Beat the winter blues by taking the first steps to create a summer backyard oasis. By preparing now, you’ll be ready to install – and enjoy – a dream outdoor living patio, hardscape or landscaped area once warmer weather arrives. The outdoor living experts at Legendary Landscape recommend checking these outdoor projects off your “to-do”…
Does the bitter cold weather have you dreaming of warm days spending time with friends and family in your backyard? The cold may keep us indoors, but professionals in the landscape and remodeling industry are still thinking about the outdoors and use the winter months to plan spring projects, and…
Front-porch entertaining is making a comeback in America’s neighborhoods, thanks to homeowners’ renewed interest in beautifying the front entries of their homes. The days of uninspired concrete front stoops have passed, giving way to elegant combinations of freestanding walls, columns and matching pavers to create welcoming entrances that also serve…
If you own a property in a hilly area then you understand the issues as far as having a yard that you basically can’t use. You may also be dealing with drainage or land erosion issues of the land itself. The area we service which is Fredericksburg, Stafford,Spotsylvania and the…
Does the bitter cold weather have you dreaming of warm days spending time with friends and family in your backyard? The cold may keep us indoors, but professionals in the landscape and remodeling industry are still thinking about the outdoors and use the winter months to plan spring projects, and…
As autumn fades and winter draws near, homes begin to reflect the approaching holiday season. For many of us, the cooler weather also signifies a lifestyle change. In the south, cooler temperatures make this a great time of year for gardening and outdoor entertaining. For northerners, winter brings snow sports…
Shorter days, dropping temperatures and dealing with snow and ice can give many people a serious case of the winter doldrums. Most of us won’t be able to fight winter blues with a tropical getaway or a spa weekend. But there is an easy, convenient way to give yourself an…
When clients start their search for a pool installer, they really need to consult a landscape designer before they sign any contracts. The design and build process for the pool should really be seen as a start to finish process that includes the tie-in of the whole landscape plan. All…
Segmental retaining walls are a great way to define separate spaces within one landscape. Separating the sitting area from the pool with a low block wall provides seating opportunities and is installed without mortar. Remember, when designing a soil-reinforced wall keep in mind factors such as site, soil, weight loads…
Winter is quickly approaching, and it’s a great time to get out in the Virginia landscape and look at the hardscaping in your garden. Below we will discuss how to care for pavers, stepping stones, arbors, trellises, and also shows how to prepare them for winter months. Planning now will…
Legendary Landscape is a full service landscape company who designs and builds landscapes for clients in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Northern Virginia. We have been using the same products since the onset of our company and enjoy the quality of results we provide our clients. We are experienced…
Legendary Landscape not only continues to educate ourselves and staff with the products we use to service our clients we also keep abreast of the leading trends in landscape design to better service our clients in the Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, King George and the surrounding areas. We stay excited and…
The best investment you can make in your home – both for your pocketbook and your personal enjoyment – is in landscaping. Real estate experts agree that every dollar you put into your yard eventually will return one to two dollars when you sell. And at a time when home…
Many would-be home sellers are concerned about reduced housing prices, and those who are highly motivated are pulling out all the stops to make their homes more appealing than the competition. If you’re preparing to sell this spring but aren’t in a position to invest in ambitious renovations, such as…
Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. They add beauty to the landscape and, at the same time, help prevent soil erosion. Grass is the best known ground cover, but grass is not suited to all locations. Other ground cover plants should be used…
It may still be a bit cold outside, but Virginia homeowners are already dreaming of creating beautiful garden settings around their homes come spring. Landscaping success doesn’t have to be hit or miss, and if it has been for you, it may be time to call in a professional landscape…
Warm weather means it’s an ideal time to redo or create a new outdoor living space that you can enjoy all summer. When designing your ideal backyard, add a new patio door to your plans to help bring the sunshine, fresh air and outdoor fun into your home. This season’s…
As the weather continues to warm, you may be dreaming of creating a beautiful garden setting around your home. Landscaping success doesn’t have to be hit or miss, and if it has been for you, it may be time to call in a professional landscape designer. Why? Because in the…
Nothing is more relaxing than a breath of fresh air, which is likely the reason why the lines between indoors and out have blurred immensely. More homeowners are moving their living rooms outside to well-appointed patios and firepits, furnishing these spaces with all the comforts of their favorite indoor gathering…
Many would-be home sellers are concerned about reduced housing prices, and those who are highly motivated are pulling out all the stops to make their homes more appealing than the competition. If you’re preparing to sell this summer but aren’t in a position to invest in ambitious renovations, such as…
As the weather is in its summer glory, there’s nothing better than expanding your living space to the great outdoors. Luckily, it’s easy and affordable to create a comfortable and inviting outdoor room that’s perfectly put together. Use these quick tips and inspiring ideas to transform your deck, porch or…
Adding useful space, enjoyment, appeal and value to homes, outdoor living spaces continue to be a popular home improvement project. While the economy slowly recovers, many budget-conscious homeowners are looking for simple, cost-effective ways to transform their homes’ exteriors into inviting outdoor “land-escapes” that can be enjoyed year around. If…
