Some important facts about building retaining walls
September 9, 2019

Some important facts about building retaining walls

Retaining walls do so much more than hold back dirt. Sure, their intended purpose is typically to keep soil on a steep incline in place but these versatile walls can do so much more, such as erosion control on a troublesome incline, creating planting beds, or adding some flair to a pancake flat yard. Whatever […]

How to choose the best pavers to surround your pool
September 2, 2019

How to choose the best pavers to surround your pool

You’ve dreamed for years of having an in-ground pool in your backyard and now it’s in there. All pool systems are go and the final step before you fill it with water and jump in is to select pavers for final landscape design touches. Sounds easy enough. How hard can it be to choose some […]

Choosing the Right Materials for a Backyard Patio or Walkway
August 26, 2019

Choosing the Right Materials for a Backyard Patio or Walkway

Landscaping and hardscaping are the two main elements of any backyard space and striking the right balance results in the function and beauty homeowners prefer.  Once you have your landscape design on lockdown with zones for grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees, it’s time to consider how you’re going to lounge and move around in your […]

Get More Use Out of Your Yard with a Fire Pit
August 19, 2019

Get More Use Out of Your Yard with a Fire Pit

There are a lot of ways to improve the functional and aesthetic appeal of your backyard.  Once you have a plan for landscape design and you’ve decided where you want patios and walkways to go, you might start to think about adding an in-ground pool for summer fun, or a smaller water feature for Zen […]

What are the Key Points in Outdoor Kitchen Design?
August 12, 2019

What are the Key Points in Outdoor Kitchen Design?

There’s no denying the utility of an outdoor kitchen, which allows you to stay social when cooking for family, friends, or large parties during the summer months when everyone wants to be outdoors.  While there’s certainly some expense inherent to installing an outdoor kitchen, you’ll also add tons of value to your property in the […]

What Types of Water Features are Best for Your Pool?
August 5, 2019

What Types of Water Features are Best for Your Pool?

While any responsible homeowner will put some time and thought into choosing the right in-ground swimming pool for their outdoor space, it’s important to understand that this is just one feature in your yard, and it needs to integrate as seamlessly as possible into existing landscape design and the functional layout of hardscape elements.  In […]

How to transform your backyard with an arbor or pergola
July 15, 2019

How to transform your backyard with an arbor or pergola

You know those neighbors whose yard makes you green with envy? You can be those neighbors. In fact, your garden can surpass theirs! (Not that it’s a competition or anything. . . ). That’s the good news. The even better news is that you can do so without having to grow a green thumb overnight! […]

Fire Pits Are Not Only Beautiful but a Great Place to Create Memories with Family and Friends
July 8, 2019

Fire Pits Are Not Only Beautiful but a Great Place to Create Memories with Family and Friends

In today’s fast-paced world, computers and phones monopolize our time. It’s become increasingly important that we make sure to take the time to relax and decompress outdoors. Ours is a society that enjoys its backyard spaces, and there is a growing trend towards including a fire pit in one’s design scheme. When you consider all that they offer, it’s easy to understand the popularity […]

What is a tanning shelf and should you get one in your new pool?
July 1, 2019

What is a tanning shelf and should you get one in your new pool?

For many pool owners, a pool isn’t complete without a tanning shelf. And there are good reasons why. Not just the latest “trendy thing” in pool design, the tanning shelf (aka Baja step, lounge ledge or sun shelf) is an ideal solution for the pool lounger who wants a little more “lounge” and a little […]