Posts by Jennifer Noyes

Your front yard creates people’s first impression of your home. A thoughtful, well-executed landscape design can bring out the beauty and personality of your property, and help you to make that impression a positive one.  

Owning a home means being able to design and decorate your space in any way you see fit. Thankfully, this means you can also fashion together beautiful landscaping and outdoor spaces as well, including the addition of magical stone patios & walkways leading right to your doors. Invite your friends and family into your home…

In an ever changing real estate market, a home’s value can fluctuate. In order to maximize the worth of your home, it is wise to add features that increase the value of the home overall. While most people think that these improvements can only be done inside the home, the land surrounding your home is…

Whether you’re looking to update your current yard or just moved into a home in need of a landscaping makeover, there are a few primary principles your landscape designer needs to know. When you get together with a contractor to go over the plans for your yard, make sure you know what to look for.…

From the earliest dawn of recorded human history, the skillful builders of the past knew a secret that seems to be working its way back into common knowledge. When these gifted artisans designed outdoor areas for kings or ordinary folk, they knew the power and beauty of stone floors. Completely functional and aesthetically pleasing, this…

Left to its own devices, the outside area around your home can become a pretty wild place. If not correctly tamed, Nature seems to do its best to make humans suffer for their encroachment. However, in the hands of a skilled craftsman who knows how to blend elements of horticulture, decorating and construction, the natural…

Taking on major projects around the home can sometimes be overwhelming, considering the myriad of decisions to be made and options to consider. One of those projects, for many people, is deciding on how best to take care of their outdoor property and whether or not to invest in substantial landscaping. However, while any project…

Like many American families, your home is busy year-round, leaving little downtime to be social and bond with each other. However, investing some time and money into a special gathering place in the home can not only lead to greater value for your property but greater value for your family, too. One key area that’s…

If you’re working with a professional landscape designer, you may have heard your team suggest retaining walls for your yard. These hardscaping tools are popular for both their design and practical purposes. Are these features right for your yard? Below is what you need to know:

A landscape architect can have a significant impact on the look, feel, and function of your outdoor space. That’s why it’s crucial to hire just the right professional for you. Of course, if this is your first time completing a landscape design, it can be hard to know who to hire.   For best results,…