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Guide to Drawing a Landscape Plan

If you’re planning to do any landscaping or hardscaping around your home, it’s not just a good idea to know the dimensions and layout of your property—it’s practically essential. Knowing the size and location of existing structures and utility...

How to Plan New Paths for Your Garden

You’ve worked hard cultivating your garden, and you and your visitors should be able to comfortably stroll through it rather than battling past overgrown plants. You don’t necessarily have to create an intricate hedge maze or labyrinth, but you...

5 Reasons You Need Your Home’s Plot Plan

Many homeowners may no longer see the need for their home’s plot plan. Plot plans are often mistakenly thought of as something that is only useful to architects, real estate agencies, or potential buyers or renters.

However, a plot...

Best Plants for Paths and Patio Edges

A pathway or patio in your yard or garden can be a great aesthetic boon to your home… but not if it’s surrounded by bare dirt or heavily trampled grass. The best way to make sure your new hardscaping...

10 Best Plants to Surround Your Swimming Pool

Once you’ve added an in-ground pool to your backyard, it’s time to enjoy the water… and think about how you’re going to landscape around your pool, of course. While visual appeal is going to be an important factor when choosing plants to surround...

How Do I Read a Site Plan for My Property?

Being a project engineer means doing a lot of planning. When working in construction or architecture, one small planning error could lead to catastrophe. Because of this, it’s vital to craft a site plan that is thorough, accurate, and ideal for your specific...