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Optimizing Your Landscape Design For Small Spaces Outdoors in Virginia Beach

2024-11-13T23:26:05+00:00

Designing for small outdoor spaces in Virginia Beach is an exciting venture that capitalizes on the region’s coastal charm and vibrant urban living. From petite patios to narrow balconies and modest yards, maximizing your outdoor area is possible with creative landscape design strategies. Here’s how to make the most of your Virginia Beach outdoor space while enhancing your property's appeal and functionality. Understanding Your Landscape Space 1. Accurate Measurements: Begin by measuring your outdoor area, including the length and width of your space, fences, and walls. Understanding your landscape dimensions is crucial for effective [...]

Optimizing Your Landscape Design For Small Spaces Outdoors in Virginia Beach2024-11-13T23:26:05+00:00

Concrete Pavers: The Benefits

2024-08-02T15:25:46+00:00

The Benefits of Concrete Pavers: Why They’re a Smart Choice for Your Outdoor Spaces The choice of materials plays a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of outdoor spaces. Concrete pavers have emerged as a popular option among homeowners and landscape designers for a variety of reasons. In this blog, we will delve into the numerous benefits of concrete pavers, highlighting why they are a smart choice for patios, driveways, walkways, and other outdoor areas. Durability and Strength One of the primary advantages of concrete pavers is their durability. Unlike other materials that can crack or [...]

Concrete Pavers: The Benefits2024-08-02T15:25:46+00:00

Painting Your Landscaping Red

2021-06-20T20:38:54+00:00

Are you looking to spice up your landscaping? Here is an idea. Paint it red just like the queen said. Well, maybe not paint it, plant it red. We have curated a list of some of the best RED plants! Read on to find out what our favorite varieties of perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees. Red plants and flowers automatically pull someone's attention. Red is best used sparingly or in large backyards. Red is a color that using a little goes a long way. Often bold colors can make space feel smaller. How To Use Red [...]

Painting Your Landscaping Red2021-06-20T20:38:54+00:00

8 Deck and Patio Ideas for Your Hampton Roads Backyard

2021-02-19T16:51:52+00:00

You’ve decided that you want to add hardscapes to your VA backyard. How about adding a deck, patio or deck/patio combination to your Virginia Beach outdoor space? Patios & Decks—What’s the Difference? There are some key differences between a patio and a deck. For example, a deck is off ground while a patio is level with the ground. Also, decks are made from wood or wood composite, and patios are made with pavers, bricks or other masonry. Here are some other differences between a patio and a deck: Plants, trees and shrubs are used as [...]

8 Deck and Patio Ideas for Your Hampton Roads Backyard2021-02-19T16:51:52+00:00

Natural Stone Benefits

2021-01-01T16:33:57+00:00

Nothing adds warmth and beauty to your home, quite like natural stone. A dull entryway can be transformed, and a pathway made magical with the endless variety and choices available. You will never go wrong from a large patio to a small fire pit by choosing a real stone. Let’s take a look at the specific benefits of choosing stone for your next hardscape project.  Adds Natural Beauty & Curb Appeal Individual pieces of stone are unique and beautiful with their blend of tones, colors, and textures. Manufactured product [...]

Natural Stone Benefits2021-01-01T16:33:57+00:00

3 Winter Tips for Your Natural Stone Pavers

2020-12-14T12:19:18+00:00

Hardscapes endure a good deal of wear and tear throughout the year. It’s easy to think of maintaining them during the spring storms or the heavy summer traffic. But in the winter, we are happily basking in the warmth of our homes, and thoughts of our outdoor spaces are relegated to dreams of the summer past or planning for future gatherings. This is the time when Nature’s beastly weather takes its toll on our natural stones. Here are three tips for natural stone care and maintenance through the winter. 1.     [...]

3 Winter Tips for Your Natural Stone Pavers2020-12-14T12:19:18+00:00

Prepare Your Outdoor Kitchen For Winter

2020-11-09T15:50:59+00:00

Winter is coming! Thankfully here in Southern Virginia, we don’t get the harsh winters that our friends up North do, but it’s still important to prep your outdoor kitchen equipment for cold weather and the occasional freezes. Generally, December thru March are the months that have the highest likelihood of a freeze in the coastal Mid-Atlantic area. (https://climate.usurf.usu.edu/reports/freezeDates.php?ntwk=GHCN&sSubmit=Select&acronym=US&sSubmit=Select&g_state=VA) Taking these steps in mid to late fall will ensure the longevity of your outdoor appliances, grills, counters, cabinets, and cooktops and reduce the need for costly springtime repairs. Clean it! Thoroughly scrape, clean, buff, and polish your grill, outdoor refrigerator, [...]

Prepare Your Outdoor Kitchen For Winter2020-11-09T15:50:59+00:00

Make Your Outdoor Spaces Cozy

2020-09-02T20:55:29+00:00

The patio is finished and your outdoor kitchen is ready for your first al fresco meal. But where will your guests sit? It’s time to furnish your outdoor space. When it comes to finding the right outdoor furniture, you start indoors. What’s your style for your indoor living room, dining room, and kitchen? Do you want that style to flow from the indoors to the outdoors, or do you want a more relaxed atmosphere for summertime entertaining? Here are six ideas for making your outdoor spaces cozy this fall: Pick outdoor furniture that’s weather-resistant. Keep in mind though, that [...]

Make Your Outdoor Spaces Cozy2020-09-02T20:55:29+00:00

Plants for Outdoor Living

2020-08-21T14:49:43+00:00

Plants for outdoor living Much of the joy that comes with having an outdoor living space comes from mixing the comfort of your house and the beauty of nature. Adding a splash of color can be as easy as adding a few potted plants to your deck, or as large as framing your deck with a border of shrubbery. Container plants are versatile, easy to maintain and work well to soften the hard corners of your patio design. Mix and match these elements to create your unique outdoor garden room. Container plants Adding a few [...]

Plants for Outdoor Living2020-08-21T14:49:43+00:00
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