If you are already about to embark on a front yard landscaping project, now would be the ideal time to bring fresh driveway design ideas into the mix.​ Driveway aesthetics are usually an after-thought (if they are thought of at all) in front yard landscaping. A “makeover” of your driveway surface using new driveway materials […]

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As we mentioned in a previous blog post, when front yard landscaping falls short of expectations, dysfunctional driveway design and blah front walkways are often the culprits. That is because the experience of getting from point A to point B is an essential part of the “arrival experience” that welcomes you home.  If the approach […]

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Landscape architects use stone retaining walls and other hardscape features to define functional areas and to create connections between them. They may use multi-level patios, steps and walkways, for example, to finesse natural elevation changes on a site. Hardscaping and retaining walls give shape to the landscape overall and enhance its natural beauty. Strictly speaking, a […]

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You might think you would need a large backyard to have a patio fire pit or fireplace fitted into your landscape plan, but fire features can be designed to fit almost any size area. Depending on how much yard area is available, options range from stone fireplaces that are monumental in scale to fireboxes (a […]

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This article is meant to help you, the homeowner, better understand what questions to ask in the planning stage so you can work successfully with a landscape design professional to create the perfect setting for that outdoor fireplace you’ve been dreaming of. The first step in the process is to retain a landscape design firm […]

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The Best Materials for Your Backyard Patio Design Flagstone patio or paver patio? Although there are other materials that may be used in a backyard patio design, such as brick and cobblestone, we’re going to focus on the two most popular ones: flagstone (natural stone) and pavers (a manufactured concrete product). Flagstone Patio Materials Natural […]

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