Imagine this: you’ve just moved into a home in an HOA community in Maryland. You’re planning to build a custom composite deck with a cedar pergola, add a built-in outdoor kitchen, refresh the in-ground pool, and install a natural stone retaining wall to rework the slope. You’ve got a clear vision—something timeless, well-crafted, and built […]
A well-designed walkway does more than organize movement—it refines the entire landscape. It protects planted areas, preserves clean lines, and quietly shapes how a space is used and experienced. The effect is subtle but significant. A thoughtful path draws connections between outdoor zones, brings clarity to the layout, and adds a sense of order that […]
Have a shaded spot in your yard where grass just won’t grow? You’re not alone—shady areas are one of the most common landscaping challenges. But instead of ignoring them, why not transform them into something beautiful? With the right shade garden design, you can turn even the darkest corners of your yard into vibrant spaces […]
Bigger isn’t necessarily better. This is true in so many things in life, and your deck is no exception. Just because you have a tiny yard doesn’t mean you can’t have a luxury outdoor living space, thanks to a custom deck. Below, we’ve included some of our favorite small deck ideas that pack a punch. […]
Things slow down a bit for the LiveWell Outdoors team during the early part of the year, as winter continues to keep the ground cold in the region. So, we took a look back at our favorite outdoor living spaces that we designed and created for our clients in 2021. We asked team members to […]
If you’re like most of us, you really want your backyard to be your own private sanctuary. There are few things more unsettling than going outside to enjoy some sun than noticing that all eyes from next door are on you. Even if you have a larger backyard where the neighbors aren’t very close by, […]
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just weeks away, you’re thinking of family and holiday get-togethers. You probably aren’t thinking about getting a new deck this winter. But did you know that if you need (or want) a new deck, winter is actually a great time for deck installation? Okay, hear us out. Except for the coldest, […]
Fall is in the air, and it’s coming up on the calendar, too. September 22 is the autumnal equinox this year, signaling the official start to Fall. If you’re like us, you like summer and lounging by the pool, but by the time September rolls around, you’re ready for cooler temperatures and all that means. […]
Although you may use your fire pit occasionally during the summer, it really gets a workout when the temperatures start to drop in the fall. There’s just something about the warmth of a fire, and watching the dancing flames. But just like any open fire, you need to keep safety and basic maintenance in mind […]
Choosing the best decking material for your home doesn’t have to be hard. Sure, there are a lot of options out there, but selecting the best one will depend a lot on your aesthetic and how much maintenance you want to do (or avoid). We’ll state it right up front – we don’t design and […]
