Backyard Building Blocks

Backyard Building Blocks - Steps to a premier landscape
Hardscape Backyard Fireplace

February 19th, 2024

Connect Softscapes and Hardscapes in Your Landscape Design

Complementary in nature, softscapes and hardscapes are two elements to consider when making a well-balanced cohesive landscape design. Softscapes can be...

POE Retaining Walls Sustainability

January 16th, 2024

Sustainable Landscape Design for 2024

As we start the new year, it's crucial to consider that your landscaping is more than about curb appeal as it could potentially leave a significant carbon...

Holiday Decor Present Table with Candles

December 14th, 2023

Hosting for This Holiday Season – Your Ultimate Checklist

As the holidays are nearly here, family time is at the core of the season. Transforming our homes into a festive place is crucial to hosting those near and...

Winter Cozy Firepit

November 20th, 2023

Five Tips for Your Backyard Winter Wonderland

A harsh midwest winter often seems to appear quicker than expected. Keeping warm inside is usually encouraged, but just because it’s cold doesn't mean we can’t...

Grow Guide Candle Lighting

October 20th, 2023

Grow Guide for A Bountiful Fall Garden

Every year as the cold weather approaches, we scramble to cover our plants and protect them against frost, but you should know that some of our favorite...

Mums and pumpkins

September 20th, 2023

Pumpkin Friendly Flowers with Bold Statements

As the fall season approaches, pumpkins are becoming more prominently showcased in landscape design. But did you know that there are some fall flowers that...

Natural pest control

August 17th, 2023

Pest Prevention Plants to Add to Your Garden

A garden will bring beauty to your yard, but did you know what is sowed can also act as a deterrent to unwanted pests? Some flowers and herbs have fragrances...

Pinks

July 19th, 2023

Ten Fragrant Plants for Your Landscape

The recent Midwest invasion of smoke from the Canadian wildfires gave us a renewed appreciation for the more heavenly scents of the great outdoors. We’ve...

Outdoor kitchen essentials

June 20th, 2023

Outdoor Kitchen Essentials

When it comes to transforming your backyard into a true sanctuary, an outdoor kitchen is an excellent addition that combines functionality, style, and a love...

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