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Designing Your Custom Patio: A Look at Material Options

June 8, 2017by Anne Roberts

Once you’ve decided on building a custom patio or on redoing your current walkways, driveway or patio, you’ll need to decide on the material you want to use. There are relative advantages and disadvantages to each of the major groupings of materials – stone, brick or concrete.

Deciding on materials is going to be a matter of your home’s aesthetic, your taste, budget and a consideration of the pros (and cons) of each type of material.

Read on to learn a little about the differences in these materials in order to help you make a well-researched decision. Read more…

Patio Planning: First Steps to Plotting Your Outdoor Overhaul

June 1, 2017by Anne Roberts

Patio planning – or any kind of large outdoor overhaul – can seem downright intimidating. Your focus can jump from the exciting thought of finally creating the perfect outdoor space to worrying about screwing up by not adequately knowing what you really want in the new design or how to communicate what you do want.

That’s understandable. After all, creating your outdoor oasis involves a significant financial investment. When you’re ready to commit, you’ll want to feel assured that you’re getting the design right.

Well, you can get rid of some of those nerves by doing a little prep work on your own. Read on to find out what we recommend to get started.

When You’re Thinking About a Rooftop Garden…

May 11, 2017by Anne Roberts

Rooftop gardens are really nothing new. That said, as urban space gets tighter and as people learn more about the advantages of converting rooftop space to green space, they are becoming more popular.

We’ve done quite a few rooftop gardens here in the Chicago area, and owners love the results. Read on to learn a little more about the plusses of rooftop gardens and how to get started.

Sprinkler System FAQs

April 27, 2017by Anne Roberts

Sprinkler systems can be a great asset in maintaining a healthy lawn and garden, and sprinkler system FAQs can help you to become aware of questions you may not have considered.

Read on to learn more about what you need to know before you install one.

Sprinkler Systems: 3 Popular Varieties

April 20, 2017by Anne Roberts

Watering your lawn and gardens is a maintenance task you can’t overlook. Proper watering is an essential part of keeping your plants thriving. Fortunately, sprinkler systems can help make the task that much easier. And understanding a little bit about the different kinds of systems and spray heads can help you as you begin looking into home irrigation systems.