Tips and Tricks from Landscape Designers

These landscape designers' tips can help you turn your boring backyard into a spectacular outdoor retreat.

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A patio is usually at a minimum of 12 to14 feet wide, but if the patio gets too large it will create more heat than you want because of all the concrete. Make sure to keep stone and concrete patios at a minimum to reduce the heat.

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