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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tidy Your Gardens Before Spring

The freshness of Spring will be here before we know it and with it comes the need to get those garden beds and landscaping in great shape before you start fresh planting and revamping. While you can hold off on garden tidying until warmer seasons truly arrive, why not get a head start on your Spring-cleaning list and take advantage of mild weather when it occurs?

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Landscaping for Beginners

2020 kept us all at home and in doing so, had many of us looking for ways to increase our home’s value and curb appeal. One great way to do this is through landscaping. And for beginners, there are some easy things to do that will help set you up for success and, ultimately, make a big impact on the overall aesthetic of your house. Here are three tips and tricks to help you create a wonderful space that a novice can be proud of.

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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.

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Your Front Yard at its Finest

When you are ready to tackle the front yard of your home, there are several things to consider when making the most of it. Hiring a landscape expert to help you design is important, but you can get a jump on planning by understanding your needs and those of your lawn and garden. Here are three challenges homeowners face most often and how to get around the issues.

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