Category: Landscape & Gardening

Top Trends in Custom Outdoor Spaces: A Guide from Keystone Yards

Top Trends in Custom Outdoor Spaces: A Guide from Keystone Yards outdoor lights

Outdoor living spaces have become essential extensions of our homes and are gaining more attention in terms of style, functionality, and sustainability. Trends in custom outdoor design are shaping how homeowners create these areas. Homeowners are now seeking innovative ways to create custom outdoor areas that not only reflect their unique tastes but also address […]

The Art of Xeriscaping: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Landscape Design

The Art of Xeriscaping: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Landscape Design Xeriscaping

As homeowners become increasingly environmentally conscious, the desire for eco-friendly and sustainable landscape solutions has grown significantly. One such approach that has gained in popularity is xeriscaping – an eco-friendly landscape design technique that emphasizes the use of drought-resistant and native plants to create a low-maintenance and water-efficient outdoor space. The term “xeriscaping” arises from […]

Top Landscaping Trends for Custom Yards in 2024

Top Landscaping Trends for Custom Yards in 2024 landscaping

As we look forward to 2024, homeowners are continuously seeking ways to improve their custom outdoor spaces, adopting new trends, and incorporating innovative landscaping designs, materials, and techniques. Staying up-to-date with the latest landscaping trends is essential for creating a custom yard that is both visually appealing and functionally suited to your needs.  From eco-friendly […]

Enhance Your Custom Yard with Vertical Garden Design Ideas

Enhance Your Custom Yard with Vertical Garden Design Ideas trellis roses

When designing a custom outdoor space, homeowners often focus primarily on horizontal elements such as lawns, patios, and traditional flower beds. However, vertical garden design and vertical garden designs present a unique and innovative way to add greenery, depth, and visual appeal to your custom yard, regardless of size. Vertical gardens can be implemented in […]

Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Landscaping in Napa, Sonoma, and Marin County

Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Landscaping in Napa, Sonoma, and Marin County landscaping

Sustainable landscaping has been gaining popularity among homeowners and landscaping professionals, as people seek to create more eco-friendly and resource-efficient outdoor spaces. By incorporating sustainable practices like energy-efficient outdoor lighting, you can ensure that your custom landscape design has a positive impact on the environment, conserves resources, and maintains a healthy ecosystem – all without […]

Enhance Your Custom Landscape With Outdoor Lighting: Create Atmosphere, Boost Safety & Add Beauty

Enhance Your Custom Landscape With Outdoor Lighting: Create Atmosphere, Boost Safety & Add Beauty outdoor lighting

A well-designed outdoor lighting plan not only lights up your custom landscape but also enhances its appeal by creating an enchanting atmosphere, highlighting key features, and improving safety and security. As one of the vital aspects of a beautiful and functional outdoor living space, outdoor lighting demands thoughtful planning and execution to ensure that it […]

Transform Your Outdoor Space with the Latest Landscape Lighting Trends

Transform Your Outdoor Space with the Latest Landscape Lighting Trends landscape lighting

Landscape lighting is a key element in transforming outdoor spaces. With evolving design preferences, modern landscape lighting trends now focus on combining beauty, safety, and energy efficiency. These trends help homeowners create inviting, functional, and well-lit environments perfect for relaxing or entertaining after dark. From smart lighting systems to low-voltage LED setups, keeping up with the latest […]

Transform Your Outdoor Living Space: The Top Landscaping Trends

Transform Your Outdoor Living Space: The Top Landscaping Trends landscape design

Your home’s outdoor space is not only an extension of your living area, it is also a reflection of your taste and personality. Whether you own a small patio or a sprawling garden, it’s essential to keep up with the latest trends in landscaping and outdoor design to enhance the beauty and functionality of your […]

The Essential Guide to Hardscaping: Creating Stunning Outdoor Spaces

The Essential Guide to Hardscaping: Creating Stunning Outdoor Spaces hardscaping

Transforming your home doesn’t just entail beautifying the interior but also extending the visual appeal and functionality to your outdoor spaces. One aspect of outdoor design that plays a critical role in achieving this is hardscaping. Hardscaping refers to the non-living features of a landscape – such as pathways, retaining walls, patios, and outdoor kitchens […]

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Embrace Water-Conscious Design and Plant Selection

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Embrace Water-Conscious Design and Plant Selection home landscape

Water scarcity and increasing water bills have driven many homeowners to seek drought-tolerant landscaping solutions that conserve water without sacrificing beauty or functionality. Drought-tolerant landscapes, also known as xeriscapes, are not only environmentally friendly and cost-efficient but can also provide an array of visually stunning design possibilities for your custom outdoor spaces. By embracing water-conscious […]

Keystone Yards is an outdoor remodeling contractor that specializes in masonry, carpentry, & creative landscape design for both residential & commercial properties.

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