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How to Integrate Hardscaping into Your Landscape Design

By: Bryan Gustavson | June 2024

Hardscaping is the artificial feature used in landscape architecture. These elements are typically made from durable stone, concrete, wood, or metal. Standard hardscaping features include patios, decks, walkways, retaining walls, fire pits, and water features. The primary purpose of hardscaping is to create functional spaces, define areas within the landscape, and add visual interest...

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6 Awesome Backyard Makeover Ideas

By: Bryan Gustavson | February 2024

In the following article we will be talking about the top six awesome backyard makeover ideas. If you are thinking about doing some work in your outdoor spaces, then this is a great article for you to have a read of. The top six ideas we will cover include landscape design, hardscaping, water features, outdoor patios, outdoor kitchens and outdoor lighting...

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6 Landscape Design Ideas in Orange County, CA

By: Bryan Gustavson | October 2023

Orange County, California, offers a picturesque canvas for landscape design. From its coastal allure to its Mediterranean-like climate and varied terrains, the local area is the ideal backdrop for creating stunning outdoor spaces...

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6 Awesome Outdoor Living Ideas for Orange County, CA

By: Bryan Gustavson | July 2023

If you live in Orange County, CA, then you like to spend time outdoors. Let us talk about the top 6 awesome outdoor living ideas for you to enjoy the wonderful California climate in the comfort of your own backyards...

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The Fast Growing Landscape Trends in Artificial Grass And Pavers

By: Bryan Gustavson | April 2023

It's an ever-changing world in the land of landscape and hardscape. And this could not be truer when we're talking about pavers and artificial grass. Artificial grass and pavers really go...

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How to Know if Your Neighbor's Lawn has Artificial Grass

By: Bryan Gustavson | January 2023

Your neighbor's lawn looks great. Perhaps it even looks perfect... maybe a little too perfect. You try and try to keep up with their perfect yard only to find you...

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What is Artificial Grass Anyway and What is it Made of?

By: Bryan Gustavson | September 2022

Artificial grass, synthetic turf, or is it artificial turf, synthetic grass? Whatever name you want to give it, it's all the same. But what exactly is it anyway?...

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Top 3 Myths About Artificial Grass

By: Bryan Gustavson | May 2022

With the explosive rise in artificial lawns throughout Orange County, we get inundated with tons of questions every month regarding this landscaping trend. In fact, we filter almost 100...

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What's the Big Deal About Travertine Pavers?

By: Bryan Gustavson | March 2022

Pavers come in many different forms - various materials, colors, shapes, and textures. Plus they're very customizable for almost every home project imaginable. Of those options, what your pavers...

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Artificial Grass Compliments Pavers, and Vice Versa

By: Bryan Gustavson | October 2021

So many different types of yards can be found in sunny Orange County, CA. It's one of the many things that makes Southern California so great. There are big...

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5 Tips for Merging Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

By: Bryan Gustavson | February 2021

There was a time when a simple patio or deck was the height of backyard outdoor living. Today, we have transcended to a place where our outdoor spaces rival...

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Introducing: NEW Verona™ Porcelain Pavers, Now Available in Orange County, CA

By: Bryan Gustavson | May 2020

Belgard is excited to announce that the new Verona™ collection of Porcelain Pavers is now available nationwide! The Verona line emulates a variety of natural stones to create distinctive contemporary outdoor...

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5 Fiery Ideas for Building Your Outdoor Cooking Station in Orange County, CA

By: Bryan Gustavson | December 2019

Kitchens are definitely one of the hottest trends in outdoor living design, and the centerpiece of any outdoor kitchen is the cooking station. Whether you have a gourmet outdoor kitchen,...

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