Container gardening is a great alternative for people who don’t have the time or space for a full garden or flowerbed. Often, however, container gardeners may feel they have to choose between beauty and practicality. When you can only plant so many containers, what do you fill them with –…
It is easy to enjoy your deck or patio when the weather is warm and pleasant, and memories of cold winters are driven far away. But when the temperatures soar, do you find yourself retreating indoors? Even through the dog days of summer, you can enjoy your outdoor living space…
You might think the end of summer means bidding farewell to fresh, homegrown veggies. Not so – many cool-season crops hit their heyday as autumn temperatures drop, and some even taste better when nipped by a light frost. As long as their basic growing conditions are met, vegetable plants don’t…
The chill of winter winds might have you wishing for the first buds of spring, but garden lovers don’t need to let the cold season get them down. In fact, this can be the ideal time to start planning your landscape for spring and summer. Leaving the work until the…
There should be a “take a plant to work” day. And while you’re at it, you should keep one on your desk. Or, better yet, have two or more in your office and for every room in your home for cleaner, fresher air. Most people spend 90 percent of their…
From cool miniature fountains to going native in the garden, spring 2011 promises great plants and products that will help you spruce up your home with pizzazz and ease. “People are clamoring for eco-friendly plants and products that are attractive and perform well,” says Chad Hurry, landscape designer and hardscape…
Guessing what’s hot and what’s not in gardening trends is about as predictable as the weather. So before you put your money where your mulch is, head to your favorite yard-ware store with one goal in mind: “You want to create an outdoor space that you can enjoy for years…
The Mid Atlantic can pretty much count on seeing snow and ice in all of its manifestations every year. But just as there are many kinds of snow, there is a growing army of residential deicing products to help consumers attack almost any slippery surface. The most commonly used deicer…
When you see a well tended garden, you feel refreshed and at peace. The reason for this content feeling could be the green grass and bright colored flowers. However, to achieve that green garden look, some work is required. One of the best ways to help your garden to look…
The arrival of the first robin in your backyard is a sure sign of spring, one welcomed by virtually any bird-watcher who has weathered a cold winter. But did you know that you can help migratory birds such as robins as they travel one of nature’s most amazing journeys? The…
Gardening early in the spring fills one with a sense of optimism, even when faced with the mess left by winter and a month’s worth of cleaning up. As temperatures get warmer and spring bulbs start to emerge, how can you not be optimistic? To help your garden get off…
It’s a yearly ritual. Snow falls; salt is sprinkled. Then, in spring, leaves turn brown as plants struggle and sometimes die. Many folks might not realize that their plants aren’t doing well because of the salt they used months earlier, said Chad Hurry, a Landscape Designer with Legendary Landscape. “People…
Professional lighting installed into your landscape not only serves a useable purpose, but also can make your landscape come alive at night. No one wants a completely dark yard around his or her house at night, and landscaping can look completely different at night with proper lighting than it looks…
A professional landscape designer can design and install a outdoor room as an extension of your home. A well thought out design and landscape installation will give you a useful outdoor living environment. An outdoor room may include a paver patio, retaining wall, flower boxes, built in benches, pergolas, water…
Nothing beats relaxing in the shade or entertaining a group of guests on your own private paver patio living space. When you take the time to plan your patio for the way you live, the result can be a versatile living space and a value-boosting addition to your home. Chad…
More and more, people are taking up gardening to supplement their groceries with healthful, homegrown produce, but yard space sometimes is a problem. However, a raised-bed planter can be tucked into just about any corner of your yard. And thanks to easy-to-use segmental retaining wall systems, most do-it-yourselfers can build…
”The month of June, it is well if it be partly wet and partly dry.” Despite that idealistic statement from an 1854 article on agriculture in The Cambrian Journal, no farmer, in the history of the world, has ever had the ideal weather for a perfect growing season. The same…
Spring is a time of renewal with flowers and trees blooming, grass greening and warmer temperatures bringing us back to the outdoors. But before you can begin to truly enjoy the fresh air – there are many updates needed to help your patio areas recover from the harsh effects of…
Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon spent many years and covered many miles searching for the fabled “fountain of youth.” Fortunately, you don’t have to go to those lengths to find a special fountain that will transform your backyard into a private oasis. You only need to make a trip to…
As the seasons change and outdoor living becomes a reality once again, visions of bountiful gardens and green grass fill the heads of most homeowners. It is likely, however, that a few items in the tool shed need some attention. Even the most experienced gardener has tools for working in…
Nearly every lawn or garden has one – a bare, ugly spot where nothing seems to grow well. Maybe the spot gets too much sun, or too much shade. Perhaps the soil is too sandy, rocky or full of clay for most plants to survive in it. Maybe it’s on…
Vegetable and herb gardening is in and studies indicate it will continue to grow in popularity. If you’re not growing your own yet it’s time to start. Why? The reasons are as varied as the people who garden. Some do it to save money. Others want to ensure their food…
As we dream of summer, many of us think about the place where we spend those endless summer days and balmy summer evenings – the backyard. But if your backyard is going to live up to the perfection you envision in your daydreams, you may need to spend a spring…
Outside birds are singing and bits of green are popping up all around. As seasons change from winter to spring, the gardener’s mind quickly leaps to growing flowers and produce. Before getting out there and planting, follow these basic garden preparations to get the most out of this growing season….
