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If you want to enhance your home and preserve its value, updating the curb appeal of your landscape is a great place to start. Regular maintenance and occasional updates can help keep your outdoor space looking its best.
Biophilia, or the human desire to interact with nature, is the subject of countless scientific studies which have proven that time spent outdoors is a source of improved health both physically and mentally.
From roasting marshmallows to snuggling with loved ones, to warming the air on cool nights – incorporating a fireplace into your landscape will extend the use of your outdoor space year-round…
There are two types of people in the world: pool lovers and everyone else. Pools enhance outdoor living, offer family fun, provide exercise, and create a great space to entertain. At MGD, many of our projects involve the design and remodel of pools and we love to guide our clients to bring their vision to life.
Discover how to infuse your gatherings with natural beauty by incorporating garden greenery into stunning centerpieces, creating personalized and meaningful tablescapes that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
Your front porch is the perfect opportunity to give guests a great first impression as they enter your home. Following a few guidelines, you can positively impact your curb appeal and complement your home’s exterior while allowing your personality to shine and setting...
Outdoor kitchens can be a huge factor in the entertaining potential of your home. But installing one is no small feat. If you decide to create one on your own, here are some tips that will help you to get the most out of your outdoor kitchen design: Credit: Rolling Stone Landscapes Design: Harrison’s Landscaping...
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, plans for barbeques and pool parties are sure to emerge. To keep your entertaining skills up to snuff you must have the right tools by your side. One of our go to stylish and functional favorites is the Bar Cart. Now, we’ve all seen these beauties popping...
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, plans for barbeques and pool parties are sure to emerge. To keep your entertaining skills up to snuff you must have the right tools by your side. One of our go to stylish and functional favorites is the Bar Cart. Now, we’ve all seen these beauties popping...
Often, when I tell people what I do for a living, their eyes light up, recognizing an opportunity to find answers to their burning garden questions. “What should I plant here? Why can’t I get this to grow? What plant is good for shade?” From this, I’ve realized that most people, when trying...
As a landscape designer, I’m fascinated by the complexity of nature and how to create a scene which mimics the beauty of what we think of as “natural.” How do you create a wilderness that does not look contrived? Rosa Finsley, the Landscape Architect who I apprenticed under is a master of it. I always...