Category: How to Plan and Budget

Rule 1: Continuity is Key. Your new landscape should tie into your house seamlessly – after all, they’re both part of the same home. But tying into your house does not mean matching it exactly. “Too little continuity is called ‘chaos,’” Bob Hursthouse says, “but too much is called ‘monotony’.” To walk a line between […]

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Outdoor living includes outdoor eating. Sometimes, it’s as simple as stepping outside with a morning cup of coffee or a favorite snack while you take in your landscape. Other times, you’d like a little more. If you’re into cooking out, Hursthouse can always add a grill (and plumb its gas connection) as part of your […]

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When you budget for a patio, there are three factors to consider. The first two are obvious: What is your patio’s design, and what’s it made of? Larger patios cost more. And different patio materials have different costs as well. But the third factor in your patio’s landscaping cost is underneath the surface – literally. […]

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