by Lisa Van Liefde | Sep 14, 2018 | Landscape Design, Natural Stone
The fire pit is a warm addition to your outdoor entertainment area! It conjures up such an inviting image: sitting around a cozy fire in your backyard, sipping a favorite drink and enjoying friends and family! There are many different styles of fire pits, using a wide...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 21, 2018 | Cobblestone, Landscape Design
A wide variety of creative material options for garden borders, edges or paths! Reclaimed cobblestone is creative and impressive material to use for garden perimeter border edging or to edge pathways. The image above shows how effective raised cobbles can be to retain...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 1, 2018 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Design
No matter where you live, isn’t it time to consider a more water-wise and fire-safe landscape for your garden? From our friends at Houzz.com, this article “Fire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe” is full of compelling facts and advice...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 25, 2018 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
Consider hiring professionals such as a natural stone supplier and contractor to bring your outdoor hardscape or entertainment area dream to reality. Professionals specializing in hardscape – the areas in your yard such as stone, brick, concrete etc., will work...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 5, 2018 | Landscape Design, Maintenance
Great ideas from the editors at Houzz.com, including: Set aside a place for sun lotions Area to dry beach towels Check your yard for play equipment safety Set aside a special place for summer crafts To-Dos: Your June Home...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 25, 2018 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
Natural stone adds an authentic touch to an outdoor space that nothing else can match. In the book, The Spirit of Stone, landscape designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed guide to the many creative ways that durable stone and gravel can be used in a...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 5, 2018 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
New data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offer an insightful picture of the impact the arts have on the nation’s economy. Among the categories measured, landscape architecture is shown contributing...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 21, 2018 | Curb, Landscape Design
When designing your cobblestone driveway, walkway or patio, consider including a classic finishing touch with impressive antique reclaimed granite or limestone curb imported from Europe! Massive sections of antique limestone and old granite curb can be custom sawn to...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 16, 2018 | Landscape Design, Maintenance
From our friends at HOUZZ.com, and in honor of Spring Equinox, here are helpful tips on how to prepare your garden for Spring! Visit our Houzz page to view all the beautiful natural stone options to create a spectacular landscape garden! Some of the tips you’ll...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 22, 2018 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Design
Sustainability is a key part of landscape design Since 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has been the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members. The Society’s mission is to...
