Terracing Turns a Slope into Usable Space

by NativeScapes Landscaping
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The Texas Hill Country is named because of all the elevation changes that occur within it, especially along the minor …

A Great Landscape is Defined by the Details

by NativeScapes Landscaping
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When designing a landscape for any client it’s important to capture the big picture but I have learned that refining …

Retaining Walls Do More Than Hide a Foundation!

by NativeScapes Landscaping
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If you’re like many new homeowners in the Texas Hill country your house may have a lot more foundation showing …

Native Stone Retaining Walls-Beautiful yet Practical

by jonathan
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Sometimes a retaining wall is just what a landscape needs and why not use native stone?  In the Texas Hill …

Retaining Walls Creatively Hide Foundations

by jonathan
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Being Creative with Beautiful Stone Retaining Walls Sometimes a house just needs that one finishing touch that only stone retaining …

Winter Is a Great Time for Hardscaping your Landscape!

by jonathan
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Hardscapes Projects for Winter! Sidewalks, retaining walls, even a parking pad are all hardscape projects that can be done in …