Hardscape Tips: Decorative and Stamped Concrete Can Provide the Look You Desire at the Price You Can Afford

Decorative concrete is a way to add pleasing aesthetics to floors, walls, driveways or patios. Normal concrete becomes decorative concrete when a variety of materials are applied during the pouring process or after the concrete is cured. These materials include stamped concrete, acid staining, decorative overlays, polished concrete, concrete countertops, vertical overlays and more. Advantages of Stenciled/Decorative Concrete… Decorative concrete looks… [Read More]

Want to Use Your Yard for “Outdoor Living” This Summer? Now Is the Time for Designing and Scheduling Your Project and Ordering Materials!

“Outdoor Living” is one of the top 25 housing trends for 20015 according to Realtor® Magazine. It’s all about turning the outdoor of your home into a multifunctional retreat for your guests and family. Memorial Day will be here before you know it so now is the time to start thinking about your pool landscaping. … [Read More]

Make Sure Your Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati Landscaping Design Keeps Future Maintenance in Mind

See a cool picture in a Home and Garden magazine? Saw something you liked on one of the bazillion curb appeal shows on cable? Be careful what you wish for and remember who is going to have to handle the landscaping maintenance in the future. A lot of these designs look great when they are first finished but… [Read More]

Landscaping Trends for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky in 2015

Believe it or not 2015 is just around the corner! It’s a good time to think about how to spruce of the your landscaping and outdoor entertaining areas for the new year. Check out these following trends as you look to add so pizzazz to your outdoor areas.  View the Images…. [Show slideshow] Water Features From fountains… [Read More]

Sod Vs Grass Seed: Learn Their Advantages and Disadvantages

Sod  Quickness – Sod’s primary advantage is how quick it makes a difference to your yard. It’s almost instant. Seems between sod rolls quickly knit  to each other and in a week you will be walking on it. Tough Install – Laying the sod can take some time and it may require topsoil. Turf rolls are heavy. You… [Read More]

Walkways: Creating Curb Appeal and Beauty for Your Family And Guests

When your home and its curb appeal are involved, walkways are more than just a way to get from Point A to Point B. Walkways turn ordinary yards into something special and elegant for your family and guests. Walkways quickly become showpieces that show off the rest of your landscaping. With some of the tips below… [Read More]

Last Chance on Some Great Outer Image Promotions Coming to an End on September 6th!

Act now!  These coupons expire on September 6th!!! Coupons for $50 off Landscape Cleanup & Mulch, $75 off Any Landscaping Or Drainage Service, $100 off Wall or Patio, 10% of any service and $200 off a combination of services.    About Us Outer Image Outdoor Services provides residential and commercial landscaping services to the Northern… [Read More]

Landscaping 101: Hardscaping vs. Softscaping

Softscaping and Hardscaping are common terms used by landscapers but not everyone knows what they mean! You need both and we’ll explain why. In our continued effort to arm you with the knowledge and tools to get the best out of your yard and landscaping company, we define softscaping and hardscaping below… What Is Softscaping? Trees, flowers, shrubs, and plants… [Read More]

Tips To Keep Your Driveway From Ruining You Curb Appeal

Driveways can be large so you want to make sure you don’t allows them to steal your curb appeal. Driveways are the first things guest interact with when visiting! A beautiful driveway can really spruce up your front yard!  Decide On Materials for Your Driveway Brick Driveways – You have many options with brick driveways, including a… [Read More]

Retaining Wall Solutions: Solving Problems For Hilly and Flat Yards

Hills and slopes can make it difficult to landscape due the rain runoff and erosion.  A retaining wall can solve your slope and hill problems and allow you to maintain an attractive garden or sitting area.  Retaining walls add value to your home, are easy to maintain, and provide great terracing effects that can take… [Read More]