Using Landscaping to Increase the Property Value of Your Home

Landscaping additions will boosts your curb appeal and your property value. The more mature your trees and plants are, the more your landscaping will affect the value of your home. A University of Michigan study found that consumers value a landscaped home 11.3 percent more than a home without good landscaping. SmartMoney.com states that hedges alone raise… [Read More]

Landscaping Design Tips – 2016 Landscaping Trends Coming to a Home Near You!

We’ve noticed some landscaping design trends and wanted to share them with you. We understand that trends in landscaping, like fashion, can be fleeting at best, so we try to stay away from proposing ideas that we don’t think you’ll like in 5 years time. That’s our rule of thumb when telling clients about what… [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]

Well Thought Outside Yard Designs: A Way To Achieve Great First Impressions and Elegance

Are you at a loss on what to do with your side yard ? With just a few tweaks here and there, Outer Image can transform your side yard into some much more functional and beautiful then before! Side yards are often overlooked in most landscape designs but they are essential in bringing your front and… [Read More]