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Adding landscape design to your home will give your outdoor aesthetic a sense of completion and produce that extra ‘wow’ reaction from your guests that you are hoping to achieve. A practical way that you can implement landscape design into your yard that won’t require a lot of maintenance is with a rock garden. Rock gardens add texture, color, and natural beauty to any home. They are easily created and require minimal attention from homeowners. Quite simply, adding a rock garden to your outdoor landscape is one of the easiest ways to improve your outdoor aesthetic and requires hardly

Installing a flagstone patio in your backyard comes with a host of details to consider. Many homeowners love the idea of a flagstone patio due to the natural aesthetic and design flexibility, but there are a few things that you, as a homeowner should consider prior to having a flagstone patio installed. Flagstone is a great choice rock to use for your yard space.   What is Flagstone? First off, let’s start with what flagstone actually is. Contrary to what many people assume, flagstone is not a geological term, but rather, a colloquial term referring to a group of

Rockeries and rock features in gardens make wonderful backyard additions. They add a beautiful, clean, and organized aesthetic to any space — making them a desired home improvement. If you have limited backyard space, adding a small rockery design can do wonders in helping your backyard look and feel much larger than it is. If you have always wanted to add a rockery to your backyard but have put it off because you think it will clutter the little space you have, that will not be an issue! There are countless rockery and rock garden designs curated for small

Are you looking for ways to spruce up your backyard this spring? Perhaps you’ve been putting off adding landscaping to your backyard design because it seems like a really big project and you don’t want to start it without having a good idea of what your end goals are for the area. Landscape and outdoor maintenance play a very important role in your home’s aesthetic appeal and can influence how your home is perceived by guests when they first visit your house. As you consider adding backyard landscaping to your home, it’s important to decide which elements are most

As the new year gets well underway, we finally get to turn our attention to spring. Even though it might not feel like it,  warmer weather is on the way, and with it comes the prospect of spending time outside, enjoying mother nature, and all she has to offer. As you think about this, you’re probably picturing your own yard, and wondering what to do to get it ready. Or, maybe you’re thinking it’s time to add something new. Either way, water features are a hot item that has been growing in popularity over the past few years as

When it comes to home improvements, the yard is often the most overlooked portion. Sure, we all want a big yard to host parties and allow our families to engage in outdoor recreation, but if you’re just concentrating on landscaping around your home, you’re missing out on not only the opportunity to create a dream spot for everyone to enjoy, but you’re also overlooking improvements that can increase the value of your home. In fact, according to John Gidding, host of HGTV’s show Curb Appeal, the return on investment for professional landscaping contractor can be as high as up

Having a beautiful lawn year round can be one of the key features of giving your home the gorgeous street appeal that you want it to have. It is after all the first impression that you make with your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone that comes by your home. What about having something that makes your home gorgeous that is just for you and your family? Many homeowners consider adding or building water features on the front of their home, but truth be told, having a water feature in your backyard is equally tranquil. Not only does it give you

Prevent Flooded Backyards You take excellent care of your backyard, but all it takes is one massive downpour to ruin all of the hard work that you have put into your lawn care. Depending on where you are in the country, you may experience rain from time to time, and the occasional rain or thunderstorm. There is a good chance that you have dealt with in-climate weather like this before, and in that case, you may have an idea of what you need to prepare your lawn for. On the other hand, if you have bought a new property,

Paver patios can come in an infinite number of gorgeous arrangements and can be made with a variety of different materials—a term known as hardscaping. You can make all shapes and sizes of paver patios from small, quaint outdoor arrangements to large, elaborate outdoor setups that would be perfect for hosting, or just kicking your feet up with the family. In doing your research on different styles of paver patios, you may have noticed that many paver patios tend to share some of the same themes and accouterments. If you are interested in building your own paver patio, there

Winter is just around the corner, which means that before you know it, it is going to be here. You may already be busting out the boots, long sleeves, snow gear, and holiday decor. A winter item that may be taking a back burner to the rest of the fun holiday festivities and winter activities is getting your pond or other outdoor water feature ready for the long winter. Taking care of your pond or outdoor water feature can already take a lot of work to maintain during the warmer months of the year. The last thing that you

If you’re like most homeowners, you want to add some vibrancy and a centralized focal point to your yard. But what’s the best way to go about it? For many people, the idea of adding hardscaping such as a retaining wall or a rockery is ideal, but all too often, there’s some confusion as to the difference between the two. However, because they both have different purposes, we want to make sure that you understand the best way to make them work for your yard.    What is a Rockery? Simply put, this is a rock garden that uses