Landscaping & Hardscaping Blog
The Hidden Benefits of Adding a Water Feature to Your Landscape
Water features aren’t just decorative, they’re transformative. Whether it’s the sound of a bubbling fountain or the peaceful sight of a koi pond, water elements offer benefits that go far beyond appearance. Here’s why homeowners across Monroe and Fairfield County are...
Top 4 Hardscape Features That Instantly Add Value to Your Home
Hardscaping is one of the best investments you can make in your property—boosting curb appeal, usability, and resale value. Whether you're looking to elevate your lifestyle or increase your home’s worth, these four hardscape upgrades are functional, durable, and...
5 Signs It’s Time to Redesign Your Landscape
Your landscape is more than just grass and greenery—it’s the first impression of your home, a place to relax, and an extension of your lifestyle. But even the most carefully planned outdoor spaces need refreshing from time to time. Whether you're dealing with...
Amazing Outdoor Living Area
We’re excited to share pictures of this great outdoor space created by Sterling Associates and Landscape Unlimited, right here in Newtown, CT! The homeowner built their pool roughly 8 years ago, but wanted to add an outdoor entertaining area to keep the family out of...
Choosing The Best Tree Shape for Your Yard
Different trees have different shapes and work well in different spaces. Figure out what shape tree will maximize the visual effect of your landscape.
The Special Effects of Texture in Landscaping
Texture is used in landscaping to create a visual effect. Learn how different textures can be used to create appealing combinations and effects.
The Importance of Plant Shapes and Plant Forms in Landscaping
Form in landscaping means the three dimensional plant shape or a plant mass and is one of the 10 Key Principles of Landscape Design. We can divide the plant forms in three main groups:Tree formsTree form are distinguished by their larger size, trunks and canopy....
Invest in these 6 Functional Hardscaping Features
When creating an outdoor living space consider investing in functional hardscaping features that you will enjoy and future buyers will pay extra to have.
6 Simple Landscaping Fixes (with High ROI)
Maintaining curb appeal doesn’t have to be hard. Use these simple landscaping fixes to keep up with the Jones’ or even prep your home for sale.
10 Key Principles of Landscape Design
Landscape design is used to create a practical and pleasing outdoor space. Learn about the principles used to professionals to pull it all off.