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Avoid this mistake if you decide to add a swimming pool to your back yard
Is it just us, or are we experiencing more summer heat than we used to? Summers in New Hampshire have always had their fair share of hot days and heatwaves, but there seems to be an uptick. Perhaps you’ve noticed. We’ve noticed that it’s influencing what many people want to see in their backyard. Here…
Read MoreWhy do I need a landscape design?
This is a common question for homeowners less familiar with what is involved in landscape construction. For some small projects, you may not need a plan. But when a project involves several landscape elements like a walkway, patio, garden, or changes in site topography, developing a well-considered plan is the critical first step. At its…
Read MoreLandscape Design in 3D
One of the most challenging aspects of design communication is making the invisible visible. A landscape design on paper is something that does not yet exist but is based on existing data like actual elevations, square footage measurements, and the location of existing structures like a home, garage, or a tree. Even if you are…
Read MoreConsiderations when choosing a material for your walkway
Your walkway is most likely one of the most traveled paths on your property. Like an airport runway, walkways call out the boundaries that will get you from point A to point B. But unlike a runway, the walkways that take you from your front door to your driveway or from the back door to…
Read More3 Elements of a Great Patio
Patios come in all shapes and sizes. Some patios are formal with straight lines and rectilinear attributes. Some are rounded with pavers that reinforce the circular pattern. While others mimic organic forms and may use natural stones with irregular edges. But regardless of aesthetic shape, all great patios share a few common elements that increase…
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