Posts Tagged ‘sustainable landscaping’
Designing a Backyard Recreation Pond
If you have been researching water feature landscaping options, you may have come across recreational ponds. We can all agree that they are a luxurious and functional alternative to swimming pools. They add the immense beauty of a water feature while remaining optimal for swimming and lounging. Do it Yourself or Hire a Professional? Anytime…
Read MorePermeable Paving Options for Residential Driveways
After years of wear and tear, you may need to repave your driveway. In your online research travels, you may have come across the eco-friendly benefits of permeable pavement options. You should consider landscaping options that are better for the environment before all else. The great thing about permeable pavement is the wide variety of…
Read MoreBenefits of Permeable Paver Driveways
When thinking about what type of driveway to install in your home, it is important to consider a few different things. First of all, what will it look like? What sort of aesthetic are you going for in your home? Remember, the driveway is one of the first things people will see when they pull…
Read MoreInterlock Walkways To Boost Curb Appeal
If you are looking for a way to boost your home’s curb appeal, then consider putting in a lovely front walkway. It can completely change an outside area and transform it into a beautiful space that can be enjoyed by everyone. So, what type of walkway should you invest in? There are several different types…
Read MoreBenefits of an Interlock Driveway
Creating a beautiful home takes a lot of time and dedication. Designing the perfect aesthetic for your home and garden is essential to making it feel more like your own oasis and less like four walls. But a beautiful home starts from the outside. Yes, even the driveway plays a big part in setting the…
Read MoreAdding Large Waterfalls to Natural Ponds
Having a body of water near your home can be incredibly relaxing. Ponds on your property can give your home a calming and natural feel. If a pond can bring that to your home, then imagine what a waterfall can do to the space. Not only does water create a wonderful ambiance, but the sound…
Read MoreHow to Create a Backyard Oasis
Peaceful, relaxing, and almost spiritual — backyard oases are just what we need in an ever-frantic world Sometimes we need to escape from the world around us. What better place to do it than in our own backyards? We’re going to go over some of the things you should consider for creating the perfect backyard…
Read MoreHow to Know When to Hire a Landscape Designer
Should you DIY or should you hire? Lots of people like to work in their own gardens, it comes back to our roots as humanity where putting things in the ground was our very way of life. These days, most of us don’t have to focus on landscaping design and planting gardens just to live…
Read More5 Ways to Avoid the Most Common Koi Pond Building Mistakes.
If you’re thinking about building a koi pond, there’s a few things to keep in mind when DIY-ing it, some of these mistakes can be costly to fix but, more importantly, can also result in killing your fish! Read on to find out how to avoid the most common mistakes when building your koi pond.…
Read MoreHow to Make an Inviting Front Yard Landscape
6 Great Tips and Tricks for Making Your Outdoor Space an Inviting One Illuminate your Yard Possibly the most useful tip in the list is our first. Lighting is the number one differentiator between good front yards and the best ones. Depending on your house itself, you may want to light up specific features on…
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