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Why You Should Use a Professional Landscape Designer
By: Alexis B.Picture this: Your neighbor just had their yard redone by a landscape designer, and suddenly their home looks like it belongs in a magazine. You peek at your own lawn and think, “I’ll just grab some mulch and plants from the hardware store, and it’ll be good as new!” Let me stop you right there. ...
The Secrets to a Low-Maintenance, High-Style Back Yard
By: Alexis B.We love a beautifully designed back yard. Outdoor dinners under twinkling lights, some comfy patio furniture, and a fire pit for good measure? Yes please! The part that we don’t love is all the mowing, pruning, weeding, and watering that goes into maintaining it. Luckily, you don’t have to choose between style and your sanity. ...
Five Back Yard Design Must-Haves for Barbecue Season
By: Alexis B.Can you hear it? Summer’s close enough that the grill is starting to whisper your name. Evenings are longer, drinks are colder, and the urge to gather with friends over burgers is officially on! But before you even throw a brat onto that grill, you should probably take a look at your back yard design. ...
Stepping Stones for Garden, Yard, and More: Inspiration
By: SarahStepping stones function for way finding, creating paths through yards, gardens, or simply from one thing to another. But they can also be beautiful. Choosing a particular type of stone will inject personality into your home’s exterior. Large rounded slabs, small mismatched pieces, or rectangles placed in a pattern all say something about your style. ...