Posts in backyard living

Landscaping for Wildlife

Chattanooga residents often have to fight off unwanted animals from eating flowers and plants in their yard. But for those that want to attract wildlife, there are several ways to do so. Let’s take a look at some ways to make your yard more creature friendly, while keeping maintenance relatively low.

landscaping, plants, backyard livingKevin ShealeyJune 9, 2023plants, native plants, outdoor living trends, landscaping, landscape design, garden, gardening, chattanooga, wildlife, nativeComment

Pool Fabulous

Though Chattanooga isn’t quite ready for summer swims and soirees, prepping your pool and outdoor living areas now will get your swim space ready to bloom and enjoy once those long, warm evenings truly arrive. Landscaping, shade structures, and lighting are all examples of features that can enhance your comfort and sensory experience at your pool.

Top 5 Outdoor Living Trends in 2023

Here at Full Circle Land Design, we’re no strangers to creating unique, inviting, and livable outdoor spaces for our clients. As we kick off the New Year, fresh trends & ideas are cropping up as folks continue to make use of these areas. And if you’re not sure where to start? Don’t sweat it: these top 5 trends can assist you in designing any outdoor dream or style.

landscaping, plants, backyard livingKevin ShealeyJanuary 2, 2023plants, native plants, outdoor living, planter boxes, outdoor living trends, fire pits, landscaping, landscape design, natural stone, patios, walls, garden, gardening, chattanoogaComment

Landscape and Outdoor Design for Your Modern Farmhouse

For many Southerners, a farmhouse holds a certain nostalgia for yesteryears. However, farmhouses have been brought back into the mainstream often as spacious, rustic, and sentimental homes that still evoke whimsy, while applying modern updates to make them work in today’s world. Learn about 5 ways to enhance your farmhouse landscaping in this article.

landscaping, backyard livingKevin ShealeyMay 27, 2022Full Circle Land Design. LLCfarmhouse, landscaping, landscape design, outdoor livingComment

8 Backyard Features That Boost Your Home’s Value or ‘Chill’ Factor

Activities like running, hiking, and camping attract about 13.6 million Americans each year—but perhaps the easiest way to enjoy the outdoors is just chilling in the backyard.

Knowing that you can recover a chunk of any backyard expenses once you sell your home is also bound to heighten your enjoyment. Not all outdoor features boast the same returns, however. Some add more value depending on your price range and location, and rarely will a project pay for itself and then some. Find out which investments make the most sense for your home with this list of popular backyard additions that add value, marketability, or overall appeal.

landscaping, patio, backyard livingKevin ShealeyFebruary 3, 2021plants, front yard, landscaping, landscape, hardscape, hardscaping, real estate, backyardComment

Outdoor Living...in the Winter

If you’re anxious to get outside, don’t let the chill hold you back. Full Circle Land Design helps customers make the most out of their outdoor living opportunities with an array of features to make your space comfortable all season.

backyard living, patioKevin ShealeyJanuary 15, 2020Full Circle Land Design. LLCwinter, outdoor living, patio, heaters, fireplace, fire pit, grill, fire tables, chattanooga, cold, heat, warmComment

Patios

Patios are becoming more increasingly popular for homeowners as house additions. They are a great way to add usable space in the backyard for entertaining, lounging, cooking, and dining. But which type of patio is best for you? Check out this blog article to learn about the different types of patios available.

backyard living, patioKevin ShealeyDecember 12, 2019pavers, patios, outdoor living, fire pits, fireplace, pavilion, pergola Comment

Take It Outside

Living in the Chattanooga area has many perks, one of which is the ample time available throughout the year to enjoy being outside. While the dog days of summer are coming to an end, the late summer/early fall is an amazing time to be in your yard. Whether you seek to indulge in your already-thriving late-summer garden, or want to spruce up your space for outdoor living, Full Circle Land Design is here to help. Here are some ways to make the most of outdoor life at this time of year.

backyard livingKevin ShealeySeptember 10, 2019outside, leisure time, cook outside, outdoor kitchen, repel mosquitoes, garden, landscape design, backyard, outdoor livingComment

Sep 11, 2023

Fall Fertilizer for Your Lawn

Lush lawns are something to pride for many homeowners. Often when we think of lawns, spring and summer months come to mind in vivid greens and with sprinklers at the ready. However, those of us who live in the Southeast know that summer months can be especially brutal to our landscaping, particularly our grass. Typically, your traditional turf grass, though pretty and usually easy to maintain, requires extra support due to depleted soil nutrients from heavy rains and soaring temperatures. For grass to look and function best, this support looks like proper fertilizer. The kinds of fertilizers vary depending on your turf type; however, when and how to fertilize couldn’t be simpler.

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