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Knowing when and how to cut back plants depends on the type of plant you’re dealing with and its growth cycle. Here are a few general guidelines: 1. Look for Dead or Damaged Growth – At Any Time Throughout the Season When to Cut Back: Trim off any dead, damaged, or diseased parts of the […]

Investing in a custom-designed and installed outdoor space can significantly enhance your property’s value and your happiness. Why is it worth the investment? A well-designed outdoor area can boost your home’s resale value. Buyers are often drawn to properties with attractive landscaping, patios, and functional outdoor spaces. Curb appeal and a clean landscape that is

When remodeling your outdoor living space, a water feature can add beauty, tranquility, and a sense of luxury. Here are several ideas for incorporating water elements into your design: 1. Waterfall or Water Wall Waterfalls create a stunning visual focal point and soothing sounds. You can have a natural-looking rock waterfall for a rustic vibe

Winter is the Perfect Time to Plan Your Spring Landscape Reno with a Professional Landscaper!    Why?    The winter season gives you time to start the process and carefully plan the landscape design without the pressure of a looming installation deadline. You and your landscaper can take time discussing ideas, narrowing down hardscape materials,

A dry creek bed, or dry river stream, can provide many aesthetic, functional, and ecological benefits in a landscape. Here are some of the key advantages: 1. Erosion Control Prevents soil erosion: A dry creek bed helps redirect water flow during rainstorms, preventing erosion and the loss of valuable topsoil. Stabilizes slopes: On sloped areas,

Encountering Memory Impaired Clients Jackie Svoboda, Owner Luxury Landscape   Prior to launching a landscaping business, I spent almost 28 years in Physical Therapy with the last 10 as a Rehab Director. Throughout my therapy career, I encountered and worked with many patients with some level of memory impairment, from mild to severe. The patients

Preparing your landscape for winter is essential for protecting your plants and ensuring a healthy start in spring. Here are four tips to help you get your landscape ready: Clean Up Debris (But Not ALL Debris)…Here’s Why: Pick up twigs and any debris from your garden and yard to give a tidy appearance. Rake up

Everyone loves the ambiance and relaxed feeling when sitting around a fire on an early spring or fall evening. But not all fire features are created equal. Let’s take a look. The traditional bonfire and campfire have been transformed into a must have in many backyards across America. The new fire pits that burn wood

As landscape designers, we are often asked by our clients to come up with something unique. A look that’s different from up and down the street. We get it, everyone wants that look that is different, matches the theme and style of the house and is pleasing to the eye. Quite frequently, we are asked