Most people consider retaining walls an option only for properties that have a slope or hills. This is one of the biggest misconceptions of how a retaining wall can function. You can combine the hardscapes of retaining walls and patios to create an inviting atmosphere outdoors. They can serve you and your loved ones as…
Searching for the right landscapers that will be able to design and maintain your property can be overwhelming. This is especially true if you know little to none about landscaping and what questions you need answered regarding your yard. There are certain aspects in life that are better to consult professionals on, and landscaping is…
When it comes to hardscaping, how do you know you have premium hardscape solutions and designs for your property? Two components of landscaping exist in this world. On one hand you have hardscaping and the other is called soft scaping. Hardscaping consists of hard landscape materials in your built environment structures on your property.…
Save time and energy of walking back in your home and back outdoors with your own beautiful outdoor wet bar. Going on a retreat or vacation where there is an outdoor bar can feel like a dream come true. How can you even bring something like that back to your home? Is it even…
What can take your outdoor living space from “a work in progress” to “a finished and polished look”? Or from “okay” to “breathtaking”? One of the details commonly overlooked that can accomplish that finished look are light fixtures on your structures. Lighting is not just for the walls on your home. You can invest…
Are attached roof structures really all that they say they are? YES! Some seasons seem to go by faster than others. In the Midwest, it can feel like winter is never ending. Spending the holidays indoors, snuggling in a warm blanket by the fire with a warm beverage is ideal. Once those holidays are…
Before deciding what plants and trees you want in your outdoor living space, you need to make plans for a sustainable landscape. What exactly does that mean? Sustainable landscaping is when you practice the art and science of designing a space that offset negative environmental impacts, are low maintenance, and feature native plants that…
By adding embellishments to your property, you can certainly add more time outdoors with loved ones, celebrate special moments, and increase value to your home. One of the more popular additions people choose for their outdoor living space is a pergola. There are various types of pergolas out there, but they are hardscape features that…
What goes into creating the ideal pavilion designs for your outdoor living space? Spending time outside is precious. Appreciating the weather, day or night, is something Midwesterners do come the warmer months of the year. What if you didn’t have to wait for those warmer months? What if you could appreciate an outdoor living space…
Have you ever come home from a long day’s work and needed to relax outdoors, but your yard isn’t the most inviting? Is your outdoor living space in dire need of some professional help? It may be time to hunt down the best landscape contractors near you to truly create a peaceful and/or playful design…