Landscapes

Landscapes: May 2008 Monthly archive

Laying a Flagstone Walkway

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So many of the beautiful homes in the magazines we read have gorgeous flagstone walkways or patios but it's been tough finding the proper instructions for installing flagstones ourselves.

Bookmark and Share  May 20, 2008 | Comments ()

Tree Decision: Keep'em or Cut'em?

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We are big fans of trees being used as landscape elements to add detail or shelter to your home. But many times the tree begins to overstay it's welcome and the branches become unmanageable or the roots pull up the pathway or lead to damage to your foundation.

Bookmark and Share  May 16, 2008 | Comments ()

Landscaping for Energy Conservation

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The art of landscaping can get lost in the chaos of remodeling or building a new home. The approach should start from the beginning with your architect and flow from the site plan and footprint of your home. Taking into account geographic elements around your site such as rolling hills, trees, wind patterns, and southern exposures you can plan your landscape to take advantage of these natural sources of heat and cooling.

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