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Outdoor Lighting Ideas that Enhance Ambiance and Security

We all look great with good lighting and it’s the same when plants, doorways, and walkways are lit, exposing their beauty and the path to take. Besides making them look inviting, lighted doorways and walkways enhance the safety of your property. Discover tips and outdoor lighting ideas that will enhance the ambiance and security of […]

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Heating Up Your Outdoor Space

As the seasons change and temperatures drop, it's time to rethink the usability of your outdoor spaces, such as cabanas and outdoor kitchens. When it comes to extending your outdoor enjoyment well into the cooler months, one solution stands…

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2023 Pinnacle Award Winner

We proudly announce our third consecutive Pinnacle Award. This prestigious accolade shows our commitment to innovative and cohesive outdoor design. This project is not just a testament to our skills but a perfect example of how outdoor spaces…

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Muse Design Awards 2023: AquaTerra Outdoors Strikes Silver

In the ever-evolving world of design, recognition is not just an honor; it's a testament to creativity, innovation, and unwavering dedication. At AquaTerra Outdoors, we are thrilled to announce our success with the Muse Design Awards 2023. Three…

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We’re Ready For The Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge

As the AquaTerra design waits for the results of the 2023 Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to highlight their 3rd place win from 2022! Before we share our 2022 design, let’s discuss the Million Dollar…

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How to Incorporate Personal Touches Into Your Outdoor Space

An outdoor space is no longer just a backyard. Rather, it is a special getaway where you have plants, a seating area, a pool, or other assets that enrich your body and mind. If you look at your landscape and are not sure where to start, take…

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AquaTerra Outdoors Triumphs with Three PHTA International Awards of Excellence

We at AquaTerra Outdoors are thrilled to share we recently had the incredible honor of being recognized with not just one, but three coveted Pool and Hot Tub Alliance International Awards of Excellence. These accolades are a testament to our…

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4 Rabbit-Resistant Plants for Your Yard

As landscapers, we understand the frustrations of protecting beloved plants from these nibbling critters, known as rabbits. While they are known for their appetites, there are several plants that can deter them. In this blog, we’ll explore…

Backyard covered dining and kitchen area

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Plan Your Outdoor Living Space Based on Your Lifestyle

When it comes to designing your outdoor living space, there are many factors to consider. One of the most important is your lifestyle. After all, your outdoor space should reflect how you live and what you enjoy doing. Here are…

Potted plants for the perfect touch to any backyard

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Tips to Make Your Outdoor Space More Sustainable

Earth Day is just around the corner! That day is when we celebrate the beauty and diversity of our planet and acknowledge the importance of taking care of it. As we spend more time outdoors, it's essential to make sustainable choices that help…

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We Bring the Houzz Down

We at AquaTerra Outdoors are excited to announce that we have once again been awarded Best in Houzz Design 2023! This marks the seventh consecutive year that we have received this prestigious award, and we couldn't be more proud. What is Houzz: For…

Backyard pool with gravel rock firepit and seating area in Dallas, Texas

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Our Favorite Summer Outdoor Living Spaces

As the temperature starts to rise and the sun begins to shine a little brighter, our team at AquaTerra Outdoors is excited to showcase some of our favorite summer outdoor living spaces. From pools to patios, our designers have created stunning…

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Pinnacle Award Winners 2 Years Running

AquaTerra Outdoor has been named a winner of the Luxury Pools & Outdoor Living Pinnacle Award for both 2022 and 2021. This award recognizes excellence in the design and construction of high-end outdoor living spaces, including custom swimming…

Luxe Red Award winner drone shot of entire backyard

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Luxe Red Awards 2022 Regional Winner

We are thrilled to announce that AquaTerra Outdoors has won the prestigious 2022 Regional Luxe Red Awards for Outdoor Spaces in Dallas and Fort Worth. This incredible honor from Luxe Interiors + Design's annual RED Awards recognizes excellence…

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Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

Get Your Outdoor Space Back to 100% Have you gotten behind on your spring cleaning? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. To make the transition a breeze we’ve compiled an outdoor spring-cleaning checklist to get your outdoor spaces back…

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5 Reasons to Consider a Landscape Design + Build Firm for Your Project

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. Check it out here!

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Texas Native Plants

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…

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Eco-Friendly Water Feature in North Texas

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…

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6 Minimalist Landscaping Tips For Your Yard

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…

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Fight the Summer Mosquitoes With These Tips!

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…

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Turf Talk – Keeping Your Grass and Trees Healthy

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…

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Texas Freeze Preparations Tips

As winter approaches in Texas, it’s essential to prepare your home and property for the cold temperatures. From safeguarding your pool to protecting your plants, taking the right steps can prevent costly damage. Here’s a guide to help you…

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Benefits of Selecting a Design + Build Firm

Why should you select a Design + Build + Management firm? With nearly 20 years of experience in Design + Build + Management, AquaTerra passionately believes that a team who covers all three bases is the best and most effective choice for any…

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AquaTerra Outdoors Wins Luxe RED Awards for Outdoor Living Space

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…

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AquaTerra Wins 2014 APSP Region 3 Design Awards

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…

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Bring on the Sun with Heat-Loving Succulent Container Gardens

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…

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This DFW Outdoor Design Duo is Raising the Bar and Making Headlines

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…

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We Don’t Just Claim to be Award-Winning

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…

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Award Winning Front Yard Water Feature

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…

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AquaTerra Wins 2014 APSP Region 3 Design Awards

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. …

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APSP International Awards of Excellence 2017

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”…

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Going for Gold in Briarwood Creek View

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,…

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Houzz Best of Design 2020

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…

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