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Your 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 many resources available on the market today to provide you with inspiration and direction. Whether you’ve moved into a new home or looking for ways to update your current landscaping, consider these tips and benefits when creating a rock waterfall for your backyard, thus creating

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How 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 of your dreams by getting professional help with all your landscaping needs. Identify the Amount of Landscaping Needed Before contacting a full-service landscaping company, it’s encouraged to consider how you plan to utilize your space and establish the desired functionality of your outdoor space. This

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How to Furnish Your Luxury Patio

A patio will boost the value of your home and quickly become an area where you enjoy relaxing. Most patios don’t require a lot of maintenance, and it’s a space you can personalize easily to create the atmosphere you want.  Creating a patio with a luxury feel to it is surprisingly easy. Here are a few ideas for luxury patio designs. The Minimalist Approach We recommend adopting a minimalist approach for outdoor patio designs because that style instantly creates the impression of luxury and provides you with plenty of space you can use. Your patio needs to be inviting and

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5 Ways to Incorporate a Fireplace Into Your Landscape Design

An outdoor fireplace is an exciting addition to your patio because it makes that space a lot more inviting. Having a source of warmth means you can spend more on your patio, and the fireplace will naturally become a point of focus, and guests will want to gather around it. Here are some fireplace landscape design ideas to consider if you want to upgrade your patio. Stones and Rocks Stones are a popular material for built-in fireplaces and freestanding designs. Beige or gray stones help create a rustic look and require little maintenance. If you want to have a stone

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Rock Gardens: The All Year Long Solution

Rock gardens aren’t just for people who can’t keep greenery alive. Modern rock gardens incorporate plant life, natural stones, and other landscaping elements for a design that invites you to relax and enjoy nature. Plus, rock gardens last all year, so you can enjoy them no matter the season. Here’s everything you need to know about rock gardens—including how to grow one of your own. What is a Rock Garden? Your first thoughts of a rock garden might involve images of the desert and dry, barren landscapes. But rock gardens can look natural, feel inviting, and blend seamlessly with greenery

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Anchoring Landscape Bed With Boulders

Using boulders on your property is not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also help create boundaries. If you have a flat yard, you’re helping add height and texture. However, when moving boulders to a new location, it can be challenging to make them look native to their new surroundings. For example, if you don’t integrate and plan your flower beds or other landscape details, a random boulder will look out of place. You can find native stones at local stone quarries. Because they can weigh several hundred or thousands of pounds, you must prepare the ground for their delivery. One

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