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 […]
We’ve teamed up with the local nonprofit Spirit of a Hero to support wounded American veterans. We’re channeling our passion for people and the outdoors to transform the backyard of war hero, Corporal Brian Aft, by building a safe, handicap-accessible space for Brian and his service dogs, Buckshot and Trigger, to enjoy. Please join us in […]
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 of awards. We want to thank all the clients with whom we were able to work in 2013; without you giving us the freedom to design and install these wonderful […]
Beat the Texas heat with our favorite outdoor shade solutions! At AquaTerra, we’re always looking for ways to maximize beauty, utility, and comfort when designing your outdoor environments. Here in Texas, the summer sun is unforgiving, often lasting well beyond the season. Without adequate protection, what would be an otherwise perfect outdoor memory becomes downright […]
As you know, the weather is very unpredictable. One moment it’s 80 degrees and sunny outside. The next day, 2 inches of rainfall, followed by freezing weather. As confusing as North Texas weather can be to us, it’s confusing to the plants too. When we have consistent warm temperatures for 2-3 weeks straight, warm-season plants […]
Summertime in Texas means school’s out, the 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 […]
Karen & Dan Doore had a great challenge for AquaTerra: They wanted to create a fun and functional backyard space for their children and grandchildren to use, despite some significant structural and configuration limitations. Structure and Permitting Challenges The main hurdle we faced was the 20’ gabion embankment that abuts the Doore’s yard. The embankment […]
Everything comes in and out of trend; landscape design is no exception to this! Sustainability and low-maintenance design have been the trendiest pursuits for most businesses as of 2015. Sustainability is currently a hot topic in our industry and in everyday life, with ideas ranging from ways to catch solar energy, harvest rain water, or […]
Preston Hollow Paradise We recently wrapped up and photographed a new construction, master-planned design + build project in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. The initial concept was inspired by the home’s architecture and our client’s desire for a modern home that is not only comfortable to live in, but also to entertain. Front […]
Large estates and gardens can be stunning, and we all appreciate beautiful landscape design done on a large scale. However, when it comes to value, care and maintenance, and our community, large gardens and oversized lawns can have their drawbacks. Below are some benefits only small outdoor spaces can deliver. If you’re in the market […]