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Do I Need A Landscape Architect?

female landscape architect hovering above a design

If you are thinking of making some changes to your property but aren’t quite sure what comes first, you are in good company. Most people when faced with making changes to their property seek professional help one way or another. Some will go directly to a contractor who will be doing the work. Others might […]

What Is A Retaining Wall? 6 Material Types

circular gray retaining walls with yellow and orange flowers

If you have a sloping backyard, whether it’s up and away from the house or down and away from the house you might have wondered how to level your backyard.  If you called a contractor, landscaper or landscape architect, you probably heard the words ‘retaining wall’ thrown around a lot in conversation.  But what is […]

How Much To Get Rid Of Inground Pool?

old unused inground pool with green pool water in a backyard awaiting removal

When an inground pool has outlived its usefulness and become an eyesore, there are a few different options. You can move, and let someone else renovate the pool, but this is not going to go well since a house with a swampy pool may have trouble selling. Then there’s renovating the pool back to its […]

Can Outdoor Rugs Get Wet?

patio couch and coffee table over a gray outdoor rug on a brown patio

When designing your backyard patio space it’s ideal to begin with the furniture layout. This will provide you with the clearances and spacial considerations you need to ensure you can walk around the table, get to the sitting area, and so on. Once you have your furniture in place however, it can feel like something […]

Do Concrete Bag Retaining Walls Last?

large concrete bag retaining wall alongside a sloping driveway

There are many ways to build a retaining wall and even more opinions about what is best.  You may have heard of building a retaining wall with bagged concrete.  Though there’s plenty of youtube videos and photos online saying it’s a viable solution, you may be a little skeptical.  You may find yourself asking do concrete […]