Thirty
years ago, landscape professionals had limited choices of design elements and
materials. Patios were poured-concrete. Decks were cedar. Retaining walls were
plain concrete blocks. Even when it came to foliage, only basic choices for
plants, flowers and shrubs were available. People lived indoors and their yards
were an after-thought.
Today,
people are passionate about their home's outdoor environment and want to
integrate it with interior space and lifestyle. They want to do more to enhance
their home's curb appeal and value - and they are willing to pay for it.
For landscape professionals, this is an opportunity
to separate themselves from their competition by promoting and installing the
latest generation of landscape products. Homeowner demand for new innovative
designs spells business opportunity for the progressive landscape professional.
Today,
landscape design is a dynamic art form. Landscape architects and contractors
can easily construct flowing designs which take into account yard shape and
topography, plantings and traffic patterns. They can develop plans to
incorporate the lifestyle needs of the customer and design landscapes that add
value for years to come.
Landscape
professionals know they need quality and variety in blocks and materials.
Details are critical in all designs. The color, texture and size of the
materials must come together to create a synergy that makes the designs come
alive. The materials used should enhance the design options, not limit them.
No
matter whether the project is a private residence, a commercial property, or a
public construction project, block design details add great visual impact for
very little cost. Using the latest block designs makes the details of each plan
unique. It's a far cry from the days of poured-concrete patios!
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