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Top 6 Landscaping Ideas for Drought Affected Areas

Drought Tolerant Landscape Design

Many people assume that they can’t do much with their landscape design during a drought and simply leave the yard be while they wait for rainier weather. Drought conditions require different types of landscape garden designs than wetter conditions. However, there are still lots of options for creating fun, vibrant yards that fit your personal style and preferences.

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8 Ideas to Create a Functional Outdoor Living Space

After surviving the polar vortex of winter and a super-soaked spring, it’s time now to cherish the pleasant summer weather. Nothing could be as appealing as spending time in sunshine hosting al fresco events for friends, family and neighbors in your outdoor space.

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Smart Water Saving Ways and Irrigation Systems for Your Lawn

Water conservation is extremely important, especially in areas where drought conditions may be prevalent. While you want to keep your lawn looking its best, you need to learn how to water it properly so the plants thrive and no water is wasted. Continue reading

Amazing Residential Landscape Designs by Dana Pacific

There are many different elements that create a pleasant landscape design. Simple and unified arrangement of these elements is what makes your landscape stand out from others. Though there are a lot of factors that need to be incorporated for a beautiful landscape, there are some essential elements like repetition, variety, and color balance that are to be considered as top priorities while making a residential landscape design.

Here are some residential landscape designs developed by Dana Pacific Landscape that will give you an overview of how to use a variety of landscaping products to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your house.

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How Hardscaping Is an Essential Element of Residential Landscape

Incorporation of hardscape has become an integral part of a residential landscape design process. It works all the way towards the enhancement of your residential landscape. It generally refers to the built aspects or the built environment of the landscape design, popularly defined as “something which is not living in the garden”. Sidewalks, stepping stones, retaining walls, walkways and staircases are some common hardscaping elements used for residential landscape designs.

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Backyard Landscape Design: A Foolproof Checklist

Your backyard is an extension of your residential property. Nowadays, your backyard has become as important as your front yard. People have always been conscious about how the front yard appears and have decorated it with flowers, stones or various other objects.

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Natural Stone Patio: Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

Natural Stone Patio Cleaning and Maintenance

Natural stone patios are incredibly nice to have. They look good, feel good, and they can last for years if you take care of them properly! If you want your stone patio to continue to look amazing, below are a few tips on how to go about cleaning them. Continue reading