Meet Matt Hiner from Hiner Outdoor Living
Social media allows people from around the world to find inspiration and information on almost anything you can think of. Landscape...
top of page
From the Pros
- Jun 11, 2023
- 3 min
Meet Mike Pyle: Landscape Designer, Business Man, and Star of HGTV’s Inside Out
Great talent rarely goes unnoticed for long, especially when the person behind the talent has the work ethic to back it up. Mike Pyle is...
15
- Jun 6, 2023
- 3 min
Why You Should Hire a Swimming Pool Consultant
There are many reasons to want a pool. Maybe your kids are eager for a way to pass the time on those hot, summer days. Maybe you dream of...
19
- May 31, 2023
- 3 min
Basic Design Advice From a Professional Landscape Consultant
Designing a space, whether it's a small backyard or a sprawling garden, can be exciting. At the same time, just knowing where to start...
12
- May 31, 2023
- 4 min
Avoid 5 Common Mistakes by Talking to a Landscape Consultant
Embarking on your first outdoor living project can be an exciting endeavor. But without proper guidance, it's easy to fall prey to common...
4
- May 31, 2023
- 3 min
How Landscape Consultants Can Help Unlock Your Backyard Potential
Your backyard has the potential to be a peaceful oasis, busy social hub, or an extension of your indoor living space. However,...
7
- May 31, 2023
- 4 min
What does a landscape consultant do?
When it comes to creating a beautiful and functional custom outdoor space, landscape consultants play a crucial role. These skilled...
10
- Feb 2, 2023
- 3 min
Why Your is Backyard Flooding and How to Fix it
Owning a home is hard enough work already, without additional complications. If you’re dealing with backyard flooding, understanding why...
26
- Jan 26, 2023
- 5 min
When Building an Infinity Pool is Bad Idea
Infinity pools are beautiful. Also known as a negative edge or vanishing edge pool, infinity pools give the illusion that an edge of your...
13
- Jan 8, 2023
- 4 min
What to Know Before Designing Your Own Outdoor Living Space
Most of us are not landscape designers. Still, all of us want an outdoor living space that looks like it was done by a professional. So...
5
- Nov 4, 2022
- 4 min
Do you need to hire a patio designer?
There are some jobs you can do by yourself. Outdoor projects like basic landscaping work, gravel pathways, or even pergola kits are all...
5
- Oct 31, 2022
- 6 min
Finding a Swimming Pool Designer
So, you want a pool. Perhaps the last resort you stayed in had a nice pool your kids spent too much time in, or you're eager to become...
9
- Oct 10, 2022
- 3 min
Questions to Ask a Landscape Design Consultant
When you start working with a landscape design consultant, you’re going to want to have a plan. Knowing what you want to get out of your...
8
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Benefits of Remote vs Local Landscape Designers
In person design consultations have their merits. It’s always nice to be familiar with the person you hire on a face to face level. There...
7
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Why You Should Work With A Landscape Design Consultant
The process of creating your new outdoor living space can seem overwhelming. If you’re entertaining the idea of a full backyard landscape...
8
- Sep 18, 2022
- 5 min
Fall Foliage–The Best Trees to Plant for Fall Color
A lot of landscaping revolves around plants such as shrubs and flowers. We think it’s time to show trees some love, too. Nothing is more...
5
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
When, how, and how often should you clean your gutters?
Home maintenance is nobody’s favorite activity. Still, maintaining the outside of your home is important. This includes cleaning your...
5
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
Backyard Olive Trees: Fruiting vs Fruitless & Should you plant one?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it should be fairly obvious to you that most of California is in a serious drought. This can make...
14
- Sep 5, 2022
- 6 min
A Pool Cover For Winter –Do You Need One?
By now we should all know that when winter comes, you should be ready to prepare your pool. From chemical treatments to cleaning and...
8
- Aug 4, 2022
- 6 min
11 Reasons To Have a Bird Feeder in Your Yard
Many who choose to put a bird feeder in their backyard may be motivated by personal or selfish reasons. After all, who doesn’t enjoy...
7
- Apr 16, 2022
- 5 min
Pool Safety Tips To Know This Summer
Summer is almost here! That means it’s time to uncover your backyard swimming pool, break out the suits, and dive in for some fun and...
6
- Feb 20, 2022
- 4 min
Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist
We’re all familiar with indoor spring cleaning. This year, we encourage you to take that energy in your outdoor living space as well. Not...
7
- Feb 18, 2022
- 7 min
Swimming Pool Designers vs Swimming Pool Contractors—Who Should You Hire?
Once you decide to install a new swimming pool in your backyard, you’re setting into motion a series of steps. The very first step of any...
7
- Feb 18, 2022
- 6 min
How Much Does Landscaping Cost?
If you’re looking to freshen up your outdoor space, there’s no better place to start than with some new landscaping. More affordable than...
8
- Feb 3, 2022
- 5 min
Where on Property to Place a Swimming Pool?
Location, location, location. When it comes to real estate, this has been the refrain since the very beginning. Another place where...
7
- Feb 3, 2022
- 5 min
How much does a pool cost? How much to put a pool in, in your area.
Everyone wants a pool, but few people know how much it will cost to put a pool in. This question is a big one, and not one that is as...
10
- Jan 24, 2022
- 8 min
Swimming Pool Coping — A Complete Guide
We continue to create content that helps homeowners feel confident as they begin or continue the swimming pool design process. Earlier,...
67
- Jan 12, 2022
- 10 min
Swimming Pool Tile 101: Pros, Problems, Cost, and Design Ideas
If you’re looking to install or renovate your existing swimming pool, then the design process can seem intimidating. Breaking it down...
11
- Jan 12, 2022
- 5 min
Swimming Pool Tile 101: Glass Pool Tile
Among some of the most popular options for swimming pool finishes is glass swimming pool tile. Many are drawn to glass tile when they are...
13
- Jan 12, 2022
- 4 min
Swimming Pool Tile 101: Stone Pool Tile
In our introduction to swimming pool tile, we briefly mentioned the three most popular kinds of pool tile on the market—glass tile,...
11
- Jan 12, 2022
- 5 min
Swimming Pool Tile 101: Porcelain/Ceramic Pool Tile
In our mission to help you navigate the big wide world of outdoor living, we have been focusing this month on swimming pool tile. What is...
8
- Nov 28, 2021
- 3 min
Who is Tigran Gertz? And What is The Goat Gang?
New to the landscaping game? You might be wondering what resources are out there to help you diversify and broaden your network....
7
bottom of page