Landscape Blog

As we enter a “new normal” wherein we are all encouraged to stay home, venture out only for essential errands, and practice social distancing, here are some fun ideas you can try to make your outdoor life more calming in the midst of this pandemic. So in this blog, we’re giving you 3 backyard design ideas which can transform your backyard from a simple yard to an exclusive stay-cation spot for you and your family. Boardgame paradiseBoardgames have been a staple family recreation activity since the 1960s and it’s definitely making a comeback during this pandemic. If playing in your living room has gone stale … [Read More…]

As the world goes through this pandemic and everyone is required to stay at home to prevent COVID-19 from spreading, being cooped up indoors can give you cabin fever. No, it’s not one of the symptoms of Coronavirus but a psychological term for the feeling of anxiety and uneasiness while staying indoors for a long period of time. To prevent developing cabin fever, here are 5 tips on how you can spend some time in your outdoor area safely. Wear a mask and sunglasses.If you have a gardening hat, you can also put it on while lounging in your porch or outdoor room. Make sure … [Read More…]

Landscaping is more than just gardening. It aims to enhance the beauty of your outdoors and turns spare areas into pleasant spaces designed for your outdoor lifestyle. That said, if you want a great landscape that will thrive throughout the years, here are 5 common landscaping mistakes you want to avoid. Placing plants in the wrong spotPlants are the most important element in any landscaping project. And more often than not, most consider the beauty a plant brings when picking the spot to plant it. However, failing to consider the plant’s requirements in order to thrive will certainly prevent it from becoming the blossoming beauty … [Read More…]

A patio cover does not only serve to protect your patio. Maximize its function by adding patio cover accessories that will give you more comfort and safety when you use your patio. Here are 3 patio cover accessories you may want to install on your patio cover. Solar panelsMaximize the space occupied by your patio cover by installing solar panels on top of it. Not only will you make your outdoor space more comfortable to stay in, you’ll also be able to harness the sunlight you’re blocking and turn it into clean energy for your home. For maximum energy harnessed, it’s best if your patio … [Read More…]

Pantone has announced Classic Blue as the color of 2020. Dubbed as ‘solid’ and ‘dependable’ by the Smithsonian Magazine, this bold color will work great either as the primary color in your landscaping or as a highlight. In this blog, we give you 5 ways in which you can incorporate Classic Blue into your landscaping. Plant flowers with classic blue blooms. Lucky for you, there’s a dozen and more options to choose from for your blue flowers. From ‘Blue Boy’ Cornflower, to Grape Hyacinth, and blue daisies, even Balloon flowers and French Hydrangeas, these spectacular flowering specimens will surely make your outdoors a sight to … [Read More…]

A new decade is upon us. And with it comes the new trends we expect for 2020 and beyond. Below we list 5 of these trends. Walkways For 2020, meander around on paver pathways laid out in creative patterns. Using this inexpensive but versatile patio surface material, outdoor areas will see an increase of beautiful and simple paver walkways. Feel free to mix and match colors and textures for a more visually appealing outdoor path. Decks Relaxing on the deck will be a more popular pastime in the coming decade. While the movement has started since the second half of this decade, this trend will … [Read More…]

This holiday season, patios and outdoor rooms will be ones of the most sought-after rooms in your house. Built mainly for relaxation and recreation, these spots are natural congregation areas for your friends and family to catch up on each other’s lives and bond over the holidays. To make your patio and outdoor room more welcoming and festive this holiday season, here are 5 custom patio design ideas you can easily recreate in your own outdoor space. 1) Lantern Wonderland Turn the lights of the season into your main tool to create a festive ambiance in your custom patio. Transport everyone to a fantastical realm … [Read More…]

As the rains come in and sweep across Texas, a proper drainage system can be difference between saving your landscape and yard and having standing water that makes your lawn soggy. During heavy rainfall, here are 5 outdoor areas that need a proper drainage system. Front Yard While water features are an impressive element to see in your front yard, standing water is not a sight you’d like to behold. Front yards, with its relatively flat terrain and surface, are not only the most noticeable outdoor area when your place gets flooded, it’s also one of the hardest places to clean up after a flooding. … [Read More…]

Behind the picture-perfect landscape of your outdoor area, there’s an underlying system which makes it all work—a functioning drainage system. If you have a relatively flat outdoor area, a proper drainage is needed to ensure it doesn’t turn into a swamp when heavy rains come in. Even a difference in elevation poses a problem as low-lying areas become the catch basin for all the excess water the ground and plants cannot absorb. To take care of all this excess water, we’ll discuss the different drainage systems you can install in your backyard. Take note each drainage system is designed to solve different drainage problems. French … [Read More…]

They say watering your own grass makes it greener than the other side. Watering is also one of the basic steps in maintaining a picture-perfect yard and garden looks picture-perfect. Hand-watering is great for small garden plots and yard. However, when you have a larger area to cover, this basic maintenance step can take so much time and effort. Enter sprinklers. This automated system can reduce your time spent on maintenance while still being cost-effective not only in terms of your water bill but also for your landscaping. Read on and find out which sprinkler system is best for your outdoor area. Traditional Sprinklers If … [Read More…]