Placing Plants – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Placing Plants – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | May 27, 2025 | curb appeal, Exterior Design, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Project, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Placing Plants, plantings, Privacy Landscaping, trusted professionals

Creating an exceptional outdoor living space through plant installation is a nuanced art form that extends far beyond the simplicity of a preliminary sketch. While a basic drawing might offer a rudimentary roadmap, the true craft lies in a dynamic and strategic...
Mixing Scapes – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Mixing Scapes – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | May 21, 2025 | Charlotte, Dryscape, Exterior Design, Hardscape, Landscaping, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Mixing Scapes, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Project, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Paver Patio, pea gravel, plantings, River Rock, TN Grey Natural Stepping Stones

Mixing various “scapes” – a thoughtful integration of elements like hardscape, dryscape, and traditional landscaping – stands as a cornerstone practice in contemporary exterior design, particularly evident in the thriving Outdoor Living projects across the...
Stepping Stones – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Stepping Stones – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Mar 12, 2025 | Clover, Dryscape, Flagstone, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Natural Stepping Stones, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Project, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, pea gravel, River Rock, South Carolina, Stepping Stones

Installing Stepping Stones is a key element in many Outdoor Living projects, offering both functional and aesthetic benefits. These pathways create natural walkways that enhance the flow of a landscape while minimizing wear on the grass or garden. Homeowners looking...
Artificial Turf – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Artificial Turf – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Feb 17, 2025 | Artificial Turf, Charlotte, Drainage, Drainage Solution, Drainage Solutions, Greenscape, maintenance-free, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Project, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Pet-friendly and game-worthy, this Artificial Turf was a crucial element of this Outdoor Living project in Charlotte. Designed with maintenance-free drainage solutions, it offers a lush, green surface that remains pristine year-round, providing both aesthetic appeal...
Best Landscaper – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Best Landscaper – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Dec 7, 2024 | Best Landscaper, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Materials, mroutdoorliving, Natural Stepping Stones, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Project, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Paver Patio, plantings, trusted professionals, Waxhaw

This Outdoor Living Project in Waxhaw, NC, is a testament to the art of creating beautiful and functional outdoor spaces. Featuring a stunning new Paver Patio, thoughtfully chosen plantings, and custom-selected, thick natural stepping stones, this project showcases...
Dryscape – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Dryscape – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Nov 28, 2024 | Drainage, Dryscape, exterior remodeling, maintenance free, maintenance-free, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Natural Stone, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Project, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, pea gravel, River Rock, Stepping Stones

Mixing natural stone elements like Pea Gravel, Stepping Stones, and River Rock is commonly referred to as Dryscape within the Exterior Remodeling industry. This approach to outdoor design is not only visually appealing but also offers practical benefits for...