Tag Archive for: outdoor projects

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Preparing for a Texas Freeze
Winter Pool Protection in Texas
If you choose the option of continuously running your pool pump and filter:
Prior to freezing weather and low temperatures, clean or backwash your pool filter. This ensures proper water flow during the…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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! …