You can enjoy the benefits of a sustainable landscape, whether you start from scratch or add environmentally-friendly materials and plants to an existing space. Sustainable and green landscaping ideas can be incorporated into residential and commercial properties and enhance the local ecology. Working with a landscape designer makes it easy to incorporate sustainable elements into … Read more

Outdoor Kitchen Ideas on a Budget Summer is the season to indulge in outdoor living. Everyone loves alfresco dining and spending a lazy evening lounging under the stars with a few friends while drinking a cocktail or two. An outdoor kitchen and living area make it easy to extend your current entertainment space and make … Read more

Are you one of thousands of homeowners who are letting your beautiful patio go to waste this summer because you can’t stand being outside in the heat? There is no need to call off your July Fourth BBQ or stay inside all summer long with the A/C cranked up because of the local weather forecast. … Read more

Good backyard lighting offers both a safer and more attractive property. Ample lighting helps to prevent injuries and to deter vandalism and other crimes. But lighting is not only functional. When a home is properly lit, the lightscape will add beauty by emphasizing a property’s soft and hard landscaping features and creating a specific mood. … Read more

There is nothing more relaxing than spending the day having fun with your friends or family in your own yard. Unfortunately, every neighborhood has a nosy neighbor or two, and keeping your yard from those prying eyes is a constant struggle. Over the last few years, the problem has only grown worse as developers are … Read more

A pool deck adds safety and style to your swimming pool. But the material matters. Before you build a pool deck, you need to choose the best building material for your situation. There are several different pool decking materials you can choose. Your Pool Deck Options Which type of decking material is right for your … Read more

You look at your yard, front or back, and see it as pretty complete. You have beautiful plants. A small, productive garden. You have almost everything you need to enjoy your outdoor space. But something is missing. For many outdoor spaces, that missing aspect to complete your yard is a outdoor water fountain. It is … Read more

Some areas of your house don’t get much sun. Certain corners, maybe whole sections, of your yard can be shady. And there’s nothing you can do, short of moving your house or repositioning the movement of the sun, to give those areas more sun. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have colorful flowers and plants … Read more

Grow your own container garden. Start small and get creative. You want a garden. You want fresh vegetables, flavorful herbs, and beautiful flowers you grew yourself. But you may think you need lots of land to till up to plant a garden. Or that you need access to a community garden. Any space with access … Read more

Outdoor spaces such as patios, backyards, gardens, lawns, etc., are perfect spots to entertain in. If you like to socialize and throw parties, you should consider transforming your plain backyard or patio into an outdoor entertainment area. If you plan the design well, you won’t have to spend too much time or money on the … Read more