Modern landscaping has evolved from well-trimmed shrubbery and vegetable plots into an array of outdoor features. Homeowners are taking advantage of the land they own – developing spaces to enjoy year-round. Including sports areas in your landscape design is a great way to combine a certain aesthetic and activity into any outdoor space. Here are … Continue reading How to Incorporate Sports into Your Landscape Design
Although the summer is over, that doesn’t mean you have to let your landscaping decline. These great fall landscaping ideas can bring fall beauty to your yard. Here we’re going to focus on using landscaping structures, such as pergolas or gazebos, as support for your fall landscaping. Pergola Landscaping Ideas Pergolas are a delightful focal … Continue reading Fall Landscaping Ideas that Compliment your Existing Landscape Design
A deck area is more than just a place to sit. It’s a space to entertain, chill with friends and family, or grab a quiet moment for yourself. There are many different types of decks out there and, depending on the size of your outdoor space, you can place decking in an unused side yard, … Continue reading How Different Types of Decks Can Enhance Your Property
Energy efficient outdoor lighting is an integral part of your landscape. It can add a dynamic flair to an already beautifully crafted outdoor garden, lawn and pathway design, as well as highlight unique features that make your landscape truly standout. Without lighting, it’s more difficult to enjoy your outdoor space in the evening or at … Continue reading Why Invest in Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting?
Taking on any landscaping project at home can be stressful. There are a number of tools and materials to consider, along with coordinating delivery times, ensuring you have all the proper safety gear and permits if necessary, and deciding where everything is going to live even temporarily as your work progresses. However, if you follow … Continue reading Why a Proper Landscape Design Process is Important
Many of us love to spend our summer afternoons and evenings entertaining friends and family. But how do you make your summer party stand out? Perhaps you focus on the food, the decorations, or making sure there are plenty of cool drinks and fun games at hand. You might also be concerned about cleanliness, keeping … Continue reading Simple Hacks for Outdoor Entertaining
Your basic outdoor kitchen plan can make food prep much more convenient and safer, or can get in the way of your outdoor entertaining. It’s all about the features you include and how you lay them out. Here are some tips to help you envision an outdoor kitchen that can make your food prep a … Continue reading Benefits of Basic Outdoor Kitchen Plans
With spring on the way, it’s time to start thinking about landscaping projects. That’s where a landscape design style guide can really help you find what you want your landscaping to say about you and your home. There are a number of types of landscape design styles, each with unique attributes. These styles include Japanese, … Continue reading Landscape Design Style Guide
Just as you are saying farewell to your guests, everyone is putting on their coats and walking out the door, you say: “Bill forgot your gloves…oh, and Sally, remind Jim to watch the roads tonight; it’s slippery out.” Then, another couple pauses to thank you for that wonderful meal you and your wife had put … Continue reading Courtyards: Landscape Design For Your Front Entrance
If you have a deck, or are certain that you want one, you’ll need to surround it with sound landscape design. There are many landscaping ideas built around decks. The goal with each deck design is to provide the perfect base for a backyard setting, while strategically combining the deck with various creative backyard … Continue reading Three Awesome Landscaping Ideas Built Around Decks
