Many homeowners opt to cover their patio, and for good reason. A little bit of shade goes a long way in keeping your outdoor space comfortable on those hot summer days. The patio and your furniture will stay cooler, while you and your guests can enjoy fresh air without the sun’s harsh rays beating down.
LED lights haven’t only transformed the indoor lighting industry — they’re also reshaping the world of landscape lighting. Aside from being more energy efficient and less maintenance than their traditional counterparts (with a brighter light to boot), LED landscape lights are also smaller in size. A decreased size lends itself to greater flexibility and more unique design opportunities.
As you consider LED landscape lighting ideas for your own Northeast Ohio yard, take stock of some design examples from the Green Impressions portfolio for inspiration.
Have you ever considered adding an outdoor water feature to your landscape? If so, we can understand why. Outdoor landscape water features add sound, texture and movement to landscape designs, while helping homeowners create more natural surroundings to dwell in.
On paper, water features are eye-catching, but what they offer is far more than that. A functional and visually appealing landscape consists of several different elements that work harmoniously together. One landscaping element that greatly contributes to the overall beauty and use of a landscape design is water. That brings us to our list of unexpected benefits of water features…
Flowering shrubs make a great addition to any Ohio landscape, adding color, height, and softness. But like all plants, there are some flowering shrubs that are better suited to your outdoor space than others.
The area of Cleveland, Ohio, is no stranger to unpredictable weather patterns — from a late spring frost to an early fall hard frost, and everything in between — that can ultimately threaten our potted flowers and landscaping plants.
The good news is that even when the weather is unpredictable, you can protect your Cleveland plants and flowers from frost. All you need is a little time to prepare and an awareness of the chilly weather ahead.
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What if you could expand and enhance your home’s living without the disruption and stress of putting an extension on your house? Good news: It can be done. How? Adding a covered patio.
While landscape lighting is an important feature to keep backyard walkways safe and secure at night, homeowners have a lot of flexibility in terms of the style of lights used for this purpose.
While the style of outdoor fire pit you choose is an important consideration, the same can be said for the positioning of this landscape feature. Before you land on a backyard destination, consider these three elements.
The lines between indoor and outdoor living are becoming increasingly blurred, and there’s research to back up it. According to a 2021 survey from the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), people are doing more of the things they enjoy doing inside their homes outdoors — a list that includes relaxing, exercising, dining, playing with pets and children, and entertaining guests. With that in mind, nearly 6 in 10 Americans plan to invest in at least one new piece of furniture or accessories this year to further maximize use of their outdoor space.
Backyards have always been a space where homeowners spend time with family and friends. But with more people spending time at home this past year, we saw a similar trend emerge in front yard landscape design. Looking for ways to accommodate socializing at a distance with neighbors, many homeowners revisited their front yard landscape design to foster interactions.
Here’s a look at some of the different ways they achieved this effect…