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Nov
Evergreens vs. Shade Trees (Pros/Cons/Uses)
When it comes to choosing trees for your landscape, the choices can be overwhelming. Even when broken into two categories – those that keep their foliage vs. those that...
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16NovRead MoreDeer, Our Four-Legged Friends
There’s often a love-hate relationship with deer wandering through home landscapes. On the one hand, they are beautiful, graceful creatures whose ancestors roamed free before the advent of the...
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01NovRead MoreSolar Technology & Off-Grid Solutions
Rising energy costs and environmental concerns are driving more and more homeowners to consider alternative ways to operate their homes. Thankfully, the increased demand, coupled with technological advancements, means...
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18OctRead MoreComposite Decking & Railing Systems
If you’re a purist, you may think that wood decks are the only way to build. They are natural, offer many choices in wood types and finishes, and materials...
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30SepRead More
Koi ponds, water features, fountains and … fire
Balancing elements throughout a landscape plan is the hallmark of beautiful design. Every landscape aims to have the right portion of hardscape, organic materials, wood, metal, open and planted...
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15SepRead MoreWho doesn’t want a little more privacy in their yard?
No matter if your neighbors are close enough to touch or more than an acre away, we all want to feel like we are tucked into our own sanctuary...
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30AugRead More
Eco-Friendly Materials and Design Strategies in the Garden
It seems evident that something as organic as a landscape would also be good for the environment, but that’s not necessarily the case. Since we can have plant species...
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16AugRead More
Synthetic Turf and Possible Uses
Synthetic turf used to get a bad rap. The “fake grass” of decades ago looked cheap, shiny, and, well, nothing like the real thing. Today that is far from...
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22JunRead MoreThink a Pool Is Out of the Question? Think Again!
A backyard pool is a popular request among homeowners who want to add luxury and enjoyment to their homes. Yet, the dream of having a pool is often met...
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15JunRead MoreGarden Design Strategies for Courtyards and Small Spaces
Here in our region, we are blessed with many options for putting down roots – from rolling countryside to manicured suburbs, city brownstones and townhomes. Each has its own...