The real estate market has seen rapid growth in both home sales and demand in 2020. As the market has evolved, many homeowners are looking to add curb appeal to their home. Curb appeal is one of the most important aspects in determining the value of a house. If you are planning to sell your[…]
Category: Tips for Your Yard
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Oct
Oct
Having a water feature as a part of your landscape design means you have a place to relax and unwind at the end of a long day. This landscaping element is a great way to make the most of your outdoor living space. Like any aspect of your landscape, seasonal maintenance is required to keep[…]
24
Aug
Aug
Outdoor fire features are one of the trendiest elements in Atlanta’s backyards. Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces completed over 130 fire pits and fireplaces in 2019 alone. That is a lot of happy families! Fire features are great for the backyard or can be your patio’s companion. Even the most magnificent patios could seem incomplete[…]
15
Aug
Aug
While it is only the middle of August, now is a good time to start thinking about getting your lawn ready for the next season. Sure, it’s Georgia, and we have several more weeks before it starts to feel like fall. But it never hurts to start planning now for the projects and tasks ahead.[…]
14
Jul
Jul
Summer in Georgia can be brutal on a landscape. From the intense heat to the not uncommon drought conditions, keeping a lush summer landscape can be difficult. However, there are a number of things you can do to ensure that your Atlanta landscape looks inviting. Summer Landscape TLC Trim : Take a walk around your[…]
07
Jul
Jul
Deciding on the perfect landscape design plan can seem overwhelming. It is even more challenging when you realize your Atlanta yard is a blank canvas that can be improved with features beyond plants. A few examples are custom walkways, fountains, patios and other structures. Additionally, a variety of outdoor lighting can be incorporated. If just[…]
16
Apr
Apr
Do you want a yard that makes you sigh in delight and not distress? If so, Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces would love to work with you to help create a landscape that meets your needs, as well as your wants. As Atlanta landscape designers with years of experience, we know there are some key elements[…]
10
Mar
Mar
Xeriscaping is the practice of using plants that are often indigenous to (but not excluding others) an area and then arranging them in an efficient manner so as to use a minimal amount of water. It was first introduced in Denver, CO in the late ‘70s and has since become popular all across the country.[…]
20
Jan
Jan
Living in Georgia doesn’t mean that one is completely safe from a sinkhole “showing up” in their landscape. Sure, there are areas of the country where sinkholes can be more of an issue. But, being an Atlanta property owner doesn’t mean that sinkholes won’t occur. Consequently, the best action you can take regarding sinkholes is to learn[…]
20
Jan
Jan
When you start dreaming about a new landscape design, chances are you gave a great deal of consideration to the features you wanted to see. Those aspects might include the seating area, whether or not to have a fire feature, and of course, some type of ‘flooring’ to pull it all together. But when it[…]
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