Posts with Category: Landscaping Tips

Down Lighting vs Up Lighting: What You Should Know
February 9, 2018

Down Lighting vs Up Lighting: What You Should Know

During the daylight hours, all the hard work your put into your exterior spaces is on full display. Your landscaping and hardscaping features provide the gorgeous curb appeal that makes your property the crown jewel of the neighborhood, and the outdoor kitchen and lounge areas in the backyard create a relaxing entertaining space for family […]

5 Great Fire Features to Liven Up Your Yard
February 5, 2018

5 Great Fire Features to Liven Up Your Yard

There’s nothing quite as mesmerizing as merrily dancing flames, and there’s just no denying the draw of an outdoor fire when the weather is brisk, the night is dark, and family and friends are looking for a cozy spot to gather and socialize despite the gathering gloom after sunset.In other words, it’s high time you […]

4 Hot Landscape Lighting Design Trends for 2018
February 2, 2018

4 Hot Landscape Lighting Design Trends for 2018

Many Sioux Falls homeowners work hard to create an outdoor sanctuary complete with luscious landscaping, ornate patios and pathways, and useful extras like fire features, pavilions, or even an outdoor kitchen. It’s surprising, then, how many neglect the landscape lighting that takes their outdoor spaces from day to night. If your yard is perfect, except […]

Wow Potential Buyers with These 5 Front and Backyard Landscape Design Tips
January 19, 2018

Wow Potential Buyers with These 5 Front and Backyard Landscape Design Tips

Your Sioux Falls home could be the gem of the neighborhood, but buyers might never make it inside if the exterior is nothing but a boring stretch of grass, or worse, a barren wasteland with no landscaping at all. First impressions are important, and whether you like it or not, your front and backyard say […]

Bring a Warm and Relaxing Feeling to Your Backyard with an Outdoor Fireplace
January 15, 2018

Bring a Warm and Relaxing Feeling to Your Backyard with an Outdoor Fireplace

If you love the great outdoors and the relaxing feeling you get from communing with nature, chances are you’ve taken steps to turn your boring backyard into the welcoming oasis you prefer. You’ve added dynamic landscape design to create a lush outdoor space that not only offers visual appeal, but also ensures privacy screening from […]

How to Get the Most Value from Your Outdoor Kitchen
January 12, 2018

How to Get the Most Value from Your Outdoor Kitchen

You might not think you need more than a grill to gain the greatest enjoyment from your backyard, but when you decide to add an outdoor kitchen, you’ll not only increase the utility and entertaining potential of your home, but you can also add monetary value to your Sioux Falls property. However, you need to […]

Hot Outdoor Pavilion Design Trends for 2018
January 8, 2018

Hot Outdoor Pavilion Design Trends for 2018

An outdoor pavilion is a great way to add utility, as well as aesthetic and monetary value to your property. It can help to transform the look of your yard and provide a space for your family to lounge or to entertain guests. In addition, there is no shortage of options when it comes to […]

How to Choose the Right Paver Shapes and Patterns
November 20, 2017

How to Choose the Right Paver Shapes and Patterns

A large expanse of grass in your backyard can be pretty boring, and one way to break up the space is to add patios and walkways. Even if your yard is a riot of colorful flora displayed in a variety of horizontal and vertical planes, and you have additions like pergolas and pavilions, you probably […]

How Pergolas and Pavilions Add Value to Your Home
November 17, 2017

How Pergolas and Pavilions Add Value to Your Home

When you purchase a new home, there are probably dozens of upgrades on your to-do list, both inside and out. If you’re lucky, your home already features the landscaping, hardscaping, and irrigation infrastructure needed to maintain a beautiful backyard oasis. This provides the perfect platform on which to begin personalizing your outdoor design with additions […]

Garden Arbors: The Easy Way to Enhance Your Yard
November 13, 2017

Garden Arbors: The Easy Way to Enhance Your Yard

You may have heard the terms ͞pergola͟ and ͞arbor͟ used interchangeably, and while the two structures are alike, there are a couple of key differences. Both of these backyard structures tend to consist of support beams and an overhead lattice, perfect for training vines and adding some measure of shade and privacy. However, pergolas are […]