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11 Low Maintenance Landscape Ideas
Whether you are a young, exhausted parent who hardly has time to sleep, let alone prune. Or a retiree who would much rather spend their golden years relaxing instead of weeding. Or anywhere in between. A low maintenance landscape can be very appealing. Here are some...
How Hardscaping Can Expand Your Home
Ever wish your house was just a little bigger? Moving is a huge inconvenience. Renovations and additions can be expensive and overwhelming. When daydreams of having more space get you contemplating your options, there might be one you're missing. Your yard holds the...
Is Hardscaping the Answer to Your Drainage Problem?
Just like the plants in our yard, we can't survive without water, but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. If you have too much water in areas of your yard, creating swamps and pools in the middle of your lawn, you may need to rethink the drainage on...
7 Hardscaping Projects that Add Value to Your Home
It can be fun to dream big when it comes to your yard, but the price tag of adding hardscape features may be holding you back. If you knew the cost of the project would increase the value of your home, giving you equity while helping you recoup the costs upon resell,...
Get an Early Jump on Spring Projects
In many places the temperatures are still below freezing, but that doesn't mean you should procrastinate your spring landscape and hardscape projects any longer. It may seem counterintuitive to be thinking about your yard while it's still frozen, but winter is the...
Do pavers require maintenance?
“I need something that is low maintenance.” That is a statement I hear from almost every homeowner. Nothing would shock me more than to have a homeowner tell me that a high maintenance product isn’t an issue. Everyone is busy with work, family, and hobbies, and no one...
What Size & Shape Should My Patio Be?
The greatest thing about patios is how customizable they are. In addition to the various colors, textures, sizes, and patterns of the pavers themselves, you can create just about any shape you can imagine. This means the traditional squared off rectangle is not the...
Stamped Concrete vs. Pavers
Designing your hardscape requires the consideration of many different styles and materials. Two of the most prevalent materials are stamped concrete and pavers. When discussing these two options, I am often asked by homeowners what the primary differences are between...
Designing Your Outdoor Living Area In 6 Steps
Have you always wanted to do something with that boring back yard, but you don’t really know where to start? All back yard dreams begin with a design that incorporates your specific needs and desires. Here are some questions for you to ask yourself when piecing...
6 Steps To Determine The Cost of A Patio
Who hasn’t dreamed of having a beautiful backyard patio? This dream isn’t too far out of reach, but why don’t many people pursue this desire? Homeowners rarely contact professionals because they are afraid of how much it would cost, and those who seek estimates...
Case Studies
Birch Point
This project is a great example of how a creative design can bring the “wow” factor to small spaces as well as big ones. The homeowner wanted a bigger patio, but they got so much more.
Flag Station
After a series of projects that spanned 30+ years, this couple decided that it was time to add an outdoor living area to their beautiful home. We assisted them by listening to their needs which allowed us to create a large outdoor living space that surpassed their expectations.
St. Ives
It is amazing how much you can do with a small space! Despite several challenges, we were able to create a design that was both very functional in meeting the homeowners' needs, and also included some very attractive design features.
Are You Ready?
You have been dreaming of turning that backyard into your personalized outdoor living area. So what are you waiting for? Contact us today and schedule your design consultation!