archiveJuly 2017

For a while it was fortunate for us that the back yard was, well, in the back. The many sinkholes left from rotted tree stumps were the only places on the whole slope not weed-infested; the whole area surrounded by a tired, moss-covered and rickety fence. I think a rusting...

Gardening experts say fall is the best time to plant on the Gulf Coast, but before you head to the nursery, we have the five biggest mistakes homeowners make when it comes to gardening in the fall. Avoid these so you don't waste your time and your money!From a distance,...

Top 5 Driveway Patterns Landscape designer Scott Cohen shares his five favorite approaches for transforming concrete driveways inexpensively and easily. Length: 02:42 1. Use two types of finishes. Choose two types of patterns or finishes to give your driveway a unique look. In this example, exposed aggregate was used in...

It’s a backyard which I was dying to transform. The Japanese also use pure rock gardens. This raised garden is among the simplest plans you can do! A brand-new Japanese Garden Designs Package was added to our portfolio. Maybe you have the flexibility to pick the specific placement and form...

At State of the Art Landscape, our custom swimming pool designs are reflections of each client’s taste, lifestyle, and property setting. Our pool designs extend the boundaries of a home by creating an outdoor living space, and our collaborative process ensures client wishes and needs are completely fulfilled. The process...

Have you ever thought about moving the pool pump, filter and heater to a new location? As with most pools, the equipment may not be in the most desirable location. The site originally chosen to place the equipment is often to minimize the length of additional trenching, plumbing and wiring,...