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Making The Right Choices

If you have recently purchased a new home or are planning to remodel the landscaping of your existing home, you may have noticed that the high cost of new landscaping improvements can quickly deplete your budget.  And, if you have existing concrete paving, block walls, or patio covers that need to be demolished first, that…
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PITFALLS TO AVOID WHEN DESIGNING YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE

Essentially, design is about you, your family, and all the people and pets that will be using the space.   Good design provides comfort, familiarity, warmth, and happiness for the enjoyment of your friends and family. Your design plan should be unique and tailored to your lifestyle and taste.  Most of all, it should say something…
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VEGETABLES GROW IN SOIL, NOT DIRT

The dirt below our feet is an ocean filled with micro-organisms, and a home to many critters and all types of burrowing animals.  Dig deep enough and you may encounter relics of the past-fossilized remains of another world.  Well, luckily, we don’t need to dig that deep to plant a vegetable garden, but we do…
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HOW TO PLAN YOUR PROJECT AND SURVIVE THE PROCESS

Here are a few tips that will help you get started on your landscape improvement project. BUDGET-Establish a realistic budget for your entire job. Include everything on your list from design fees and permits to garden furniture and accessories.  Provide yourself with a cushion of 10% minimum for unexpected expenses that may pop up.PRIORITIES-List all your…
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