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What Are Fire Pits Used For?

Since the dawn of humankind, we have gathered around the fire. Fire pits add a wonderful addition to any backyard. If you’re considering getting one installed for your own home, you may wonder, “what are fire pits used for?”

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3 Residential Landscaping Features You’ll Love

Landscaping is a bit like the wrapping on a present or the icing on a cake; it accentuates the item at hand, in this case, your home. Residential landscaping doesn’t have to be extravagant or outrageously expensive, however, to make an impact. Check out these three residential landscaping features that deliver a lot of bang for your buck; we think you’ll love them:

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Is A Pondless Waterfall Right For You?

If you’re renovating your outdoor living space, there is nothing more beautiful and tranquil than a waterfall. A popular style of waterfall that is more realistic for smaller areas such as backyards is a pondless waterfall, which is a dry waterfall on which the water flows over rocks and into a bed of gravel, recirculating the water back to the top of the waterfall.

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How To Hardscape Your Backyard

Hardscaping includes all the hard or man-made items in a landscape that do not change over time. Landscape features such as patios, pools, ponds, retaining walls, fire pits and even driveways are all considered hardscape elements.

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Is A Koi Fish Pond Right For You?

Keeping colorful Koi fish is one of the best ways to add beauty and life to any outdoor living space. Maintaining a koi fish pond is a rewarding experience that can add value to your home. Yet it is important for homeowners to understand what to expect when committing to such a project.

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How Deep Should A Koi Pond Be?

One of the most important factors to consider when planning or constructing a Koi pond is depth. A shallow pond can cause overcrowding among fish and plants. Too much depth can lead to poor oxygen levels and lack of sunlight for your fish. So, how deep should a koi pond be? Here are some factors that could help determine the answer to this question.

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