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Garden Steps That Complement

Scale and Proportion Part of the formula to good design is the proper selection of elements that make up the composition. But equally important is the quantity and size of those elements. This is where scale and proportion come into play. Scale and proportion should be considered for every aspect of your design. There are [...]

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A Wood Deck And What To Do Underneath

Wood Decks Look Great On Top, But What About The Sides? Have you ever looked at the side of a deck and wondered how to make it more attractive? The picture above may not be all that telling, but this tall deck is completely open underneath giving a gloomy view of support columns and concrete [...]

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Stone Steps To A Backyard Landscape And Deck

This was one of those consults you go on where you pretty much know what the problem/challenge is before you even knock on the door. The front of the house was beautifully landscaped and seemed to extend a warm welcome as I approached. But toward the end of the driveway I got another feeling and [...]

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A Landscape Renovation Before and After

The homeowners had made several improvements to their house that included renovating the kitchen and adding a family/great room. For the exterior they added a deck, upgraded the trim around the windows & doors and replaced the front door lanterns. All that was left was… The Landscape Renovation A complete landscape design was developed which [...]

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