Best Outdoor Living Options

If you have outdoor areas on your property, you take every effort to plan them well so you can use them optimally. These spaces need to be designed & planned in a methodical manner and adding outdoor living features such as an outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, a patio or a fire pit etc. is a great way to add to their functionality. Read more about Outdoor Living >>

How to Build Retaining Walls

Sometimes the outdoor areas on your property have sloping land or the grading isn’t as right. In situations such as these, it’s crucial to excavate & level the land before you begin construction on it. Once the slopes have been excavated, it also becomes necessary to provide proper support to the rock and soil that’s been exposed and this is where retaining walls are built. Read more about Retaining Walls >>

Paver Installation Tips

Garden spaces and landscapes are constantly exposed to climatic changes and the elements; and the features and installations in these spaces can begin to look dull and drab very soon. The best way to ensure that the walkways, pathways, driveway, deck, patio and poolscape stays looking great right round the year, is to get paving stones installed there. Read more about Paver Installation >>

Top Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas

An outdoor kitchen installation is a definite value-add; it makes your yard space more functional and you are able to use the available space in an optimal manner. It also becomes the ideal spot for enjoying leisurely moments with your family and entertaining guests. However, it’s important that this feature be designed and planned by experts and high grade materials be used in the project. Read more about Outdoor Kitchens >>

Most Popular Landscaping Ideas

Any property that has landscaped areas looks stunning and the open, green spaces encourage you to spend time in your yard. But it’s important that your garden be designed with attention to detail and that all the areas be demarcated well. The right elements, materials and finishes must be used in order to maintain balance in the landscape. When you want landscaping that looks great and functions well, it’s important to hire the services of an experienced and well-established company like Fikes Design! Read more about Landscaping >>

Tips for Hiring a Landscape Design Company

Every homeowner knows how they want their landscaping to look and will have some concepts or themes they want to carry throughout their property. While you may have the ideas, only a designer can give them form and can ensure that all the features and elements have been designed well and are functional. They will also ensure that the features match the architectural features of your home. Read more about Landscape Design >>