the meaning of place -- Magic, myth, and nature : landscapes of prehistoric, early ancient, and contemporary peoples -- Nature, art, and reason : ...

Author and historian Steven Keylon happens to be the editor of Eden, the spectacular journal of the California Garden and Landscape History Society, cglhs.org. Writing for an upcoming edition, Keylon ...