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		<title>Arizona Homeowners Are Doing Backyard Renovations</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:42:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/tips-to-beautiful-backyard-designs-in-arizona/">backyard landscape </a>and outdoor living space.</p>
<div id="attachment_1021" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a class="lightbox" title="Arizona Backyard Kitchens" href="http://dream-retreats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC00478.jpg" rel="wp-prettyPhoto[g1009]"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1021" title="Arizona Backyard Kitchens" src="http://dream-retreats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC00478-150x150.jpg" alt="Beautiful Outdoor Kitchens in Arizona" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Beautiful Outdoor Kitchens in Arizona</p></div>
<p>Hiring an <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/how-important-is-it-for-your-landscape-contractor-to-be-registered/">Arizona professional landscape company </a>that specializes in landscape renovations will be the most important decision a homeowner makes.  While renovation projects may be smaller scale than new installations, they can also be more time-consuming and sometimes more challenging.  Backyard renovation projects will quickly show the value an experienced landscape contractor brings to the table.   Doing renovation work means taking more time to listen to the client. Renovation projects can be difficult because you’re often working with remaining structures.  With renovation projects you often have to work with existing materials or work around an existing layout that makes the job more   difficult to do.  Landscape remodel projects require more forethought and planning.  With landscape renovations, you can run into more logistical issues.  The importance of having a professional landscape company design and perform a backyard renovation is vital to the success and warranty of the job.</p>
<div id="attachment_1025" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a class="lightbox" title="Outdoor Firepit" href="http://dream-retreats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC00465.jpg" rel="wp-prettyPhoto[g1009]"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1025" title="Outdoor Firepit" src="http://dream-retreats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DSC00465-150x150.jpg" alt="Backyard Firepit in Arizona" width="150" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Backyard Firepit in Arizona</p></div>
<p><a href="http://dream-retreats.com/">Dream Retreats</a>, an Arizona premier landscape company, will ensure a successful outcome to all of our backyard renovation projects.  We’re an experienced landscape contractor with over 20 years of experience.  The majority of our business over the past few years has been backyard landscape renovations.  Renovation work challenges us to think outside the box and come up with a design and plan of attack on how to produce the outdoor living space the homeowner dream of.  At <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DreamRetreatsLandscape">Dream Retreats </a>Landscape and Design we listen to the homeowner and make sure we’re on target with what the homeowner wants.  We work one on  one with each client from the <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/a-landscaping-design-is-a-good-investment-for-backyard-landscaping/">design phase </a>all the way until the job is complete. Sometimes homeowners want to do the work in phases.  The first phase could be a <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/thin-overlay-pavers/">landscape paver patio or paver pool deck.</a>   Another phase an Arizona <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/arizona-backyard-kitchens/">outdoor kitchen </a>complete with an outdoor bbq and backyard firepit.  Still another phase could be an outdoor living space which could include a <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/custom-pergolas-in-arizona/">ramada</a>, <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/outdoor-fireplaces/">patio fireplace </a>and seating area.  We want to make sure that the renovations being made only make our clients happier with the property in the end.  An Arizona backyard landscape renovation would offer <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/staycations-outdoor-living-spaces-in-backyard-landscaping/">“staycations”</a> in your own backyard “Dream<br />
Retreat.”</p>
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		<title>How important is it for your Landscape Contractor to be Licensed?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:36:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you getting ready to tackle a large landscape design and installation project? If the type of work you need done requires a licensed landscape contractor, does the landscape contractor you are looking at have a license? Not having a valid license is a BIG red flag. Many &#8220;contractors&#8221; refuse to get licensed because they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you getting ready to tackle a large landscape design and installation project? If the type of work you need done requires a licensed landscape contractor, does the landscape contractor you are looking at have a license?</p>
<p>Not having a valid license is a BIG red flag. Many &#8220;contractors&#8221; refuse to get licensed because they do not want to operate a legitimate business, which requires hiring legal employees, paying workers compensation and other insurance, charging and paying sales taxes or reporting such income to the IRS. They operate under the table and may often make a deal with you if you pay them cash. This type of attitude and mentality is a reflection of their follow through with your job. Would you trust them to stand behind their work? How can you file a complaint if something goes wrong? (You can&#8217;t).</p>
<p>That is why Dream Retreats Landscape is a Licensed Arizona Landscape Contractor and is registered both with the <a href="http://www.bbb.org/central-northern-western-arizona/business-reviews/landscape-contractors/dream-retreats-landscape-in-gilbert-az-97017731/">BBB</a> and with the <a href="http://www.azroc.gov/clsc/AZROCLicenseQuery?pagerequest=name">Arizona Registrar of Contractors</a>.  Dream Retreats Landscape is an Accredited Business with an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.</p>
<p>You need to check to see if the license is in good standing for any landscape contractor that you are looking to hire. Do they have any complaints? If so, were they resolved? Check to verify that the person who gave you their license is the same as that indicated with the state records. We want to make sure all of our clients are protected, which is why we encourage all of our landscape design clients to contact the state agency that has our license on record.</p>
<p>Dream Retreats is your Arizona East Valley&#8217;s Premier <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/contact-us">Licensed Landscape Contractors</a>. Give us a call today!</p>
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		<title>Get Your Own Personal Putting Greens for Landscaping</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is just about golf season in Arizona. We have been showing people how to improve their game daily. Personal backyard putting greens. Why not have your own personal backyard landscape putting green installed by professional landscape contractors. The images below are a recent putting green that we did. You can also head over to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is just about golf season in Arizona. We have been showing people how to improve their game daily. Personal backyard putting greens.<br />
Why not have your own personal backyard landscape putting green installed by professional landscape contractors.<br />
