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The Psychology of Water: Why Pools and Spas Improve Your Well-Being

At AquaTerra Outdoors, we believe outdoor spaces are more than just places to gather—they’re an extension of your lifestyle and well-being. When it comes to designing luxury pools and spas in Dallas-Fort Worth, we’ve seen firsthand how water transforms not only backyards but also the lives of the people who enjoy them. Learn how pools […]

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Turf Talk – Keeping Your Grass and Trees Healthy

Turf Care Tips: Keeping Your Lawn Healthy and Vibrant Maintaining a lush, green lawn often involves tackling common issues like insects, weeds, and disease. Here are some expert tips to help your grass thrive: Thatch Removal: Reduce thatch…

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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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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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How to Cook Up Plans for a Great Outdoor Kitchen

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…

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Designing Outdoor Shade Solutions

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…

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February to March Landscaping Tips

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…

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Fight the Summer Mosquitoes With These Tips

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…

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Keeping Sustainability in Design

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…

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5 Reasons to Love a Small Backyard

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.…

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Why You Shouldn’t Manage My Own Construction Process

Outdoor improvements add so much enjoyment to your property, but we know they are a big undertaking and investment! AquaTerra has dedicated our services to mitigating the homeowner workload during the construction process. Using our time and…

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Landscaping During the Texas Fall

The temperatures are finally cooling down enough for us to get outside and enjoy our patios and decks. The autumn weather is also perfect for sprucing up the landscape. Fall is the ideal time to plant trees in Texas. New trees do well when…

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The Truth About Sustainable Landscaping

Sustainable landscapes don’t have to be ugly. A common misnomer is that, in order to be sustainable, a landscape must be full of native plants, sticks, and weed-like wildflowers. Don’t get me wrong, there are some incredible firms designing…

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How to Select Outdoor Appliances

Information travels faster than ever, and at AquaTerra Outdoors, we believe this is one of the driving factors behind the growing trend of outdoor living environments, especially outdoor kitchens. We have access to more inspirational photos…

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Space Planning: Finding the Full Potential of Your Outdoor Space

Having access to the outdoors, whether it be a small balcony in the city or a sprawling backyard in the suburbs, is a luxury to most people. However, many struggle with what to do with the space they have. Luckily for you, we are here to help! …

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Tips, Tricks, & What to Expect When Signing Up for the L.A.R.E.

AquaTerra is committed to furthering the education of our employees and investing in the next generation of Landscape Architects. Recently, Kylee Sims, Designer and Assistant Project Manager, took the Landscape Architect Registration Exam (better…

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Tips for Creating a Minimalist Landscape

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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Tips for Winterizing Your North Texas Landscapes

We’ve felt our first hints of winter and we’re likely in for a cold season. When reserving your landscapes, there’s a hefty list of chores for homeowners in preparation for cold weather. We’ve sat down with our team to identify the…

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Outdoor Furniture for the Win

Nothing completes and personalizes the look of an outdoor space quite like the perfect compliment of furniture. The right decor creates warmth, ambiance and transforms an outdoor space into an outdoor living area. AquaTerra is as invested…

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Urban Garden with Metal Garden Beds

Whether you live in the city or out in the suburbs with a little more outdoor space, there are so many fun ways to create a personal garden to suit any setting! Using Metal Garden Beds, AquaTerra can help clients create a cool, artistic approach…

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Six Things You Should Know Before Planning an Outdoor Environment

Six things you should know before planning an outdoor environment You've finally decided it's time to revamp your backyard, front yard, or maybe even both. Thinking of adding a pool? Maybe you have an old pool that needs a facelift? Where…

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