Apple pie, the 4th of July, fireworks in the sky, and porches all go together! What better way to celebrate than decorating and entertaining on your porch during this festive day! With a little planning, you can have the best… Continue Reading
Swimming pool and other backyard patios can be largely overlooked when it comes to landscape and swimming pool designs. To the average homeowner, swimming pool patios and dining patios are valued but seriously underestimated in terms of their power to… Continue Reading
If you own a swimming pool you are probably considering getting a swimming pool fence to put around your pool. You probably have the safety of others as your top reason for wanting to get a pool fence, but you’re… Continue Reading
Residential yard fencing comes in an often bewildering selection of sizes, materials, and styles, although vinyl is one of the most widely used. Properly installed and maintained, it can not only provide privacy and security but also add value to… Continue Reading
You slide open the door to your backyard and see nothing but flat land and rows of grass. You wonder what you could do with this space, what incredible parties and barbecues you could have with friends and family should… Continue Reading
Front yard landscape design is an essential part of creating an overall outdoor plan that truly showcases the elegance of your home. The plants, hardscape elements, and other design accessories integrated into your front yard play an important role in… Continue Reading
The right small backyard landscaping ideas can help you squeeze a lot of use out of a little land. Those expansive, perfectly manicured, fancifully landscaped backyards you see in gardening magazines may be beautiful, but most of us don’t have… Continue Reading
Just because you have a small amount of space for small patio landscaping does not mean that you cannot create a stylish and relaxing patio. All it means is you will have to plan a little more and plot out… Continue Reading
When it comes to designing a garden, there are two different philosophies about how to do it. But both philosophies can truly be considered art. One might be called art by design. This is when someone envisions their completed garden… Continue Reading
The first thing you need to consider when designing your pool is its intended use. Do you want to swim laps, do physical therapy, exercise, entertain guests, let the kids have some fun, or impress your neighbors? After all, you… Continue Reading