Mark and Linnzy discuss their background in landscape design
Landscape trends vary on customer needs: Kid friendly, pets, thornless and low litter plants
Customers understand we don’t have an endless supply of water
Xeriscaping means low water use and not no water
Native trees can also be itentified as shrubs
Segment 2
Landscape Life Over Time
COMMENTARY
Native plants can take years to look good from the time they’re planted
Hedges can last up to 15 years
Hardscaping is built to last
Plant location in a space needed for growth over time
Not knowing the drainage of the space is common on why landscapes fail
Segment 3
Hardscape Features
COMMENTARY
Outdoor Bar-B-Q’s have been high in demand from gas to propane
Sink installs requires plumbing including a sewer line that can be costly
Gabions, architectual and decorative walls add layers and definition
Shade structures
Water features like fountains have challenges unless its part of the pool
Reason to buy the cheapest outdoor refridgerator
Just about anything you have in the home can be installed outside
Segment 4
Outdoor Comfort
COMMENTARY
Lighting in the shade structure makes it more inviting
Various size fans vary based on HOA regulations
Misting systems and misting fans to cool the area day and night
Heating with firepits, patio heaters and infrared heaters
OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR
#LandscapeDecor
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