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Find Retreat in Your Backyard

May 13, 2019 by Jennifer Noyes

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As a busy day at the office or driving kids to soccer practice and music lessons, a calm quiet evening in your backyard may be just what you need to decompress. There are many benefits to having a customized outdoor living space, and while they are great for entertaining, they are just as beneficial to your own health and happiness. Here are several things to include when designing your backyard retreat.

Covered Patio or Deck Space

Although it’s okay to enjoy nature from a picnic blanket in the grass, it is much nicer to have a custom-built porch or deck from which to gaze at the sunset. Bringing in a contractor allows you to maximize the space available and get the best square footage for the money. Adding a covering, whether a specially-designed pergola or sunshade, can increase the amount of time you spend in your outdoor living zone.

Comfortable but Functional Furniture

Once you have your space built, the furniture is key to kicking back and enjoying every moment outside. Focus on the durability of pieces and work with materials that compliment your location. If your space is covered, you will have more options available as the pieces selected will be less susceptible to weathering. You also need to consider your space. Don’t crowd too much into the area. It should flow and provide a sense of openness, while still meeting functionality and offer enough seating.

Bring the Heat

Adding a customized fireplace adds a whole new level of relaxation to your outdoor living space. Built to fit with your space and entertainment needs in minds, this can provide heat on a chilly evening or simply be a gathering spot for backyard barbecues.

When you work with the right contractor, you can find your backyard transformed into a private retreat. Take advantage of the real estate your backyard offers and create a new spot for relaxation and entertainment.

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How to Create a Stunning Spring Landscape

April 12, 2019 by Jennifer Noyes

When people think of spring, it is likely that images of warm weather, new beginnings and more sunlight come to mind. One thing that stands out for many is the flora that comes into bloom and is at its peak during this season. However, even with ideal weather and growing conditions, it is important to be proactive and have a plan ready well in advance to ensure you are successful with your spring landscaping.

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Outdoor Living Can Improve Your Home’s Value and the Quality of Your Life

March 10, 2019 by Jennifer Noyes

When you add a deck, patio or outdoor living space to your home, you can not only increase the function and value of your home but also, you can improve the overall quality of your life. A strategically planned, inviting and comfortable outside living space can take the pressure off your home and give your family more ways to connect. Whether you plan to create an outdoor space in which you can cook, eat, relax or play, your family will find a whole new level of enjoyment in your home when you stop dreaming about adding an outdoor space and start building.

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4 Landscaping Styles to Inspire Your Next Gardening Project

February 5, 2019 by Jennifer Noyes

In addition to improving your home’s curb appeal, a well-planned landscape design can transform even a modest yard into a charming oasis. But, between choosing the right plants to deciding on hardscaping features, it can be hard to know where to get started. Here are four popular landscaping styles inspired by gardens from around the world to inspire your own project.

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Landscaping Design Company for Your Next Project

January 5, 2019 by Jennifer Noyes

From helping you select the perfect plantings to complement your home to installing hardscape features that transform the way you use your outdoor spaces, a full-service landscape design company can help your yard reach its fullest potential. Here are a few tips on what to expect and what to look for when planning your next project.

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6 Tips for Designing a Beautiful Garden Landscape

December 5, 2018 by Jennifer Noyes

From peaceful patio retreats to dramatic flowerbed spreads, creating a beautiful garden landscape design is all about the planning. Here are five quick tips to help you lay the groundwork for your next project.

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Creating a Beautiful Yard with the Help of a Professional

November 13, 2018 by Jennifer Noyes

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One of the best ways to extend the beauty of your hone is to enhance the outdoor space with beautiful garden hardscapes. Rather than a garden that is only beautiful when all the flowers and plants are in bloom, a masonry expert can help you make your garden a focal point of your home all year long.

 

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How to Add More Appeal to Your Property

October 26, 2018 by Jennifer Noyes

Have you decided to put your home on the market? Perhaps you just want to create a more comfortable outdoor living space. Regardless of why you’re interested in landscaping for your yard, there is another method to consider as well: hardscaping. Adding stone elements to your yard will make it elegant, sophisticated and gorgeous.

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Sweeten Your Yard With Ornamental Trees and Plants

September 25, 2018 by Jennifer Noyes

In terms of your yard, ornamental trees and plants are the icing on the cake. Without them, a yard can look bare and boring. But with a careful selection of landscaping trees and plants, you can transform your yard into a place of beauty. [Read more…]

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Estimating Landscape Design Costs

August 13, 2018 by Jennifer Noyes

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One of the most effective ways to improve the curb appeal of your home is to upgrade your landscaping. Whether you’re trying to brighten up your property for your own benefit, or preparing to sell, a quality landscape design can immediately upgrade the look and feel of your property.

 

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