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Landscapes of the Month: Creating an Outdoor Destination in a Tight Space

Located in Plano, Texas, this client wanted to construct an outdoor living area that included an outdoor kitchen, bar area, planters, lighting, travertine pavers and a firepit. The client intended for the most important item to be a multi-use structure, not attached to the home, that could open and close like a pergola to provide […]

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The trick with installing audio in the landscape is hiding the speakers without negatively impacting the sound quality.
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Incorporating Audio Into Outdoor Living Spaces

As clients continue to invest in their outdoor living spaces, another feature they might be considering including is audio. Matt Biron, a landscape architect for Hoffman Landscapes, based in Wilton, Connecticut, says around 50 percent of their client base is requesting for audio to be added to their landscapes right now. Sometimes they’re already working […]

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