Your Yard is the Biggest Room in Your Home Outdoor living spaces are one of the top ways to invest in your property as a homeowner. Planning your outdoor space should take just as much preparation as it would to build an addition or garage. Hiring a professional landscape designer is much like hiring a
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Landscape lighting placement varies depending on the techniques utilized. Highlighting – at the base of an outdoor feature Silhouetting – behind the feature, towards a close wall Shadowing – at the base of feature towards a wall Washing – a few feet away at an indirect angle to a wall or shrubs Up-lighting – low at the base light like
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There are literally 101 ways of landscaping with rocks, and probably hundreds more. When many people think about landscaping they focus only on flowers, ground covers, shrubs and trees. The elements missing in this type of landscape design are stones and rocks, which provide varying heights and contours that keep the backyard landscape interesting and
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Creative patio ideas can transform a mundane outdoor area into an oasis of tranquility or the hub of your family’s summer activities. While patio decorating ideas abound, you have to have a plan to achieve the effect you want. Initial considerations should be the space available, budget, and needs of your family. First, sketch your
While there is nothing that can’t be fixed with a little hard work, the key to your satisfaction and peace of mind is learning how to avoid landscaping mistakes before they happen. Failure to Plan Thumbing through gardening magazines or strolling through your local nursery may spark your imagination and enthusiasm but coming home with
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Charcoal vs. gas grill, also known as the “Great Debate.” Our simple pros and cons list will help you decide which grill is best for your family. Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to charcoal and gas grilling. Which type of grill is the best? Is there a correct choice for whipping up amazing grilling recipes?
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Deer are infamous for damaging trees and shrubs. Hungry animals may browse on leaves, pine needles, buds, or bark. But deer don’t just eat your landscape; territorial bucks can also kill trees by scraping them with their antlers. Young and recently planted landscapes are the most susceptible to these animal antics, so take steps now
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By Outdoor Living By Belgard Looking ahead into 2021, we see some new outdoor living trends emerging. Much of this movement has been influenced by the rapid cultural shifts in lifestyle caused by the pandemic. As more homeowners begin to think of their outdoor living spaces as an extension of their interior spaces (and not
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When designing a patio, walkway or driveway, many homeowners have a difficult time choosing between stamped concrete and pavers. In short, concrete pavers are a much better choice for a variety of factors. Let’s look at the pros and cons of each factor. COLOR DURABILITY In most cases, the colors of a stamped concrete design
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Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadwo this year, meaning spring is predicted to come early! That is great news for everyone in the Warsaw, In & Syracuse, IN areas! It’s been one of the worst winters in recent memory simply because we haven’t had much snow at all. If you want to augment, update,
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