As you can tell from some of our previous blog posts, it is the season for patio installation. An important aspect of many patios is the material that is used, and it is usually paving stones. We are excited to announce that we will be featuring new pavers in our studio from a local Ohio company. These pavers are sourced through Reading Rock, which is a building material supplier in … [Read more...]
Ft. Thomas Patio, Pergola Project — It’s Getting There!
Our current patio and pergola project is coming along great. The patio is almost complete and we are starting to construct the pergola. The addition of this project has completely revamped the backyard of this home. It has made it more appealing to the eye, more functional in terms of entertaining a group of people and increased the value of the home. One of the things that people usually … [Read more...]
The Progression of a Patio Paver Project
The warmer spring weather has provided us the opportunity to get back to building projects for our clients. The latest landscaping project we were tasked with creating was a new paver patio with stone steps leading up to a door surrounded by a new trellis. This was an in depth project that we were excited to get started on as we welcomed spring back into our work schedule! Step 1 of the … [Read more...]
Areas Often Overlooked In Landscaping Design
Landscape design can reach far beyond flower beds and the immediate perimeter around one's home. There are areas often overlooked on many properties that not only welcome landscaping, they almost NEED it to complete the project. Obviously, these designs are not universal for all homes. Each home is unique in its own design, but if these spots do present themselves they are complimented very … [Read more...]
Simple Landscaping Additions To Make Your Home Look Great
There is no doubt landscaping increases the appeal of a home. As beautiful as landscaping looks, it can also be intimidating to a home owner. Brentwood is here to encourage you that there are simple improvements you can make to your property that are not difficult, and drastically improve the look of your home. Reinvigorating your home's walkway is a great way to increase curb appeal. It is … [Read more...]
Landscape Installation: Details Surrounding Mulch
Mulch is an essential detail to any landscaping project. It provides many important things to the plants and depending on the material you use as your mulch, those qualities will vary. As with anything, mulch has its up sides and down sides, but for the most part it brings benefits and beauty to any project. For the most part, mulch is used to protect the soil that it covers. The fact … [Read more...]
Illuminate Your Property With Landscape Lighting
Drive anywhere in the Tri-State on a nice spring night and you begin to notice a beautiful trend that is sweeping through the region. Landscape lighting is wildly popular, and for good reason. We have coveredĀ curb appealĀ on this blog and landscape lighting is like curb appeal's cousin. Landscape lighting transforms a home and its landscaping into an overnight masterpiece. Admittedly, … [Read more...]
Plants That Love Sunlight Almost As Much As You Do
The sunlight is finally making a lasting appearance in Northern Kentucky! It brings me so much joy to write the above sentence as warmer temperatures sweep across the Ohio River Valley. As the warm sunlight makes its triumphant return an important issue comes to light (no pun intended). Obviously, certain plants thrive in the sunlight. Their very existence depends on the amount of sun they … [Read more...]
Increase Your Property’s Landscaping With Vibrant Color
The look of any landscaping project will vary throughout the year. As seasons come and go and temperatures rise and fall the color of your plants and trees are going to change. By planning ahead, you can add the right color to your landscaping all year round. As always, we suggest the very first step you should take would be to test the soil on your property to see if it has the … [Read more...]
Top Plants, Trees For Spring Season Landscaping
The warmer spring weather is (hopefully) right around the corner. We are experiencing a cold blast through the Ohio River Valley currently, but we are choosing to remain optimistic; hoping that sunshine and the sound of chirping birds is not far off. With the warmer weather comes the beginning of planting and landscaping season, and we're excited to get things started for the 2016 season! We … [Read more...]