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Interested in a new garden of your own? One Ann Arbor real estate company works to save home buyers money.

Tips For Selecting a Landscape Contractor

When you are starting a landscape project, large or small, you are thinking of one thing, how great it will be when it is done. You are not always thinking about the most important element of your project – hiring the right landscape contractor.
Swimming Pools – Enjoy Your Own Backyard Resort

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With so many new swimming pool products and landscape ideas available, there is no reason you can’t create that special retreat at your own home. There are an array of new pool decking materials available, new filtration systems (salt water is in), waterfalls cascading into the pool and outdoor living rooms are all the rage! It is not just a pool anymore; it is your own backyard luxury resort.
Are There Eco-friendly Solutions to Paving?

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One solution to decreasing the impenetrable surface area of a driveway is to use permeable pavers. They offer an environmentally friendly alternative to asphalt paving and concrete. Permeable pavers present a solid surface, but still allow storm water and pollutants (car oil, antifreeze, pesticides) to drain through a natural, ecological process.
Simple Tips to Help You Reduce Energy Costs the Green Way

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It is time to start thinking about the ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and do your part to create a healthy, sustainable environment. Here are some simple tips for reducing energy costs and waste on your little piece of the world.
Screening Plants – Looking For Privacy in Your Backyard?

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A great way to create privacy and screen out noise and unsightly neighbors – whether it’s parking lots, streets, or actual neighbors – is to use evergreen plants and trees. Below is a list of plants and trees that will quickly create a living privacy fence, and will add beauty to your yard.
Knock Out Roses – Beautiful and Easy to Grow (No Really)

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Do you love roses, but hate the constant care it takes to grow them? Try the ‘Knock Out’ rose. They are drought-tolerant, disease resistant, and require no pruning, deadheading or winter protection.
Outdoor Rooms – Extend Your Homes Square Footage by Going Outside!

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If your looking for a great way to add square footage to your house – bring it outside! Add an outdoor room to your home and have a unique fun setting to entertain your friends and family. Our clients are bringing everything outdoors – fireplaces, gourmet kitchens, living rooms, fountains – even decorating with plush furnishings and lighting!