Gardeners know that mulch is a great-looking layer of topping on the soil in gardens and landscapes, but mulch is so much more than just a decorative cover. Mirroring the leaf layer found on a forest floor, mulch covering can benefit both plants and soil. There are many different types…
More than 41 million Americans planted vegetable gardens in 2009 – a number expected to increase as food costs climb, according to a recent Gardening Trends Research Report. When you factor in flowers, herbs and fruits, it’s difficult to find a home where people are not working the soil on…
As the weather warms and the days grow longer, who doesn’t happily anticipate opening windows and doors to let the fresh air in? And once we think about bringing the outdoors in, our imagination naturally goes the other way, as well – bringing the indoors out. It seems that…
For children anticipating the barefoot season, the spring may seem an endless march of rainy days and almost winter-like weeks. If your children are ready to jump-start spring inside, and are searching for something that sparks their imaginations, starting beautiful flowers or delicious vegetables from seed is a great beginning….
It’s the time of the year when spending as much time outdoors as possible becomes everyone’s lifestyle priority. But there’s only so much time that you can spend at the beach or on a restaurant patio – enjoying the season at home, in your own outdoor space, is ideal for…
Cool drinks. Barbecues. Relaxing. They’re all the makings of the perfect summer evening when enjoying time with family and friends. It’s the season when everyone is looking for ways to spend time outside – and with a little ingenuity, a bit of a green thumb and a knack for do-it-yourself…
The warmer months provide numerous opportunities for hosting outdoor events: birthday parties, Father’s Day barbecues, graduation celebrations, backyard campouts, weddings or a gathering for watching fireworks on the Fourth of July – the list is endless. Even when just hosting a fun neighborhood picnic or ice cream social, it’s important…
Bright flowers are blooming, nights are turning warmer, the days are getting longer: ’tis the season for outdoor entertaining. Design insiders say you can make summer sizzle by throwing a great dinner party without breaking the bank. Simply start with two sources – your china cabinet and Mother Nature. “With…
Sprucing up outdoor spaces doesn’t have to cost a lot to create a big impact. Rather than buying new, consider refreshing or upgrading furnishings, equipment and features you already have. You will save some green and give new life to items that might otherwise wind up in the trash –…
Plenty of tender, loving care went into those vegetable seedlings planted this spring. Weeks of watering, weeding, pruning and feeding have likely resulted in a harvest so bountiful, it is beginning to overwhelm the kitchen. What an exciting sight to have watched that seedling grow with sunshine, water and good…
If you think the end of summer means your vegetable gardening days are done, you’ll need to reconsider. The weeks when summer fades into fall are actually an opportune time to plant cool-weather crops. Fall is a great time of year for planting vegetables. Some of nature’s most nutritious greens…
You turn the faucet off when brushing your teeth and installed low-flow toilets and showerheads – but your outdated irrigation system could be undermining your efforts to save water. The average American household uses 30 percent or more of its water outdoors in landscaping. Bigger users might be closer to…
When winter approaches, do you stow the grill and cover the patio furniture, wishing there was some way you could continue to enjoy your outdoor living space all year? If so, you’re not alone. More homeowners are seeking function and efficiency from their outdoor living spaces, according to a recent…
When the calendar turns to fall months, temperatures drop and local football teams come to mind. With the approach of the cooler weather, many of us also begin to yearn for the warmth of comfort foods like hearty soups and stews or freshly baked pies, but these traditional favorites need…
Whether tailgating, playing a game of catch with the kids, cheering on your favorite team from the stands or calling plays from the couch – fall means football. A few simple tips can keep outdoor projects from running interference on your weekend game schedule. Here are 10- to 15-minute garden…
Snow, ice, freezing temperatures and other elements of winter are not far off. You’ve enjoyed your backyard all summer long, but now it’s time to get everything prepped to handle the upcoming cold weather. Preparing your lawn, shrubbery and gardens for the winter months can help ensure you’ll be able…