Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor living spaces are a growing trend in landscape design. They enhance your space’s livability, increase your ability to host or take the edge off, and they add value to your home. Whether your outdoor living space is centered around a pool, fireplace, patio, or recreation area, all that leisure can really work up an […]
The Life of a Tree
By the time a tree is planted at your home, it has seen many faces and places. A lot of time and effort is put into the tree before it can ever provide shade for your yard, become the ultimate treehouse tree for your kids, house a happy little tire swing, or provide fruit, fragrance, […]
Building a Cohesive Material Palette
The perfect outdoor living setup is often a hybridized area that blends the function and aesthetics of several indoor rooms into a single outdoor space. The backyard serves as a kitchen, recreation, and living room, simultaneously blending in plantings, lighting, pools, and shade structures. Hardscapes are the foundation of every outdoor living space; they shape […]
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are an invaluable tool for a landscape designer and homeowners alike. Walls add form, function and create distinct layers to the landscape. Whether we are creating a more functional space or building a multi-level outdoor living area, the right type of retainage is crucial for long term success. Building retaining walls to last […]
Landscape Bed Edging
When you are creating a space for the new landscape plantings for your home, or simply dressing up existing beds, it is important to define those landscape bed edges from the lawn areas next to them. Creating a nice, clean separation between mulch and turf helps keep the landscape bed and the lawn looking great. […]
Guidelines for Building a Berm
What is a Berm: Berms are a raised area of the landscape that can add height and variety to an otherwise flat or dull area. Generally, they are raised 18-24” high with soil then taper down to the natural ground level. The slopes should be gradual in order to look more natural and prevent erosion. […]
Is Your Landscaper a Plant Person?
When hiring a landscaper, most homeowners assume that every installer knows the ins and outs of their plant palette. In the industry however, there are plenty of contractors who don’t keep up with the ever-shifting nursery business. It’s a challenging scene to navigate but having a deep-rooted interest in your tools of the trade yields […]
Timing is Key with Landscape Maintenance
*Also featured on missourilife.com If you have thousands of dollars invested into your outdoor living space, it’s important to have a maintenance plan in mind. The life expectancy of a landscape changes drastically based on how it is maintained. With poor maintenance, the life expectancy is less than 5 years; if well taken care of, […]