Retaining walls can serve several important functions for your Sioux Center, Iowa property.  They’re often used to stabilize and contain loose soil on properties with a steep grade, so if you live in a hilly neighborhood, there are likely plenty of properties around you that feature retaining walls. They can also be used to turn […]

You want a backyard that is teeming with nature, including abundant greenery, fragrant flowers, shady trees, and the soothing murmur of wildlife.  This means installing diverse flora as part of a complex landscape design that will create a beautiful, natural environment for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Of course, your design may depend […]

If your home is your castle, you’re going to need a moat, or at least a modern equivalent such as an incredible outdoor water feature.  You may first want to figure out your basic landscape design, complete with hardscape elements like patios and walkways.  Once you’ve got the foundations for your yard in place, it’s […]

Pavers are an attractive and durable way to add function to your yard.  They can be used for traditional purposes such as creating pathways or patios, but they can also add a stylish edging to planting beds or other landscaping or even create unique planters, retaining walls, or bench seating when stacked. Although pavers made […]

Retaining walls provide a means of adding height and visual interest to areas of your yard, or alternately, gaining greater use value from otherwise unusable vertical spaces like steep hillsides.  They can also help to keep flat areas of your yard from becoming inundated by soil, debris, and so on rolling downhill. In addition to […]

Interlocking paving stones, also known as pavers, date all the way back to Roman times. These stones were even integral in the construction of the Great Wall of China. However, just within the span of the last decade or so, interlocking paving stones have become the most popular choice for hardscaping outdoor spaces. Perhaps you […]

As the dead of winter rears its ugly head, some Rock Valley and Sioux Center homeowners seem to believe the season for enjoying their outdoor spaces is over. Why would you create a beautiful outdoor gathering place only to use it for half the year (or less)? Don’t let lower temperatures scare you back indoors. […]

Proper landscape lighting is fundamental on the quest for creating the desired outdoor mood. The term “beam angle” refers to the angle at which light extends out from a lightsource. In landscape design, this important concept can help you decide which types of lights will work best for different aspects of your outdoor space. By […]

The brightness or dimness of your landscape lighting will play a major role in creating the right mood, aesthetic, and feel for your outdoor space. This brightness or dimness is referred to as the “light level” or “lumen output,” and getting it right is an important part of creating landscape lighting that is both beautiful […]

Outdoor living spaces have become so popular that people are putting just as much time, money, and effort into creating killer outdoor kitchens and living rooms as they are indoor counterparts. If you want to get the most enjoyment from your Sioux Falls yard, however, you need to consider the best way to take your […]