A more prevalent style of home improvement nowadays is to complement your landscaping with some nice hardscaping. As opposed to maintaining plants and gardens, the term hardscape refers to the addition of human artifices to decorate your lawn or garden. One of the most common methods of doing this is by adding stone structures like walls and path, hence the ‘hard’ in hardscaping. You can use hardscaping to improve your house by finding pleasing varieties of different types of stone and arranging them in an appropriate way.

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While considering the interior decoration of a home is generally the first priority for new homeowners, the surrounding yard space of a property deserves a moment of design planning, as well. After all, your yard invites the world to see your great taste and personal style, giving everyone in the neighborhood reason to stop and stare as they pass. Looking to enhance your outdoor living space? Opt for a design that includes landscaping and stone masonry for a powerful statement piece that calls out to you, your family and your undoubtedly-impressed visitors.

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Beautiful gardens are a feature of many landscaping plans. Well-designed and appropriately placed, gardens can enhance the beauty of your property. Whether you’re updating your existing plan or considering a change, there are a number of things to consider when planning your garden landscapes.

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When it comes to landscaping, most homeowners opt for flowers, bushes and mulch, but many fail to consider the most essential plant of all: the tree. This is because most people tend to think of big soaring oaks, giant redwoods or even the evergreen pine, all of which are much too large for most residential spaces. However, there are smaller options for tree lovers with smaller spaces. If you’re interested in planting one or several trees in your yard, a professional tree service can help you identify the best dwarf trees for your small-yard design.

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While you may not be considering selling or moving your home anytime soon, every purchase or decision you make regarding your home should add value to the property. Landscaping is one of the most significant investments you can make to a residential property, but too many homeowners neglect the exterior of their homes, failing to see the resale value of plant life and patios. However, never underestimate the value of curb appeal; it’s real and beneficial in more ways than one.

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The chill in the air has gone away and summer is approaching fast. Have you started to look forward to relaxing in your lush beautiful yard during the warm season? Spring is a great time to make landscaping plans. If you are looking to plan a space that is eye-catching, inviting and functional, here are some ideas to get you started when contacting a professional landscaper.

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If you’re looking to revamp your outdoor space, researching different landscape design ideas is a great place to start. There are so many ways to update your landscaping so it looks beautiful and offers a peaceful living space for you to spend time with loved ones. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind as you begin to place your landscaping. 

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Adding a walkway to your home can help break up your yard, increase property value and create a safe path for people to walk. If you’re thinking about adding a walkway to your home, here are some design tips to help you get the best walkway.

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Not all retaining walls are created equal. Each serves a different purpose and contributes to the integrity of different areas of a home or building. Before constructing a new structure, masonry professionals must take into account which type of wall would work best to ensure the overall integrity of the building. Below are just four of the most important types of walls used in the construction of new homes:

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Landscaping with stone is a popular option as stone is low maintenance, durable and clean looking. That said, there are a dozen designs you can create with stone, and even more masonry options. There are pebbles, pavers and rain rocks, brick, granite and concrete. For tips on how to use stone in your landscaping, consider the following:

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