Optimum Landscapes
Landscaped garden with limestone terrace and structured planting

Published Articles

A collection of 10 articles written by Optimum Landscapes for leading home and landscape magazines. View or download each as a PDF.

Water Features

Your Garden, A Haven

April–May 2013Home Owner

Turning your garden into a peaceful retreat with water features — from grand fountains and rills to wall-mounted cascades and natural rock bubblers.

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Choosing a Contractor

You Get What You Pay For

May–June 2013Home Owner

A homeowner's guide to choosing a trustworthy landscape contractor — the warning signs to watch for and the questions to ask before signing anything.

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Swimming Pools

A Swimmingly Good Idea

June–July 2013Home Owner

A complete look at swimming pool construction — from poured and gunite concrete shells to mosaic finishes, filtration systems and long-term maintenance.

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Family Gardens

Designing the Perfect Playground

August 2013Home Owner

How to arrange a safe, joyful garden playground for children — combining swings, slides and play elements without cluttering the space.

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Outdoor Living

Folding Doors: The Way to Go?

September 2013Home Owner

From their Roman origins to modern bi-fold systems — how folding doors open up the boundary between home and garden for easy, elegant access.

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Green Walls

For a Natural Feel, Use Stainless Steel

October 2013Home Owner

Transforming bare boundary walls into living greenery using stainless steel climbing wires and the right selection of climbing plants.

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Vertical Gardens

The Original Green Wall

October 2013Landscape Middle East

Creating your own vertical garden with minimal space and cost — a practical guide to green walls, fixings and choosing the right climbing species.

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Garden Design

Gardening with Feng Shui in Mind

December 2013Home Owner

Bringing balance to your outdoor space — how the common-sense principles of Feng Shui create a supportive, nurturing garden with a clear purpose.

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Garden Styles

What Makes a Mediterranean Style Garden?

January 2014Home Owner

Bold, clean hardscape lines, architectural planting and well-placed seating areas — the ingredients of a sun-soaked Mediterranean garden.

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Garden Lighting

Be a Night Owl

February 2014Home Owner

Extending the use of your garden into the evening with considered exterior lighting that adds atmosphere, safety and drama after dark.

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