February 15, 2024 | Adam Sgammotta | Blog
Outdoor kitchens are more popular than ever and for plenty of good reasons. They can expand your usable living space, magnify your outdoor entertainment capacity, and encourage you to eat at home rather than deal with expensive restaurant bills. They also improve your home’s energy efficiency by keeping the heat generated during cooking outside. And if […]
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February 15, 2024 | Adam Sgammotta | Blog
There’s something hypnotic about an outdoor fireplace—all your problems just seem to disappear just by staring into the flames. For some, a fireplace is a stress reliever. For others, it’s about creating ambiance and improving the value of their home. If you love the idea of having an outdoor fireplace but don’t know where to begin, […]
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December 14, 2023 | Adam Sgammotta | Blog
Designing wildlife-friendly spaces offers many advantages (unless you’re an avid fruit or vegetable gardener). By creating a habitat that supports local wildlife, you’re contributing to biodiversity and helping pollinator populations. And, whether you’re watching a deer eat an afternoon snack or a bird having a morning splash, you get the pleasure of observing wildlife from […]
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November 15, 2023 | Adam Sgammotta | Blog
Between work, vacation, and taking care of your home, finding time to take care of your landscape is hard. But routine landscape maintenance pays off. In fact, according to the most recent Outdoor Remodeling Impact Report by the National Association of Realtors®, standard lawn care services and landscape maintenance have the most significant cost recoveries […]
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October 30, 2023 | Adam Sgammotta | Blog
If you haven’t upgraded or maintained your landscaping, it’s time to start. Landscaping will improve the appearance and curb appeal of your home, which can help to increase its market value. Outside of home selling, landscaping improvements can also add functionality to your space and improve your quality of life. Landscape investments of around 10% […]
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October 19, 2023 | Adam Sgammotta | Blog
Hardscape elements add plenty of value to your home, so taking care of them is important. Neglected patios, walkways, and other structures will lose some of their aesthetic from moss, mold, and debris buildup, and personal injury risks increase as brick and stone pavers crack and spall. In this blog post, we’ll highlight essential hardscape […]
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October 17, 2023 | Adam Sgammotta | Landscape Design
If you want to sell your home now or even down the road, landscape investments can help you get top dollar for your property. In fact, according to the American Society of Landscape Architects, professional landscaping can even increase a home’s resale value by more than 15%. However, it’s important to note that not all […]
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September 20, 2023 | Adam Sgammotta | Blog
A well-planned outdoor lighting design can transform the panorama of your home or business from mundane to amazing, which is why your landscape lighting scheme is as critical as its indoor counterpart. Today, you can find nearly unlimited outdoor lighting options. The challenge is discovering which option(s) are right for your landscape. Keep reading to […]
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September 15, 2023 | Adam Sgammotta | Blog
Why do some landscapes make us turn our heads and look twice? How are they different from those we barely notice? Quite often, the answer is in the use of color. When a lawn or garden pops with color, the land and everything on it becomes more appealing. Color can draw the eye to a […]
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August 18, 2023 | Adam Sgammotta | Landscape Design
While it’s true that hills add natural character, landscaping on a slope can be a challenging endeavor. The primary issue is dealing with erosion because the gradient of the slope ensures that water will flow downward, and as the slope increases, so does the speed and power of that water. Other perplexing considerations when landscaping […]
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