Have you taken a recent trip to the home of a friend, or family member? Have you been awestruck by their carefully crafted outdoor space, perfect for hosting? Have you longed for such a space yourself, held back by money or time? Well, we have been right there in your shoes, believe it or not. Part of the reason we are in this business is that we know how impactful to the personal quality of life a beautiful outdoor space can be. Many people share this desire, and not everyone falls on the same part of the spectrum. Some want a completely new landscape, and some just want a couple of extra amenities. Whatever category you fall into, we are going to go over a few ways you can enhance your outdoor living space.
Safety First with Outdoor Landscape Lighting
This is one of our favorite landscape enhancements, and it truly gets lost in our selection. Landscape lighting crosses the boundaries of being both aesthetic, and functional as an enhancement. Up or downlighting can be used to illuminate the face of the structure or specific plant beds you are proud of. Walkway lighting can keep the property safe, and add to the uniform structure of the property. We also like to add lighting to outdoor common areas, extending the use of the space into the night. And although we hate to say it, outdoor lighting just makes any property look and feel safer.
Best of Both Worlds with an Outdoor Kitchen
The weather in Arizona is too nice not to utilize it all the time. So many conventional indoor activities are taken outside where the temperature is still ideal. One of those many activities is cooking, which is actually much more convenient when you want to host an outdoor event. Big or small, the ability to mingle with guests while preparing the meal, potluck, or bar snacks is unmatched. The mess also comes outside with you, and you get a wide selection of potential amenities including wine coolers and extra counter space.
Fire Pit for Conversation and Foundation
In the spirit of hosting, we have another outdoor living enhancement that could do the trick. Fire pits make for a seated centerpiece to any backyard. They can be used for heat on a chilly night, or to cook some hot dogs. The best part is, you can use all the surrounding space to create a beautifully landscaped area. Plant material can be added adjacent to the fire pit. Flowers for the aesthetic, and shrubs for privacy. This area becomes the foundation of your backyard.
Stacked Rock and Rock Designs for Sustainability
Drought conditions are too common in Arizona, so homeowners are always on the lookout for low-maintenance landscaping options. This results in the use of decorative rock, often as mulch or in rock gardens. Well, we take things a step further with intricately stacked rocks and rock designs that offer the same beauty as a plant bed. The perk of these “plants” is they need no nutrients to survive.
We design, build and maintain fully functioning yards that meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations through quality, integrity, efficiency, teamwork, and relationships. Give us a call at (928) 830-4061 today.