The charming brick paver streets of Midwestern and New England towns were installed more than a century ago. In Europe and other parts of the world, they date back thousands of years. The brick materials at the time could be wood or granite but for the most part, were clay pavers. These paving installations gave […]
Read MoreBackyard Landscape Structures And Features For Family Activities
Your backyard can be your own little slice of paradise if it’s properly designed with activities in mind. Landscaping is important, of course, but architectural structures and elements introduce new levels of interest and activities, whether for play, family entertainment, or relaxation. While backyard structures can be built from durable materials, such as hybrid […]
Read MoreTips to Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
Homeowners in both warm and cold areas are choosing to install outdoor kitchens on their properties. Outdoor kitchens provide homeowners with a variety of benefits from extending their entertaining space to adding more character and aesthetic appeal to their property overall. Deciding to add an outdoor kitchen to your property can be intimidating, but there […]
Read MoreYour Guide to Rock Waterfalls
Many homeowners look to their backyard for privacy, enjoyment, and a relaxing paradise. As the years have passed, more and more design opportunities have presented themselves to help homeowners reach this from waterfalls and ponds to plant life and rock sculptures. Incorporating a waterfall into your backyard landscaping design is incredibly simple, and there are […]
Read MoreLandscaping Is More Important Than Ever
The changes the world is facing have everyone off-balance these days. They are adapting to new ways of living, working, and socializing. People scrambled to catch up with changes and did, and many of those new ways are going to stick. The most obvious one is spending more time at home. People’s priorities have […]
Read MoreHow to Choose a Landscaping Company
Many homeowners turn to a professional landscaper due to a lack of time, energy, or design skills. Choosing to hire a landscaping company can be intimidating and time-consuming as it’s essential to do thorough research on all candidates to ensure they can efficiently complete your project. Improve your property value and create the home […]
Read MoreHow Our Customer Success Process Will Make You Love Your Landscape
When people come to us to solve their landscaping challenges they have lots of questions. They want to know if we can help them. They are wondering if they will enjoy working with us. If we pass those two tests they are going to ask more questions about how we work and what everything is […]
Read More10 Common Landscape Design Mistakes You Need To Know
The landscape design process is the foundation for every successful landscaping project. Throughout the construction process, the landscape design is referenced every day. Observations and suggested changes should be noted because they too will affect the ultimate outcome. The best-case scenario is to completely update the landscape design after the project is built. This “as-built” […]
Read MoreThis Is How A Successful Landscape Design Process Works
Processes are designed, practiced, and perfected to predictably produce desired results. When a patient visits the doctor a questionnaire is completed to collect important historical data such as allergies, surgeries, and family history. The form also asks for insurance information and who is ultimately responsible for settling the account. Then a nurse checks a […]
Read MoreLandscape Design Consultation: Getting A Return On Your Annual Investment
Dwight D. Eisenhower famously said, “Plans are nothing, but planning is everything.” He said this in the context of winning a war. The point of this statement is that events and circumstances change, and therefore, so does the plan. A landscape is a work in progress because it is alive and will change. So will […]
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