Houzz recently posted a great article on the 5 reasons to consider a landscape design-build firm for your project. We thought this article was full of great information and wanted to share it with our readers.
Everything really is bigger in Texas, including its biological diversity! Because of its size and geography, Texas has it all – forests, deserts, mountains, hills, prairies and coastal plains. All told, there are over 5000 species of native plants. There are 5 major benefits to using Texas natives in your upcoming landscape renovation: Native plants are drought […]
Eco-friendly design trends in the south Sustainable design trends are working their way down South. At AquaTerra, we are all about responsible design, so we can’t help but get excited when we have a client who wants to implement a sustainable solution. Below is a short clip showcasing a chic steel water feature that we […]
Minimalist landscapes are one of the top design trends in landscape design, and it’s easy to see why. Contemporary landscapes tend to require less maintenance. You can create a space that’s both inviting and artful. We’re all about building modern outdoor scapes that connect with the existing surrounding environments, bringing warmth and life into the […]
Summertime in Texas means school’s out, sun’s out, and grilling season is in full swing. We love everything about summer… except for those pesky mosquitoes. With DFW reporting their first case of West Nile for the season, we’ve come together to share some tips on how to keep your backyard free and clear of those […]
We are often asked how to keep insects away, kill weeds and keep your grass overall disease free. We always recommend removing the thatch by lowering mow heights. Aerate twice a year; this practice will remove thatch from soil, reduce compaction and allow grass to expand and grow. Top dress half an inch to two […]
Dan Mobley was recently featured on the popular podcast “The Localprenuer Show” hosted by Austin Cain, a Sales Team lead at VitalStorm, where he shared his insights and experiences as a successful entrepreneur. In this engaging episode, Dan delves into his journey, offering valuable advice. To tune in and gain inspiration from Dan’s entrepreneurial wisdom, […]
It has truly been our pleasure to serve our clients for 15 years! Here’s a look at how it all began… In late July of 2007, Tal & Casey Thevenot created AquaTerra while stepping away to get married in Lake Tahoe, followed by their honeymoon in Tahoe, Napa, Sonoma, and San Francisco. The name AquaTerra […]
AquaTerra takes home a 2018 Luxe RED Award! We’re so honored to add this year’s Luxe RED Award for Regional Outdoor Living Space to our list of recognitions. Residential Excellence in Design is precisely what we seek to achieve in every project we embark upon. We pride ourselves in creating a space as unique and […]
Our Lakewood Luxury project is an award-winning project! There is so much to love about this project including the pool, water features, in-water loungers, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and landscaping. It is just the beginning of 2014, and we are excited to announce that we can add 3 more award-winning pools to our growing list […]
As we all know, many Texas landscapes have a spot where the sun beats down nearly all day. If we couple that with the reflected heat that often accompanies that sunlight, it is easy to understand why traditional container plants like flowering annuals struggle to survive. Let’s discuss some tips and tricks on how to […]
Oftentimes, many designers struggle to work together, but for Randy Angell of Randy Angell Designs and Tal Thevenot, CEO and designer here at AquaTerra, it couldn’t be a better working relationship. The Dallas-based outdoor design executives have more than made a name for themselves working solo in the industry. Thriving on high expectations and innovative […]
In the August 2019 issue of Hearth and Home magazine, two of our very own received recognition for projects they designed and managed. First up is Ross Burke, one of our principal designers and project managers, who received the award for Excellence in Outdoor Room Design for a space less than 1,000 square feet. He […]
We are honored to announce that we recently won an award from the Southwest Pool & Spa show. Our very own Ross Burke won the Award of Merit for Hot Tub/Spa/Water Features. The project that he designed and AquaTerra built has a very unique feature that won recognition. Front yards and porches are historically simple. […]
Samaritan Inn is Collin County’s leading homeless program helping families regain independence, stability, and dignity. We’re taking a moment to shine some light on an important organization and all they’re doing for our North Texas community. The Samaritan Inn is the largest and leading homeless program in Collin County. Since 1984, The Samaritan Inn has […]
Our White Rock Creek Estate project received attention at the 2014 APSP design awards. This aquatic environment was designed and carefully constructed to architecturally blend with the existing natural beauty, mature trees, and rolling topography. The dramatic pool sits between multiple trees, nestled into the rolling terrain, and embraces the organic limb structures of Live […]
AquaTerra Outdoors has been awarded a Silver Medal from the APSP International Award for Excellence for our Euclid project. This project was judged based on its creativity and quality workmanship in the “Hot Tubs, Spas & Water Features” category. The awards ceremony will be taking place at the end of the month in Florida. AquaTerra award-winning […]
Our Richardson project “Briarwood Creek View” won Gold in the NALP 2018 Awards of Excellence in the $100,000-$500,000 Residential Design Build category. You may recognize this project from our previous project highlight blog in January, where we shared our client’s vision and details of this fun project. We’re excited to add it to our list of […]
We recently were awarded the People’s Choice of Houzz Best of Design 2020. This is a tremendous award and we are so thankful to be the winners! Houzz is a fun platform to display our work and help others gain inspiration for their dream outdoor spaces. If you’re looking for an award-winning space of your […]
The spring is upon us and summer will be here before we know it. If you are thinking about turning your backyard barbecue into your dream cooking and entertaining center then this article is for you. This article is featured on Houzz, a platform for home remodeling and design, bringing homeowners and home professionals together […]