Interior designers have been using lighting in the interior of the home in order to set the mood and provide accents to a home’s design features for years. The use of outdoor landscape lighting is now becoming a prominent feature of landscape designs to achieve some of the same goals. Outdoor patio and deck lighting…
You wouldn’t think of beginning to build your home without first having the plans drawn up that show the full scope of the completed project, yet that is how many people approach their landscaping. They create a patio, a pathway or flower garden without having mapped out how that one piece fits into their existing…
In the landscaping world there are hardscapes and softscapes. The softscapes consist of your lawn and plants. The hardscapes are the patios, pathways and retaining walls. They are generally constructed of ‘hard’ materials like natural stone, brick, pavers or concrete. Just like the foundation of your home, the base your hardscape is laid on is…
One of the features that you might need to add to your yard is a retaining wall. A well-constructed retaining wall is both functional and beautiful. This is one of those jobs best left to an experienced landscaping professional. Designing and building a retaining wall takes special know-how, and if you try to do it…
Having lots of open backyard space is a great asset to a house. But if you have young kids or pets, you know how important it is to have adequate fencing around your yard for both protection and privacy. There are many types of fences to choose from including chain link, PVC/Vinyl, aluminum and wood.…
Spring is on the way, and the time to plan for sprinkler system repairs is now. Your lawn and gardens depend on your irrigation system working properly. Ignoring faulty sprinklers and broken or leaky pipes can result in delayed growth and an unattractive yard. But do you need to hire a professional for this service…
Flagstone patios are a beautiful option to choose when you are adding something new and special to your backyard. They offer a nice, rugged appearance, and because all of the flagstones are going to be slightly different, you can be sure that your patio will be unique. In addition to the patio, you might want…
Spring is right around the corner, and that means that now is the time to start thinking about what types of flowers you might want to have growing in your yard. When you are choosing your seasonal flowers, you can pick a color that’s going to look great with your home as well as any…
A professionally installed irrigation sprinkler system can do wonders for your landscaping including your lawn, flower beds, shrubs, and any plants that need regular watering. No longer do you have drag out the hose, set up the sprinkler, remember to turn on and off the water, and mover the sprinkler around the yard. A properly…
How many times have you noticed someone’s irrigation sprinkler system merrily watering their lawn right after a few days of heavy rain? Or worse, while its still raining? Not only are these homeowners wasting money on their water bills, they may also actually be doing harm to their landscaping. Too much water can make grasses…
