Hardscaping Your Backyard
Hardscaping refers to the man-made features in a landscape design. While trees and other plants may change with the seasons, hardscaping accents provide a permanent design to your landscape. Examples of hardscape include a patios, walkways, walls, water/ fire features, and structures. Hardscaping your yard can mean anything from, adding a simple patio, to creating […]
How to Create Your Perfect Outdoor Living Area
Have you found yourself sitting on an old backyard patio thinking about how you can create a better outdoor space for friends and family to enjoy? Do you have a list of ideas loaded on your Pinterest page or from other social media sites just waiting to be created? All these ideas can compound and […]
Types of Patios
Having a patio installed in your backyard is great way to extend your time outdoors. Patios open up the opportunity to entertain family and friends by holding gatherings and events. Choosing the type of material and style of the patio depends on your budget and existing material. Patios are much like walkways, in that you […]
Determining the Size, Location, and Shape of a New Patio
When planning for a patio there are several factors that should be taken into consideration before the installation process beings. Determining the location, size, and shape should all be established before any work begins. A well designed patio is likely to add more to the value of your home than it costs to build. Patios […]
Choosing a Patio and Landscape Contractor
Whether you have an existing patio or deck or you have absolutely nothing but grass in your backyard, choosing the right patio design for a new backyard landscape can be exciting process. With all the different companies out there that offer all kinds of different services it may be difficult to understand who the right […]
Holly and The Holiday Season
Holly is commonly associated with the holiday season and it has been this way for over two thousand years. Although it is closely associated with Holiday Season, holly was linked to winter traditions before Christianity. During European winters, holly was one of the few plants to beautify the landscape. The plants glossy green leaves and […]
Budgeting for a Patio this Spring
Patios are the centerpiece to your outdoor living area. Any feature or areas you ever dreamed about will start with a proper patio design. A well designed patio or outdoor living space will make the home more valuable and more marketable. This is a quick insight of how much patios and patio design with […]
Purchasing the Right Fire Pit for Your Backyard
Fire pits are an excellent feature to use in the backyard design. In fact, they are one of the most widely used outdoor features being installed in backyards across the United States for the last several years. This trendy outdoor feature is not only inexpensive compared to other features but can be a great do-it-yourself […]
3 Reasons You Should Be Planning to Add a Patio to Your Backyard
Maybe you’re looking for a place to add a swing, or maybe you’d just like to add interest to your backyard. Either way, installing a patio is a great way to make your backyard more functional and enjoyable. Below are some reasons you should be planning to add a patio to your backyard this year. […]
The Advantages of Using Stamped Concrete
The advantages of adding decorative stamped concrete over other materials is endless. Whether it is a small residential walkway or a large gathering patio at a public area, stamped concrete will add a decorative touch to the landscape and stand the test of time. Below are few reasons you chould consider stamped concrete for your […]