Create beautiful outdoor spaces

Michael Glassman is an award-winning landscape designer and owner of one of Northern California’s most prestigious design firms. With over 20 years of experience in landscape design, waterworks, and the creative elements that enhance outdoor living environments, he has joined Discovery Channel Home as co-host and designer of their new series “Garden Police”.  Click here to listen to Michael’s incredible tips.

1. Create the largest patio or deck space you can- you’ll never regret having plenty of room for grilling, dining, hanging out.

2. Blank walls are improved with wrought iron trellises with growing vines and flowers

3. Mirrors work outdoors, too.

4. Fountains create a focal point. So do sculpture or beautiful urns.

5. You should use rock that is indigenous to your area. Large boulders should be buried a bit so they don’t look out of place

6. Fountains don’t have to be elaborate and many home improvement stores sell easy do-it-yourself kits

7. Lighting  is easy when you use 12Volt low voltage lighting

To hear the entire interview, click here.