When you see a house that needs some work but is structurally sound, you say it has “good bones.” The same can be true for a landscape. You might take a look around your front and back yards and wonder what on earth happened to them. When did the walkway pavers start tipping at all […]
Solutions to the Most Persistent Backyard Drainage Problems
If you see that parts of your lawn are rutting and eroding, that your patio or walkways have spots of standing water, or that small streams emerge in your yard every time it rains, you’ve got drainage problems. Besides standing water and damp spots, you may also observe that parts of your garden start to […]
Three Things to Consider When Planning Your Front Yard Landscape
If you are thinking about taking the leap and investing in front yard landscaping, you’ll want to consider all the angles to be sure you don’t overlook anything that might make your project fall short of your expectations. It is essential to take an inventory of all the functional and aesthetic characteristics that will form […]
How to Brighten the Way to Your Front Door
Most homes come with basic utility lighting at the front of the house. That basic outdoor lighting plan will usually include an overhead fixture that illuminates the entry porch area. There may also be a few low to the ground path lights and a lamp post at the start of the front walkway. However, if […]
Landscape Design Elements That Improve Front Yard Privacy
The purpose of front yard landscaping tends to be presentational because it is the public-facing side of your house. It’s about appearances, making a good impression on visitors or passersby. The landscape leading up to and bordering your home is designed to show a beautiful setting that frames your house in a pretty picture that […]
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