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For the last million years, our human ancestors have distinguished ourselves from other animals by our mastery of fire. We have used it for light, warmth, to keep predators at bay, and of course, for cooking. From primitive fire pits dug into the ground to grand and glorious marble fireplaces, humans still appreciate fire. Modern fireplaces and firepits have a variety of compositions, purposes and fuels. What fire feature is best suited for your landscape? Choosing a location Choosing a location is probably the first thing you will do. Fire pit placement is a decision that must be made very [...]

With the Something in the Water Festival far out of our minds until next year, it is having lasting effects here in the Tidewater area.  As we have mentioned, it was the foundation behind updating the urban garden at Seatack elementary. We overhauled the entire garden thanks to donors such as Pharrell Williams, Timberland, Virginia Natural Gas, WPL, Vulcan Materials, Kempsville Building Materials, Treated Lumber Outlet, Atlantic Fence Supply, Tidewater Rebar, Valor Fencing, and our team here at Visionscapes. The children at the Achievable Dream Academy along with the help of Billy Almond of WPL, designed the master garden. The new [...]