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One of the beauties of small formal gardens is the versatility of their placement. They can be placed anywhere in a yard, and they are by no means limited to small properties. In fact, very large yards that otherwise appear overwhelming to the eye can be subdivided into zones of interest by planting small custom [...]
The French formal garden was, and still is, intended to inspire a sense of awe and wonder in the visitor in much the same manner as the facade of a grand, elite chateau would produce in the viewer. Its carefully sculpted and tightly controlled vegetation becomes a form of organic architecture, and its tight, linear [...]
The intention of swimming pool design is to improve the property in several respects. First, it creates an exceptionally popular and practical focal point for outdoor entertainment venues. While not everyone may enjoy swimming in a pool, almost everyone enjoys gathering around a pool to relax. Poolside events can be formal or informal and can [...]
Garden design ideas can be based on a number of things. One of these is geometry. Geometry is important to the establishment of relationships between architecture and landscape elements. Since architecture is by nature inorganic, the best way to link its form to the living forms of Nature is to find repeating shapes that occur [...]
Many people do not realize that a contemporary patio is actually less expensive to build than a deck. This is particularly true when more standard costs materials are selected, and when no masonry walls are built around its perimeter. This not only makes such a custom patio a true money saver to construct, but also [...]
Nothing adds new character and curb appeal to a property quite like backyard pool design does. It gives homeowners and guests a focal point for outdoor entertainment, and it adds curb appeal to your home. Adding a pool can often be the first element in a residential landscape design plan that can take an otherwise [...]
Decorative masonry is a highly special type of hardscape that creates beauty in the yard and adds dimension to a property. While its primary purpose is admittedly aesthetic, it is fully capable if building functionality into is decor in a manner that makes the forms it creates useful components of outdoor living. The cost of [...]
Home garden landscaping will add curb appeal to your property. It will also provide you with an island of tranquility to which you can retreat from the stress factors of daily life. When a professional landscaping company designs and installs such a garden, it transforms an ordinary yard into a vast and beautiful realm of [...]
Minimalist landscape design is based upon the aesthetic principle of “less is more”. Currently, it is most commonly associated with contemporary landscape design due to the modernist reduction of vegetation and the emphasis of inorganic elements over organics. However, minimalism has been around since Classical times in one form or fashion and has continued to [...]
If you need the work of a masonry specialist, let Exterior Worlds handle the design planning of the work and find the right subcontractor to do the actual construction. Masonry contractors normally work under the invoice of a general contractor in charge of a larger project. While they are always willing to work with an [...]
Minimalist garden design is not a specific style of gardening, but rather an aesthetic principle based upon the perspective that less is more. In these gardens, plants are carefully selected, and unusual materials are integrated into the vegetation. Hardscapes are used to define geometric shapes and linear movements that correspond to the architecture of the [...]
Outdoor water features are decorative landscape features that use water as their main element. They are vital to the attraction factor of residential landscape design. No everyone likes the same trees, flowers, stones, or bricks; and certainly not everyone likes the same geometric designs. However, the universality of water as a symbol of spirit and [...]
Exterior wall fountains are elegant features in your landscape. They add visual charm and auditory pleasure as they direct the viewing eye across the outdoor design. Additionally they are quite versatile, fitting into the odd crook and cranny or taking center stage as a large water fountain that covers an entire wall. Exterior wall fountains [...]
Landscape design firms are professionals, trained in principles of design, who are skilled in horticulture and construction techniques. Their palette and canvas is the Houston landscape. One example of the tools that landscape design firms have at their disposal is the design principle of line. Within a landscape design, lines dictate style and space. The [...]
The ultimate intention of garden landscaping design is to create an aesthetic unity between architecture, lawn, and tree growth that ultimately results in a feeling of peace and inner harmony when perceived. Gardens have an almost magical way of tying together elements that are very diverse in their own right. Forms such as patios, driveways, [...]
Landscape design tree placement within your Houston landscape is part science, part art. While your initial goal may only be to provide, say, some much-needed shade, you have an opportunity with a landscape design tree project to unify the look of your property and give it long-lasting elegance. For the best landscape design tree schemes, [...]
Design is of the utmost importance when it comes to building a custom patio in your yard. This is because a hardscape is basically a type of flooring. Just as a floor inside your house provides a foundation for lifestyle and activity, so too does the hardscape outside of your house create a foundation for [...]
A formal garden is distinguished by order, neatness, geometry, and symmetry. This style of garden design is one of the oldest in the world, tracing its origins back to the beginnings of recorded history. This is because formality is a common and honored tradition in all Western, Middle Eastern, and Eastern Cultures. Everyone has heard [...]
Garden designers working in Houston landscapes typically come from the two major lines of thought for gardens: formal designs and natural designs. Those specialists who work at the top of their game possess high levels of knowledge and discernment when it comes to design principles, plants and ecological systems. The ultimate goal of these professionals [...]
Do I need to be knowledgeable in landscape yard design to add curb appeal to my property?No. You just need to work with a professional landscaping company that can do more with your yard than simply maintain the grass and flower bed. Think about working with a team who can take the essence of your [...]
