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12 Xeriscape Ideas for a Modern Low-Maintenance Look
By: ClaireAs sunny days scorch thirsty yards, xeriscape design can bring relief to dried-out landscapes and tapped-out water bills. Xeriscape (pronounced zeer-i-scape) is landscape design that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation beyond what nature provides, and our virtual exterior designers can show you how this environmentally friendly design can transform your home. Xeriscape uses drought-tolerant ...
8 Backyard Makeovers That Are Just Stunning
By: TessaThere’s no arguing that backyards are meaningful places. So many childhood memories develop between the fences, and everyone loves a good chat with friends under some twinkle lights. As much as our exterior designers love enhancing curb appeal, there’s something extra special about drafting up beautiful back-of-home plans. We’ve curated a list of eight stunning ...
11 Xeriscape Low Water Plants
By: ClaireOne of this year’s biggest housing trends is sustainability, and few things are more sustainable than a drought-tolerant, low-water landscape. Xeriscape, the landscaping practice of reducing or eliminating the need for irrigation, is a growing trend in exterior design. The virtual home design experts at brick&batten can show you new ways to increase your curb ...
10 Ideas to Liven Up Your Landscaping this Fall
By: TessaContrary to popular belief, early fall is actually a great time to dig into some landscaping work. The summer sun finally starts to back off, but it’s still warm enough for perennials to establish a root system before the first winter frost. In fact, some landscapers argue that flowers, shrubs, and trees planted in the ...
17 Gorgeous Late-Summer & Fall Flowers to Liven Your Landscaping
By: TessaContrary to popular belief, spring and summer don’t get all the fun when it comes to beautiful blooms. With some strategic plant choices, you can have your garden beds flourishing during three out of the four seasons. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite late-summer & fall flowers to liven your landscaping. We know that ...
5 Landscape Ideas To Make Any Home Stand Out
By: TessaAt brick&batten, we’ve been in the virtual redesign game for quite a while now. This means we’ve got some secret landscape ideas up our sleeves to make any home stand out…and we’ve decided to spill a few. So if you’ve hit a wall with your plans and you’re lacking inspiration, this one is for you. ...
12 TIPS for Home Exterior Design in 2019
By: Cassie McDowell12 TIPS for Home Exterior Design in 2019 We have cultivated some projects and come up with 12 TIPS to help with your house exterior design. A beautiful house exterior is just as important, if not more important, than a beautiful interior. Maybe it’s time to show your house some love with simple changes that ...
May is National Moving Month: Let’s Get Your Home’s Exterior Ready
By: Cassie McDowellMay is National Moving Month: Let’s Get Your Home’s Exterior Ready Looking to sell your home and ready to make a great first impression? Being that May is National Moving Month, this is the perfect time to discuss how to get your home exterior ready for guests. Most potential home buyers decide within seconds if ...
House Exterior Fails and Fixes
By: Cassie McDowellHave you fallen victim to these simple house exterior fails? Maybe it’s too much House Beautiful or wine with the neighbor… Whatever the reason, you’re smarter than that! Take a step back. Evaluate. And let’s get to work on fixing these house fails with simple changes. House Fail #1: If it doesn’t fit, don’t wear ...
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