by Adam | Aug 25, 2011 | Blog, The Landscape Lounge
Along with the awesome patios and outdoor dining and lounging areas we are creating; we are getting more and more requests for an outdoor kitchen. These areas often include large built-in barbeques, fridges, sinks, ice-makers (for frozen margaritas for the adults and...
by Adam | Jun 21, 2011 | Blog, Company News Corner, The Landscape Lounge
When asked about their favorite shrubs, once again there is lots of variety in the answers. Gary’s favorite Hydrangea is pictured above. Keith and Dave say that their favorite is the Burning Bush, known for it’s vibrant red fall color. Jonathon also...
by Adam | Jun 13, 2011 | Blog, The Landscape Lounge
Once in a while we design and construct a wonderful residential landscape and still….it’s just not quite right. Sometimes it just takes a year or two for the plant material to fill in make the landscape look more grounded and less newly constructed. And...
by Adam | Mar 10, 2011 | Blog, The Landscape Lounge
One of the ways to add interest to a backyard is to create individual ‘garden’ rooms. A dining area for hosting an perfect outdoor dinner party, a lounge area to put your feet up in and read your latest magazine, an area with a firepit that is perfect for roasting...
by Adam | Mar 9, 2011 | Blog, The Landscape Lounge
Take note of the natural attributes of your site. Assess both the good and bad features of your site. Beautiful existing trees to be highlighted, a distant view to be framed and incorporated into the features of your gardens, an unattractive garage or air...
by Adam | Mar 4, 2011 | Blog, The Landscape Lounge
Often we have projects ready to go – consultation done, landscape design done, construction drawings done, materials ordered; only to be held up by the municipal building permit process. Remember that it can sometime take months to get a permit, depending on the...