Flat expanses were once the norm in landscape design. Yet, in recent years, the trend has shifted toward adding more layers and depth to outdoor spaces, or what’s referred to as multi-level landscape design. With this approach, homeowners can better define the individual areas of a backyard with creative opportunities to connect the dots between them.
Rather than selling or moving, more homeowners are embracing a remodel instead. As HomeAdvisor’s 2018 True Cost Survey reports, more than 80 percent of respondents plan to remain in their current homes, with half of them considering a remodel.
When summertime hits, homeowners are eager to enjoy their outdoor space. Yet, this season also comes with a significant drawback: the heat. Sweltering temperatures combined with the sun’s harsh rays can easily deter plans to entertain or simply relax outside.
It’s no secret that water has always been an integral part of what keeps lawns healthy and green. Yet landscape maintenance isn’t the only area where water makes its mark. Whether designed for aesthetic purposes or recreational use, hardscape water features have become a popular choice in modern landscape design as well.
It’s no secret that water has always been an integral part of what keeps lawns healthy and green. Yet landscape maintenance isn’t the only area where water makes its mark. Whether designed for aesthetic purposes or recreational use, hardscape water features have become a popular choice in modern landscape design as well.
When Houzz surveyed more than 750 homeowners with a landscape design project planned, in the works or recently completed, they were able to pinpoint popular features that bonded these outdoor living spaces. While televisions (59 percent), lounge furniture (43 percent) and fire pits (38 percent) were some amenities that topped the list, landscape lighting was also a popular choice, with 35 percent of homeowners leveraging this feature as part of their landscape design.
When Houzz surveyed more than 750 homeowners with a landscape design project planned, in the works or recently completed, they were able to pinpoint popular features that bonded these outdoor living spaces. While televisions (59 percent), lounge furniture (43 percent) and fire pits (38 percent) were some amenities that topped the list, landscape lighting was also a popular choice, with 35 percent of homeowners leveraging this feature as part of their landscape design.
If you’re in the market for a local landscaping job, you may run across a few similar positions in your research. While each may seem appealing in its own right, there are certain elements to look for in a job—as well as the relative company—that can help you identify the best fit.
When guests visit a hotel, business or condominium complex, they’re bound to walk away with some opinions about the space. Whether positive or negative, these opinions matter.
For the average home, lawn mowing takes just about 30 minutes per week. If homeowners mow regularly throughout the active growing season (about a seven-month period), this translates into just 11 hours of work per year.