Posts with Category: Outdoor Elements

4 luxurious features to consider adding on to your swimming pool
November 4, 2019

4 luxurious features to consider adding on to your swimming pool

One of the highlights of your Rock Valley, Iowa backyard is your new in-ground swimming pool. You planned everything down to the smallest detail and your family and friends all love it. Regular maintenance is dialed in and now you can sit back and enjoy refreshing days in the pool and hosting festive gatherings. The best […]

Residential Garden Landscape Design Trends
March 18, 2019

Residential Garden Landscape Design Trends

You might be surprised to learn that trends in landscaping change over time, but like any type of design, gardens change with the times and industry innovations.  Just think about the booming trade in boutique rose varietals.  For decades, scented roses were out of fashion, but today, people are relearning the art of stopping to […]

Why are Outdoor Kitchens so Popular?
February 7, 2019

Why are Outdoor Kitchens so Popular?

You might have noticed that more and more people are starting to add outdoor kitchen areas to their Rock Valley, Iowa backyards.  It’s not enough to have gorgeous landscape design and a swimming pool anymore – you need an exterior living space complete with a fully functional cooking area. If you enjoy outdoor entertaining throughout […]

Timeless landscape lighting design trends for your yard
December 3, 2018

Timeless landscape lighting design trends for your yard

When opting to transform your Rock Valley, Iowa, yard into your own personal utopia, many factors play into creating a relaxing and peaceful aesthetic. From choosing the right irrigation system for your yard to adding special elements like an outdoor kitchen, pergolas, and lighting, there are many design trends at your disposal that will help […]

How to set up your home sprinkler system schedule
November 26, 2018

How to set up your home sprinkler system schedule

Design elements aside, one of the biggest factors in maintaining a beautiful yard is water. Without proper hydration, grass and plants cannot flourish; in turn, your yard will look lifeless and unkempt. If you have spent your hard-earned money and time investing in things like arbors, fire pits, and artificial streams for your yard, you […]

Hardscape Cleaning and Maintenance
November 12, 2018

Hardscape Cleaning and Maintenance

While most Rock Valley, Iowa homeowners put a lot of time and attention into maintaining their landscaping and water features, they might not devote the same attention to upkeep where their hardscaping is concerned.  While hardscaping doesn’t necessarily require frequent attention in the same way your lawn or garden does, you do need regular maintenance […]

Different Types of Irrigation Systems: Which is Right for You?
November 5, 2018

Different Types of Irrigation Systems: Which is Right for You?

The first step to creating the outdoor oasis of your dreams is working with professionals on creative landscape design, then adding appropriate hardscape elements like patios and walkways.  You could even plan for attractive extras like a water feature, a fire pit, or a structure like a pergola.  However, before you get too far in […]

Lighting Design Ideas for Outdoor Kitchens
October 22, 2018

Lighting Design Ideas for Outdoor Kitchens

Your landscape design is perfect, with layers of lush foliage that provide the greenery, color, shade, and privacy you need to make the most of your outdoor oasis.  You’ve installed essential hardscape elements like pathways and patios for convenience and added use value.  There’s even a soothing water feature and a welcoming fire pit to […]

Add Some Shade to Your Yard with a Pergola
September 17, 2018

Add Some Shade to Your Yard with a Pergola

When the weather is warm and sunny, you want to get out and enjoy it with family and friends.  This could mean time spent swimming in a backyard pool, hosting BBQs, or simply lounging and admiring your beautiful landscape design.  When enjoying the great outdoors, however, the last thing you want is to get blasted […]

Different Ways to Spruce Up a Boring Block Retaining Wall
August 27, 2018

Different Ways to Spruce Up a Boring Block Retaining Wall

Cinder blocks are a staple of high-function, low-cost, long-lasting construction, which is why many homeowners use them for retaining walls.  Whether your property features a steep grade that you want to stop from spilling into your usable yard space or you’ve added retaining walls to create raised planting beds for convenience and visual appeal, blocks […]