One of the most creative ways to light up your outdoor space this fall is with fire. Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, that is. As the weather begins to cool off, these warming outdoor features can provide a lot of benefits. Once its installed, you can enjoy it year-round! What other outdoor feature allows such flexibility? Fireplaces and fire pits are... [Read more...]

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Color Talk Go for color. Use bright color like melon, fuschia and lemon-yellow to pop against the green. The inclination to use green botanical prints in a garden setting is a natural one, but they will disappear when surrounded by shrubs and plantings. Trash Talk Don’t forget to place an attractive trash can nearby to prevent trash from piling up... [Read more...]

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This is the time of year when outdoor living trends will be all over the blogosphere. We know, because just last week we told you all about how outdoor kitchens are coming on strong in 2011. Now the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has released their Residential Trends Survey. Included are some very promising finds. ASLA asked a group of professional... [Read more...]

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