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15 Ways To Create A Beautiful Water-Wise Landscape

15 Ways To Create A Beautiful Water-Wise Landscape

by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 15, 2022 | Landscape Design, Green-Sustainable

Learn how simple swaps — or a different approach — can reduce your yard’s water consumption Keeping your landscape’s water use low is a must if you live in a drought-prone area. But it’s a good approach to take even if you live in a region that doesn’t face water...
Why Fall and Winter Are a Good Time to Start Planning Your Landscape Redesign

Why Fall and Winter Are a Good Time to Start Planning Your Landscape Redesign

by Lisa Van Liefde | Nov 22, 2021 | Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture

Designers share timelines, key project stages and other insights to help you kick off an outdoor overhaul this season. Many people start thinking about redesigning their yards and gardens in spring, but it’s better to kick things off in the autumn or winter, the...
10 Ways To Design Your Garden For More Connection & Meaning

10 Ways To Design Your Garden For More Connection & Meaning

by Lisa Van Liefde | May 10, 2021 | Landscape Design

During the global pandemic many people have been spending a majority of their time indoors, staring at TVs, computers and cellphones while being bombarded by endless news cycles, online meetings, email and more. This has left many of us feeling the need for an outlet...
10 Ways to Make Your Landscape Environmentally Friendly

10 Ways to Make Your Landscape Environmentally Friendly

by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 7, 2020 | Landscape Design, Natural Stone

From HOUZZ, learn about the 10 ways you can adapt your landscape and create a more environmentally friendly setting for both humans and wildlife. Houzz has many helpful suggestions, including an article on tips for landscape design. Click on the link below to learn...
Sunken Fire Pit – Back Yard Entertainment Areas

Sunken Fire Pit – Back Yard Entertainment Areas

by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 5, 2019 | Landscape Design, Natural Stone

This sunken fire pit backyard entertainment area in natural stone is inviting! Sunken fire pit and entertainment areas provide opportunities for intimate seating and a change in the perspective of the landscape. When built with natural stone, they also invoke a...
Tips For a Successful Landscape Design

Tips For a Successful Landscape Design

by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 30, 2019 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone

Tips for a Successful Landscape Redesign Designing or redesigning your landscape is an exciting adventure! Here are some tips to help your dream garden become reality. Hiring a landscape architect or designer is key to a successful outcome. Lauren Dunec Design shared...
Backyard Fire Pits For Your Entertainment

Backyard Fire Pits For Your Entertainment

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...
Creative Options for Garden Border Edges and Paths

Creative Options for Garden Border Edges and Paths

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...
Become Fire Safe With Your Landscape Design

Become Fire Safe With Your Landscape Design

by Lisa Van Liefde | Aug 1, 2018 | Landscape Design, Green-Sustainable

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...
Work With a Variety of Professionals When Choosing Natural Stone for Hardscape Areas

Work With a Variety of Professionals When Choosing Natural Stone for Hardscape Areas

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...
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