Articles by Kate Burt

Redesigning their backyard persuaded this family of three to stay put instead of moving. Previously, they had a collection of cherished fish living in a leaky pond, mature shrubs overwhelming and overshading the small space, and a patchy lawn growing …

A screen of mature, leafy trees can enclose outdoor space and provide a sense of seclusion in an effective and appealing way — especially helpful if your yard is overlooked by close neighbors or on a busy street. But there are other quicker solutions …

When we think of inclusive design, it’s often in the context of public or commercial buildings. However, residential designers increasingly now have inclusivity in mind too. But what exactly is inclusive design and why is it important?While you’ll hav…

When a family of three took over this 18th-century former keeper’s cottage in a conservation area, the landscape lacked flow and was low on plantings. The homeowners were eager to add a swimming pool to the sloping 1-acre property, so they hired lands…

It’s estimated that about 1 person in 7 is neurodivergent — where the brain functions differently from the majority neurotypical population. The term covers autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), …

The kitchen in this 1930s London home had already been expanded, but it wasn’t working for the growing family who were about to buy it. The family chose to renovate before moving in. Designer Robert Burnett and his team ended up doing more than just t…

There’s been a move away from lawns in residential landscapes, particularly traditional manicured grass, as the focus has been shifting to outdoor spaces that are more attractive to wildlife and require less water and resources. Many of us, though, ha…

The key to getting a new landscape design on the right track is choosing what you want to include — and, just as important, what you don’t. Covering items from essentials such as plants and boundaries to extras such as sheds and standout lighting, thi…

The owners of this contemporary space hired landscape designer Henry Scott to turn an unusable, sloping section of their side yard into a spot where they could relax and entertain. They also needed help siting and designing around a newly purchased ba…

The owner of this Victorian house in Surrey, England, had downsized and squeezed the contents of a much larger previous home into this smaller one. She loves Victorian style and had lots of period pieces in her collection, but she didn’t know which to…