Did you know that residential landscaping can cost upwards of $15,000? While that number is on the high end, it’s clear that designing and executing a beautiful outdoor space doesn’t come cheap! Many homeowners justify this expense with the value…
The summer heat doesn’t discriminate. But not everyone can excavate their backyard to make way for an inground swimming pool. Above-ground pools get a bad rap for no reason. All it takes is a stylish patio or strategically placed pool…
Recent events have pushed homeowners to find new and versatile ways to utilize their outdoor spaces. In many cases, the solution is to convert all or part of their backyard into an outdoor room. Outdoor rooms aren’t identical to their…
“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” – Paulo Coelho Few things are more lowly than the common cinder block. But few things are more adaptable, more transformable than this basic…
“This life is like a swimming pool. You dive into the water, but you can’t see how deep it is.” – Dennis Rodman You’ve always wanted a swimming pool in your backyard. Now that you own your own home, you…
It doesn’t take a professional landscaper to see why tropical gardens are currently all the rage. After all, who wouldn’t want their backyard to feel like a tropical island getaway 24/7? But giving your garden a tropical vibe isn’t as…
Even with the help of GPS, it can be hard to find a house if it lacks a visible house number. Not only is this annoying when trying to find a new friend’s home, it can be a safety issue…
With the thriving housing market, curb appeal is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Even if you have no intention of selling your home anytime soon, updating the facade can be a quick, affordable way to make your house…
Maybe your landscaping feels like it’s missing something. Or maybe you want to increase the diversity of plants and animals living on your property. These are just two of the many reasons to install a backyard pond. Few homeowners realize…
Contemporary gardens are inspired by trends from all over the world. Many such origins are given right in the name, as is the case with English, Meditteranean, and Japanese gardens. Japanese garden design takes inspiration from plants native to the…
