The Harold Leidner team designed a classically naturalistic landscape to complement the refined tranquility of the Preston Hollow estate.

We are honored to receive this designation. Thank you to the over 40 million unique visitors of Houzz that selected us for this award. We appreciate all of the opportunities we have been given to work on such beautiful projects  ....

Enhancing privacy, creating a place to entertain, and revitalizing an older swimming pool were a few goals for this garden in University Park, Texas.......

A Dallas home with an exterior depicting a less-ornamented version of the French Classical style was this client’s desire. The resulting structure, ........

Ever wanted to get a closer look at the landscapes of the Park Cities? Here’s your chance to see two amazing University Park gardens to benefit the Park Cities Learning Differences Association. Their hosting their 41st annual pool and garden tour on Thursday, April 26, from 6 to 8 p.m....

It’s 76 degrees today, maybe warmer, in February. We went in the pool, which was overflowing from all the rain last week (and yesterday). Monsoon rains then....

A landscape architect paints with a broad palette,” notes Harold Leidner. “In my forty years in the field,...

A romantic tryst in a courtyard garden is a scene that has played out more than a few times on Game of Thrones....

We are honored to participate in the HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards in both the Outdoor Escape and Outdoor Architecture categories. Thank you to everyone who helped bring us to the this level! We appreciate all of the opportunities we have been give to work on such beautiful projects...

A deck with a view is irresistible, as seen in this organic example in Dallas, Texas. Artificial lawn brings a splash of colour to a space that’s filled with stylish furniture. As the sun sets, lighting becomes a priority and....

Fancy the stylish couches you often see at bars? Recreate the ambiance at home for a fraction of the price by placing LED strips beneath your couch and you’ve got yourself...

The intended use of this rooftop garden is very clear. It’s not made for enjoying leisurely sips of wine while finally having a go at War and Peace; it’s designed for its owner to....

‘Savannah’ holly (Ilex x attenuata ‘Savannah’) is planted in this garden in a small space between the fence and patio, providing an evergreen screen between neighbors with its...

Synthetic turf requires no mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing or pesticides. It reduces your water bill, looks great year-round and is widely available for installation in....

Gunite is a spray concrete commonly used to line swimming pools. Leidner used it for this expansive fish pond in Dallas, built for around $25,000...

I wish that we all have fun making our houses into homes. All too often we get bogged down with worrying about whether or not we’re making the right decision, if we’re spending too much....

This garden, by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, shows the more sinuous capabilities of the plant. Harold Leidner says that the curvy pattern was first laid out on...

When the designers at Harold Leidner Landscape Architects created this serpentine concrete banquette, they gave a relatively small area as much seating as....

Sure, be like everyone else with their blue and white/black/taupe outdoor seating. Or ramp it up with colours that really say “hello...

You can’t beat the feather-light texture of bald cypress foliage. The fine, short needles on this deciduous conifer turn out in early spring with a bright lime green color....

This one works especially well outdoors, though varieties like Hedera helix (English ivy) have also been successfully grown inside. Training your ivy to grow around a...

Geometric doesn’t necessarily mean rectangular. This perfectly round pond provides the same structured effect.No matter your pond style, adding a fountain or wate....

Glass, 57, is a neurologist who works in the same office as her husband Jeffrey, 60, a psychologist. They moved to Dallas in 1983, and she became a...

Betty Lou Phillips – Translator of European Tastes for Sophisticated Americans Best-selling author and renowned interior designer Betty Lou Phillips features home and garden designs by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects in her books “The French Room” and “French Impressions.”....

Too often, pools and gardens are like distant cousins who have never been introduced. Oftentimes, pools are plopped into the most convenient...

The game of chess plays a key role in Carroll’s sequel, Through the Looking Glass. Most of the story’s main characters are represented by a chess piece or animals, with Alice herself being a pawn. Having an oversized chess set is sure to make your outdoor space....