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When small areas of your lawn die, you can repair these bald spots by preparing the soil and planting new grass.
This process of patching grass is fairly simple – with the landscape maintenance project outlined below taking only 15 minutes. If dealing with a larger area in your lawn, it’s safe to assume that additional time will be needed.
In a time when homeowners are willing to invest more in their outdoor living spaces, one of their biggest reasons for doing so is to entertain. In a recent report from Fixr.com, 80% of home construction industry experts polled noted gathering with family and friends as the main purpose of outdoor living spaces, followed by relaxation at 61%.
While there’s no set template as to what makes a backyard great for entertaining, there are some shared design elements that create this style of space in Northeast Ohio. The end result is backyards that not only provide summer fun, but spring and fall recreation.
To help paint the picture (and get ideas rolling for your own landscape), check out these examples of great backyards for entertaining.
When adding any features to your landscape, there’s a natural curiosity about how the investment will impact the value of your property when it comes time to sell. That leads us to today’s topic: the value landscape lighting adds to your home.
While providing immediate benefits in the form of safety, security, and aesthetic appeal, landscape lighting also packs a punch when it comes to boosting property value.
Gas or wood-burning?
It’s a question that commonly comes up in the choice of an indoor fireplace, and one that also arises in the choice of an outdoor fire pit for your Northeast Ohio yard.
The best way to decide which route to take between these different types of fire pits is thinking through the style and layout of your backyard, as well as considering the maintenance side of things.
Planning for your new outdoor kitchen is an exciting time, but also one filled with a number of considerations. Much like the design of a home’s indoor kitchen, you want a space that is built for both functionality and style, with your unique needs and preferences guiding those choices.
Ask yourself these five questions to help plan for and realize your ideal outdoor kitchen layout.
If you’re already thinking about a backyard patio paver design, you’ve got the wheels turning in the right direction. Aside from their durability and ease of maintenance, this modern landscape choice offers ample design flexibility to suit all types of backyards and preferences.
To illustrate this, here are four backyard patio paver design ideas brought to you by our vendor, Unilock.
Amidst travel restrictions, staycations have experienced a worldwide boom in the past few years. And as recent research shows, 83% of folks who took a staycation last year hope to do the same in 2022 — in fact, 24% already have plans for their next staycation in the works.
What do people love most about staycations? Well, there are a few variables at play. Staycations are more affordable, require less preparation and time off, and let you relax on day one with no flights to catch or jet lag to ward off.
While you can opt to book a local hotel or Airbnb rental for your next staycation, an even more convenient option is to make your home your home base. By turning your outdoor space into a backyard oasis, vacationing right at home becomes all the more appealing.
Below are some helpful tips on how to achieve the ultimate staycation experience.
In the midst of a landscape design consultation, two potential recommendations you might hear are pergolas and arbors. Before you opt for one or the other (or perhaps a combination if space allows), get a feel for the shared benefits of these outdoor structures as well as what sets them apart.
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.