Let’s get outside

Last weekend, I took my sons to a local park with some friends. While we played ball in an open meadow, a little boy and his mother asked if they

You got the degree. Now, it’s time to take the L.A.R.E. (Landscape Architect Registration Examination). Let us introduce you to some Gates and Associates’ exam candidates who’ve recently taken at

Looking for plants that can fit in narrow areas, while still maintaining vertical interest? Choosing tall, narrow varieties can minimize the amount of pruning and maintenance needed. Try these columnar

In the 80’s, we designed hundreds of acres of mono-use business parks. Accessible only by car, the buildings were islands in a sea of parking. Now we are creating integrated

Each discipline has its own lingo, and landscape architecture is no exception. We decided to define a few of our favorite words and phrases to give you a leg up

It's that time of year when we're unnerved by things that go bump in the night. Our list of creepy plants will keep you looking over your shoulder every time

Technology is taking over our daily lives. Being an integration of outdoor urban life and nature, Landscape Architecture has been a field almost untouched by technology in the landscape. Today,

The campus quad (still referred to as a quadrangle, no matter the shape) is essential to the college campus experience. It is a unifying element that defines an institution's identity.

When you’re enjoying the San Francisco Bay Area’s public outdoor spaces, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter some remarkable landscape art pieces. Large outdoor sculptures, mosaic art in the paving,

“Close your eyes and imagine the place you loved to play as a child.” So began our workshop on the Amazing Benefits of Child-Directed Play hosted by Pop-Up Adventure Play