Landscaping
Extend the Season with an Outdoor Fireplace
LandscapingExtend the Season with an Outdoor Fireplace May 09, 2014 Besides providing warmth and ambiance, outdoor fireplaces also help transform your outdoor space into a comfortable living and relaxation area. Outdoor fireplaces can allow you to enjoy the outdoors during gatherings despite chilly or cold weather. As a design anchor, an outdoor fireplace tends to […]
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Spring Containers Bring Life to Outdoor Spaces
LandscapingApr 20, 2014 While the transition from Winter to Spring can be quicker in the warmer southern regions of the country, the northern areas may continue experiencing Winter for weeks. Irrespective of the location of your garden, Spring containers make the arrival of the season fun and infuse enthusiasm in household activities backdropped by beautiful […]
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Maintaining a Healthy Garden
LandscapingMaintaining a Healthy Garden Apr 04, 2014 Maintaining healthy and biologically active soil in your garden contributes to healthier plants that are less vulnerable to disease and pests, vibrant growth and less runoff or wasted water. Soil is comprised of many types of microbes, bacteria and fungi that avail plants by providing necessary minerals as […]
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And the Beautification Award Goes To
LandscapingAnd the Beautification Award Goes To Apr 01, 2014 We love it when communities validate our work by giving our clients awards for their spectacular green spaces. Thanks to Gian for letting us know about the Beautification Award from Gold Coast Neighbors, and thanks to the Gold Coast Neighborhood Association for honoring those who make their […]
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How to Clean Your Hardscape
LandscapingHow to Clean Your Hardscape Mar 21, 2014 With spring upon us, green thumbs are preparing for the planting season. Before planting, though, it’s important to prepare your pavers and other hardscapes to show off the fruits of your labor. Oil, dirt, efflorescence, rust, mineral staining, as well as manmade stains may have your garden […]
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Backyard Patio Design | Landscape Design Planning, Tips & Inspiration
LandscapingBackyard Patio Design | Landscape Design Planning, Tips & Inspiration Jul 11, 2011 Whether you want to expand your entertainment area for guests, create an intimate hideaway for your morning coffee, or create an owner’s retreat off your master bedroom, a patio is a great way to incorporate the outdoors into your living space. To […]
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Be Colorful All Summer with Long-Blooming Perennials
Landscaping[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Be Colorful All Summer with Long-Blooming Perennials Jul 08, 2011 If you crave color all summer long without the headache of frequent replanting, long-blooming perennials may be the plants you need. Careful selection and planning with many plants that bloom for a short period can result in the same continuous bloom sequence, but long-blooming […]
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Curb Appeal: Commercial Curb Appeal
Landscaping[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Curb Appeal: Commercial Curb Appeal Jul 06, 2011 As part of our curb appeal series, we want to focus on some curb appeal outside (so to speak) of the residential curb appeal. Commercial curb appeal is an important element of commercial construction and can make your building look truly beautiful, attract the right type of tenant and clientele, […]
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Container and Pot Gardening
Landscaping[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Container and Pot Gardening Jun 10, 2011 “The greatest honor that can be paid to the work of art, on its pedestal of ritual display, is to describe it with sensory completeness.” – Camille Paglia If plants are art, and I believe that they are, then they too can (and sometimes should) be placed […]
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Courtyard Landscape Design
Landscaping[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Courtyard Landscape Design Jun 07, 2011 You know by now that entryway curb appeal is important to create an inviting and appealing home. Everyone wants to know how to attract home buyers and often they will consult a curb appeal specialist for the explicit purpose of making their home attractive to buyers. But front yard curb […]
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