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There’s no question that landscaping projects can be significant investments in your home. As the largest asset most people own, you’ll want to be strategic in the improvements you make, whether they’re for resale or personal enjoyment. Strategic landscaping improvements go a long way in expanding the functional usage and value of your property, including […]
Looking to add some flair to your outdoors this winter? If yes, then you are in good company. Below is a list of some pretty fantastic landscape design ideas that will help you ensure your outdoors are not only popping but also livable despite the cold, harsh weather. 1. In-ground Hot Tub and Spa Winters […]
It seems that as Americans, we are in one of two camps: traveling to Thanksgiving festivities or hosting family and friends. In the Mid-Atlantic, we are fortunate to have some sunny and mild November days, so we likely can enjoy our outdoor space one more time before winter stays for good. Add Some Warmth Of […]
When it comes to carving out a life we love, WalletHub recently validated that it’s not just one thing but a combination of factors that measure what makes a house a home. It’s no surprise that McLean scored well in the survey of 1,200 small cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000. 42 key indicators […]
Dear friends, As winter creeps closer, you may be wondering if you missed your chance to plan your landscape architecture project. But, fall and winter are some of the best seasons to start a new landscape project to enhance the beauty of your home. Rather than rushing to complete your landscape plans for your summer […]
When you look at the area around your beautiful home, are you stumped? Or maybe you have a wish list of desires for your yard but aren’t sure how to pull it off? Coming up with a cohesive plan for your landscaping requires you to take a myriad of factors into account. From knowing how […]
Outdoor kitchens are all the rage these days with each becoming more elaborate than the last. But it’s not about outdoing your neighbor; it’s about finding the right outdoor kitchen to suit your style and needs. Is the party always at your house? Are your kids’ friends always in the backyard? Are you crazy for […]
We couldn’t help but notice this news. … Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, just sold their Beverly Hills mansion for $15.5 million, according to listing records, just three months after buying a Beverly Hills estate from Adam Levine. Ms. DeGeneres, 61, listed the five-bedroom Los Angeles home—which sold on […]
by Ed Ball 1. PREVENT DEAD SPOTS AND WET LANDS — Get your irrigation systems on and adjusted You want to schedule the turning-on of the irrigation systems as early as possible, but now that we’re in May just make sure they’re adjusted for spring time. You don’t want to over-use your irrigation and over-water […]
by Ed Ball The Most Frequently Asked Question I Received at the Home Show was… Drum Roll, please… “Hi Ed, I’ve been having some water drainage issues, and I need help, what can we do about it?” With the triple amount of rain we had in 2018, naturally, everybody’s property has/had to deal with significant […]
by Ed Ball Most people would probably agree that New Year’s resolutions are mostly broken rather than kept — that said, below are some of my favorite alternative resolutions for 2019 that may be worth a try! Note: I will ignore losing weight or exercing more or eating healthier which seem to be on everybody’s […]
by Ed Ball 1. 3D is better than 2D! For starters, even though we may not all prefer 3D at the movie theatre, when it comes to landscape design and home construction, a 3D virtual illustration is always better than 2D drawing. For starters, it’s difficult for people to look at 2D drawings and then […]