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…
If you’re looking to create your dream outdoor living space, a picture-perfect patio is typically an element necessary to do so. When you’re searching for design ideas or styles of patios, you’ll find plenty of photos taken in the summer or spring months. Gorgeous backyards with elegant patios to compliment. But what happens during the…
When you are putting together ideas and designing your dream outdoor living space, what type of activities do you wish to add? Most people would love to have a pool or beautiful water feature. We like to ask our clients many questions during the designing phase of their space. If they are interested in the…
Having your own property can be a source of pride for some. Others feel ashamed of their property line because it’s embarrassing, underwhelming, or it isn’t the yard they’ve always wanted. In reality, it doesn’t take much to design and install your dream outdoor living space. You simply need to find the right company to…
After the sun goes down, does your home still have the same first-rate look? Your home may look beautiful and breathtaking in the sunlight, but it doesn’t deserve to disappear when nightfall approaches. Your outdoor living space needs proper landscape lighting that highlights your home’s architecture, hardscape features, and property lines. You can have your…
Have you ever visited a friend with a gorgeous outdoor living space? They may have a custom swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and/or dining area. One of the most elegant and breathtaking features to an outdoor living space are designer gazebos. If you have a neighbor or friend with one of these, you will probably leave…
As the seasons change, we begin to miss those sweet summer nights and rays of sunshine for hours on end. One of the best activities over these warm months is swimming in your pool. The second-best activity? Poolside lounging, of course. If you don’t have a pool or want your pool redone, take a mental…