Sustainable landscape design is a growing trend nationwide. It’s especially popular in California, Oregon, and Florida. In fact, according to the American Association of Landscape Architects (ASLA) more than 70% of Americans want to incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly elements into their landscape design. The ASLA surveyed landscape architects across the country about their expected outdoor […]
At LiveWell Outdoors, we build custom concrete pools to last. Rather than vinyl or fiberglass, we design and build shotcrete pools for our clients. We can hear you asking “What is a shotcrete pool?” In a nutshell, it’s a pool made using concrete, which consists of sand, water, cement, and admixtures. This is basically the […]
Today is one of those national calendar days that is very near and dear to our hearts. March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. This day celebrates small business owners across the country. With so many businesses taking a big economic hit from COVID-19, we think it’s more important than ever this […]
When the temperatures drop below freezing many of us just want to hibernate. If you like to get outdoors but the rest of your family wants to curl up under a blanket, adding an outdoor fireplace might just entice them to join you in the open air. Do a quick Google search for “outdoor fireplace […]
Outdoor kitchens continue to be wildly popular nationwide. They’re a perfect addition to your outdoor living space, especially if you like to cook, or you like to entertain (or both). We’ve seen a number of outdoor kitchen ideas that rival high-end indoor kitchens. Granite countertops, stainless steel cabinets and appliances, high-end grills, oh my! Just […]
An inground pool definitely increases home value, in more ways than one. First, there’s the added enjoyment you and your family will get out of your outdoor living space. Think of all of the possibilities: And if you ever have to do a summer staycation again instead of traveling, that pool will be worth its […]
You love your outdoor living space, and you’re starting to pay attention to all the talk of climate change, going green, and sustainability. We’re here to tell you that you can combine luxury outdoor living with eco-friendly outdoor living features. The two can actually go hand in hand if you plan ahead. There are an […]
Brr. If the recent frigid temperatures and snowfall have you thinking of the lush greens and warm sunshine that summer brings, you’re not alone. Did you know that planning improvements to your outdoor living area can help you banish the winter blues? Well, at least it does for us. One of the coolest outdoor living […]
For a truly beautiful landscape design that enhances curb appeal and your enjoyment of your property, it’s important to consider how everything comes together. Much like the perfect belt, perfect pair of shoes, or a statement piece of jewelry can take an outfit from lovely to amazing, so too, can landscape edging put the finishing […]
With the colder temperatures of January upon us here in Maryland, many of us have closed the pool, covered the patio furniture, and hung up the leaf blower. We might still venture outside on a sunny afternoon or bearably chilly evening and light up the fire pit. Be sure to take a good look around […]