Landscaping is not an easy task. If you have done it in the past, you would know that this task requires careful planning and execution. Just being clear on what you wish to include in your landscape isn't enough; you must also draw a budget and find ways to stick to it as homeowners often [...]
Today, a fabulous backyard is much more inviting than a well-maintained lawn. People tend to cherish their time outside, and they want the outdoor space to be warm. But making the wildest dream of transforming a landscape design may be a tricky one. Trends change. What used to be appealing two decades ago looks outdated [...]
While dreams of a beautiful yard are nice on your eyes, it is good to remember that great landscaping features are not just about the looks. They can play a vital role in adding to the value of a home. Yard work, unfortunately, maybe a huge task to tackle on your own. Depending on the [...]
Landscaping a yard is a long and tedious process that involves meticulous planning and research. Other than coming up with a comprehensive list of the things you plan to incorporate in your yard, you must also decisively come up with a budget that is comfortable for you. Deciding these details may seem easy, but they [...]
Spring days draw us outside immediately. At the first glimpse of sunshine that reveals it’s brought warmth, we all go outside to soak it up. This typically means the moment the sun peaks through our windows, we walk outside to reacquaint ourselves with our outdoor living spaces – our patios, decks, pools, fire pits, or [...]
Whether you hire a professional landscaper or decide to redesign your outdoor space yourself, you must be aware of the common strategies every professional uses. Having a beautiful exterior living space can be a wonderful experience, and building one might seem as simple as planting a few flowers. However, creation of an exterior living space [...]
For those homeowners who are interested in increasing their curb appeal, planting flowerbeds, shrubs, and ornamental grasses is not the only thing involved in landscape designing. There’s actually more to it. This article will help you identify some of the lesser known elements of landscape design that can enhance your curb appeal and make the [...]
If you are changing the look of a yard, in an attempt to make it more aesthetically pleasing, then it means you’re designing a landscape. Ask someone who has studied landscape designing and he or she will tell you that they are taught two major things. First, how a viewer perceives a landscape, and second, [...]
Many homeowners assume that the majority of residential landscaping is for the front part of the house. After all, this is what is seen by guests, neighbors and passerby’s so it should look the best. However, professional landscapers service much more than just your front yard, they can create the lush backyard you’ve always wanted. [...]
Ponds and water features are the perfect way to turn your backyard into your personal sanctuary. They add a cool and inviting feature to your outdoor living area, and some people even think that they provide a calming and relaxing feeling. But what do you do to get your pond or water feature ready for [...]