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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 ...
How to Build a House — A Full Guide Through the Process
By: ClaireAre you looking for information on how to build a house? When you picture your dream home, you probably know what you want it to look like. Does it have large windows that bathe your rooms in light? Is it in a kid-friendly neighborhood with tall trees? Maybe there’s an art studio or workout room. ...
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 ...
15 Colorful Fall-Blooming Perennial Flowers We Just Love
By: TessaWhat’s better than blooming flowers in your front yard? Flowers that bloom again year after year in your front yard. Yep–We’re talking about perennials, which are nature’s gifts that just keep on giving. While most flowering perennials make their debut in the spring and summer, there are plenty of ones that grace us with their ...
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. ...
Top 10 Landscaping Ideas That Will Wow Your Neighbors
By: TessaYou don’t have to hire a landscaper to obtain a put-together front lawn, and you don’t need to be or hire a pro gardener to maintain it. With a little creativity, you can spruce up your home’s curb appeal and make a lasting impression on your neighbors. Here’s a list of low-maintenance landscaping ideas to ...
8 Low Maintenance Landscaping Plant Combos That You Can Get Anywhere
By: TessaWe certainly don’t want to imagine a world without landscaping plants. These beauties can transform an urban home with a basic front and back yard into a woodland cottage with an outdoor oasis. We believe a beautiful landscape doesn’t need to be hard to maintain. So without further ado, enjoy this list of low maintenance ...
How to Trim and Shape Bushes and Shrubs Like a Pro
By: TessaWe’re all for nature’s wild, carefree beauty. But when it comes to your front lawn, we say leave the sprawling foliage for the forest. By learning how to trim and shape your bushes and shrubs like a pro, you can give your home’s curb appeal a sophisticated look on a shoestring budget. Are you working ...