How to Choose the Right Fire Pit

August 2, 2017

With these warm summer nights, many of us want to get outside as much as possible before the rainy weather sets back in. And what better way to enjoy your garden than with friends and family sitting by a fire and roasting some marshmallows. We can’t think of a better way to spend our summer!… Read more >

The Catio

May 18, 2015

I’d like to dedicate this blog post to all of our readers out there who self-identify as crazy cat people. You know who you are. If you have a cat, where is your cat’s favorite spot in the house? Sitting in the window, watching the birds, and yearning to be outside? Chances are he’s also… Read more >

Do I need a retaining wall?

February 19, 2015

It is the classic case of ‘You don’t know what you don’t know’. We often get calls from potential clients that think they know exactly what they need in their yard and don’t understand why it would cost so much to design something that they already have figured out. Sometimes that might be the case,… Read more >

What you need to know before installing a stamped concrete patio

October 3, 2014

It wasn’t long ago that I wrote a blog about patio material options. One of those options was concrete. Concrete comes in many forms but seemingly the most popular is stamped concrete. Not to scare anyone away or divert business from the many talented concrete contractors but there are many variables when it comes to concrete…. Read more >

What patio material is right for your space?

July 26, 2014

The hardscape of the garden creates the structure and backbone of the space and is critical in the overall composition. The hardscape is typically the first element to any space that needs to be designed and installed. Plants are fun, but really should be the last step (the icing on the cake). Hardscape is a… Read more >