The images below are a recent putting green that we did. You can also head over to our <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/gallery/index.php?album=Turf+and+Putting+Greens">gallery of putting greens for landscaping</a> to get some more ideas of what we can do for you. Looking to get out on the links? Here is a list of some of <a href="http://www.golfarizona.com/">Arizona&#8217;s best golf resorts</a>.</p>
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		<title>Front Yard Trellis and Backyard Gazebo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have recently finished another Arizona backyard landscape makeover that included a front trellis, a backyard gazebo, a covered parking area and an outdoor shower for their swimming pool. We also installed ceiling fans in the gazebo and artistic pavers. Looking for some more examples? Check out our Arizona Landscape Makeovers, our Flickr landscaping images, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="paddin-bottom: 15px;">We have recently finished another Arizona backyard landscape makeover that included a front trellis, a backyard gazebo, a covered parking area and an outdoor shower for their swimming pool. We also installed ceiling fans in the gazebo and artistic pavers. Looking for some more examples? Check out our <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/gallery/index.php?album=Makeovers">Arizona Landscape Makeovers</a>, our Flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/azlandscaping/">landscaping images</a>, our our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/arizonalandscaping">Landscape Video</a> Channel on YouTube. </p>
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		<title>Backyard Landscape with Rock Waterslide</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have updated some of the pics on our Flickr account. These have to do with the recent project that we did in Scottsdale AZ recently.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have updated some of the pics on our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/azlandscaping/3962812097/in/photostream/">Flickr account</a>. These have to do with the recent project that we did in Scottsdale AZ recently.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/azlandscaping/3962812097/in/photostream/"><img alt="Rock Water Slide" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3962809353_eac8bd2244.jpg" title="Rock Water Slide" width="500" height="375" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/azlandscaping/3962812097/in/photostream/"><img alt="Rock Water Slide" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/3962812097_8e0dd8fd0a.jpg" title="Rock Water Slide 2" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
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		<title>Using Stacked Stone on Exterior</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:54:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have started a new project in Scottsdale using stacked stone for an exterior treatment on the siding as well as making a front yard courtyard. Enjoy the video and start thinking about the possibilities on your own home, then give us a call. We are your Arizona landscape contractors and your &#8220;Dream Retreat&#8221; experts.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have started a new project in Scottsdale using stacked stone for an exterior treatment on the siding as well as making a front yard courtyard. Enjoy the video and start thinking about the possibilities on your own home, then <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/contact.php">give us a call</a>. We are your Arizona landscape contractors and your &#8220;Dream Retreat&#8221; experts.</p>
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		<title>Landscape Paving Project Completed</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 14:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We just completed a landscape remodel project here in the East Valley of Phoenix. The project involved adding new landscape pavers over an existing pool deck and part of the lawn area. Travertine tile was used for the paving material. The project turned out great. We have uploaded several other videos to our Arizona Landscaping [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We just completed a landscape remodel project here in the East Valley of Phoenix. The project involved adding new landscape pavers over an existing pool deck and part of the lawn area. Travertine tile was used for the paving material. The project turned out great. </p>
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<p>We have uploaded several other videos to our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/arizonalandscaping">Arizona Landscaping YouTube Channel</a> for you to check which include the project progression from the start to the end.</p>
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		<title>New Arizona Landscape Makeover Completed</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve completed another landscape makeover in Gilbert, AZ. The project involved removing the existing front lawn area, sidewalk, and plants. We installed a new landscape paver walkway, new sod lawn, a water feature along the entrance walkway and new plants. We have]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve completed another landscape makeover in Gilbert, AZ. The project involved removing the existing front lawn area, sidewalk, and plants. </p>
<p>We installed a new landscape paver walkway, new sod lawn, a water feature along the entrance walkway and new plants. </p>
<p>We have <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewK4pizT20s" rel="wp-prettyPhoto[g153]"">video of the project</a> that you can see that highlights the project from the initial ground breaking to the final landscape completion.</p>
<p>View our entire <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/arizonalandscaping">YouTube landscaping channel</a> to see other landscape design projects that we have worked on.</p>
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		<title>Success is Measured by Client Satisfaction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing makes us happier than comments from our clients. I think a real measure of our success is having satisfied clients that truly enjoy their backyard landscaping, and consider it a true &#8220;Dream Retreat&#8221;. Consider what Seth Peterson just said about us: I was in a bit of a hurry this morning but wanted to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nothing makes us happier than comments from our clients. I think a real measure of our success is having satisfied clients that truly enjoy their backyard landscaping, and consider it a true &#8220;Dream Retreat&#8221;.  Consider what Seth Peterson just said about us:</p>
<blockquote><p>I was in a bit of a hurry this morning but wanted to convey my full appreciation for the completed backyard renovation.  It turned out wonderfully and exceeded expectations.  I was surprised how easy and straightforward the entire process turned out, from the initial consultation to the completion of the project.  You delivered on every commitment &#8211; not something that can be taken for granted.  The results were the perfect harmony of my general goals and your considerable experience and vision.  My new backyard oasis will bring great enjoyment and is the perfect remedy for those stressful days.  Feel free to offer me as a reference to prospective clients.  Regards.</p></blockquote>
<p>Thanks alot Seth. Remember, when you are looking for landscape design companies here locally in Arizona, the first thing you should do is ask their clients. They will give you a true indicating of the company. Here at Dream Retreats Landscaping, it is the only way we measure our success! If your interested in hiring us for your landscaping needs, check out the rest of our <a href="http://dream-retreats.com/testimonials.php">testimonials</a>.</p>
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