In today's economy, staycations are becoming increasingly popular, and many people are trying to add value to their homes. One way to make your family's time at home more enjoyable as well as increase the home's value is by creating a backyard oasis for relaxing and entertaining. Owning a swimming pool means you already have [...]
New construction has dropped off in virtually every region across the country. The Phoenix area and its surrounding communities have been some of the hardest hit areas with the downturn of the housing market. More and more homeowners are staying in their existing homes and seeking to renovate their backyard landscape and outdoor living space. [...]
Arizona backyard kitchens continue to be a mainstay in landscape designs throughout the Phoenix area. Once only found in the most upscale backyards in Arizona, backyard kitchens are now considered an esstential element for anyone wanting to create a year round outdoor living space. Futhermore, a custom built backyard kitchen will not only add beauty [...]
Bringing the natural beauty of the Arizona desert into Arizona homeowners landscape design is a common objective to Arizona homeowners. Municipalities have undertaken efforts to educate the public and promote xeriscape landscape designs. Xeriscape landscapes use plants that require minimal or no water. Low-water-usage plants have vibrant, colorful flowers, giving the Arizona homeowner numerous choices [...]
Adding a custom Pergola in Arizona can be a great way to add shade to your backyard landscape. It can also create an eye catching destination spot for you and your family to get out and fully use your outdoor living space. When choosing the right type of custom Pergola in Arizona backyards keep three [...]
With the troubled economy and gas prices on the rise, "Staycations" are once again growing in popularity. "Staycation" is a catchphrase - stay at home and enjoy your house; have people over and entertain without the hassles of traveling. A "Staycation" is the desire of homeowners to cut down on travel and instead invest in [...]
Many of us have tried to 'design' our backyards just to find out that landscape planning is much more involved then just deciding on which plants to purchase and where to plant them. Landscape plans will overlap different disciplines from planting, irrigation, hardscape, pools, pool decks, landscape lighting, patio fireplaces, backyard fire pits, outdoor bbq, etc, All of [...]
We all know that adding an outdoor living space to your backyard landscaping is a great way to enjoy the fabulous Phoenix weather. But what many people struggle with when thinking about their landscape remodeling project is where to start and what essential elements to include. So if you are one of those folks thinking [...]