Photo courtesy of Rizzoli
A rimless, dark-bottom pool offers a nearly perfect reflection of the architecture and hydrangeas above. Chairs are poised to take in sweeping views of a lawn, cornfields, and the coastal pond beyond.
Health
A healthy landscape considers all its residents, even the smallest microorganisms in the soil. Building ecosystems from the soil up is a huge responsibility that we invest a lot of time and effort in to get right even before the planting. We create beautiful gardens that humans appreciate, but we also ensure that the other inhabitants have shelter and food.
Environment
It’s costly to truck in plants—not only from a price perspective, but also from a carbon perspective as they usually come wrapped in plastic. The more we can harvest, transplant, and save the plants on our own properties, the more we can do to reduce waste in our industry.
Connection
Some people find connection with the outdoors through gathering spaces such as dining areas or places to sit around a fire. Others find a more direct connection by tending vegetable or cutting gardens. Still others look to outdoor activities such as swimming or playing sports. When we find the connection, the landscapes can become a unique reflection of the families who inhabit them.
By Melissa Reavis | Photography courtesy of Rizzoli
The Landscape of Home (Rizzoli, 2024) is the latest of three books authored by Ed Hollander, president of Hollander Design Landscape Architects. It features 18 projects focused on residential environments that are both healthy and beautiful for all inhabitants.
Buy the book and enjoy more beautiful landscapes!
