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Things to expect from a landscape designer

Are you planning to transform your home through landscape design? If yes, then below are things to expect from a landscape designer. Thorough site analysis A good landscape designer should first survey your property to get a better understanding of your compound and what you want to accomplish. Landscape design The designer should then discuss…
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3 reasons to consider a water feature

If you are considering a landscaping project in your yard, give serious weight to the idea of adding a water feature. Here are three reasons to include one in your design plans. The quiet, steady sounds of nature are relaxing. A soothing water feature can quickly become a favorite spot to unwind after a long…
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Use your garden 3 seasons a year

  Have you ever spent a summer day enjoying your garden and wished that you could extend the amount of time that you could use it? With the right design and accouterments such as an outdoor fireplace or fire pit, your dreams could easily become a reality! Landscape design means so much more than lawn…
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Why you need an outdoor fireplace

An outdoor fireplace extends the livability of your yard during the cold season. It allows you to enjoy a clear night with your loved ones and have friends over for parties. Outdoor fireplaces also create warm atmospheres suitable for entertaining guests. A professionally installed fireplace reduces the likelihood of fire hazards and keeps your family…
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Thinking of an outdoor kitchen?

Living in Colorado, who doesn’t want to spend lots of time outdoors? Adding an outdoor kitchen, with possibilities from a small deck to a grand affair, surely adds to the fun. If this is in your thoughts, there are some key decisions to consider. Where will you locate it? Which building materials will offer both…
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Trends in modern landscape design

Plant trends come and go – new flower varieties or colors, for instance – but the appeal of a well-designed yard is timeless. While many people have ideas of what they would like the yard of their dreams to look like, they need a landscaping company to bring it to life. Over the last decade,…
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Selling your home? How a landscaping company can help!

If you are looking to sell your home, it really pays dividends to ask a landscaping company team to both organize a clean-up and also consider how landscaping improvements can make your property more saleable. For a limited outlay, professional landscaping can add much to the appearance; and let’s face it, first impressions are so…
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Why hire a landscape designer?

You want your yard to look nice, but you’re not sure exactly how to make that happen. That’s where a landscape designer can help. Ideas – Not everyone is creative by nature. That’s okay, most landscape designers have the ability to come up with new and creative ideas for your yard. Site – Each location…
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Pick concrete elements to improve your landscape

Home and business owners often think about landscaping in terms of arranging and modifying plants and other natural landscaping materials like soil and rocks. Yet, landscape design has evolved to include more man-made elements such as concrete. So, why use concrete? Endless forms Concrete is a building material that has liquid qualities before it sets.…
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Front Yard Landscape Ideas

While many look forward to a terrific backyard retreat, you shouldn’t neglect the front yard. Curb appeal is important. Landscape design can go a long way toward making a good first impression. Hedges- Planting hedges, such as boxwood, along an entry path, can be a great way to add a touch of class. Water Feature-…