The first big summer party is usual the July 4 holiday and if you happen to be itching to host this year's gathering, look no further. Here are some ideas to inspire your outdoor summer shindig.
Creating Definition in Your Landscaping Spaces
For many homeowners, a landscape would not be complete without the inclusion of one or more functional areas. From outdoor kitchens to open-air living rooms, you have plenty of options at your disposal. While the right design concept, features, and appliances are important, it’s essential to define landscaping spaces in order to ensure they will actually be used. Establish outdoor spaces with proper hardscaping and practical plantings, or a smart combination of the two. Don’t let your outdoor areas fall flat – create definition in your landscaping spaces for long-lasting satisfaction.
Create Outdoor rooms with Landscaping
A well-designed landscape can include stunning plantings, beautifully terraced walls, garden spaces, sculptures, and more. With so many options to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the details – and forget to enjoy the overall vision. Using landscaping to create one or several outdoor rooms will allow you to appreciate the scenery for hours on end while lending an entirely new functional element to your yard. Admire your landscape and take your most-loved indoor activities outside with an outdoor room.
5 Benefits of a Pond
So you've been considering a pond? Or maybe you've got some lawn space that you'd like to replace with something other than grass. We'll we've got one of the top water features for you to consider: a pond. With a pond in your backyard there is no question that a little less lawn means a lot more fun and relaxation. Here are five benefits to help persuade you!
Selling Your Home Soon? 3 Outdoor Living Projects To Help You Get the Right Offer
One of the biggest values of owning a home is having some space to enjoy the outdoors. Upgrades to outdoor areas also tend to be less expensive, less time consuming, and overall less intrusive than making upgrades to interior spaces (e.g. home addition). In addition, in a competitive market, having great outdoor living areas might mean the difference between someone purchasing another home that they like and purchasing your home. When interiors are fairly similar, it's the outdoor areas that become the tipping point between a sale and a home sitting on the market a bit longer.