Design Inspiration for Outdoor Living Spaces
Whether you’re looking to entertain or just enjoy the warm weather of summer, extending your living space to the outdoors is the perfect way to get the most out of the season! From outdoor kitchens to fireplaces, there are a plethora of ways to add to or improve your outdoor living space and we have […]
Plants for Changing Weather Patterns
Talk to any of the Bruss designers about this year and you’ll hear stories of unexpected plant deaths in their clients’ yards. Plants that for years we’ve relied on to perform without much fuss – because we don’t just design for gardening enthusiasts but for novices as well – have suddenly failed following last winter’s […]
Lighting to Enhance Your Home
Our homes are one of our biggest investments – we invest our time, our money, and our emotions to making our homes perfect. They’re where we create a comfortable nest for our families and a welcoming retreat for our friends. While there are many trendy, costly upgrades that seduce homeowners yet provide little lasting return, […]
Functional Side Yard Design
Side yards are generally not landscaping’s showstoppers. Often relegated to an afterthought once the front curb appeal has been achieved and the back yard is made family friendly, side yards still play an important part in the landscape – mainly a functional one. Although you occasionally come across an older house with ample space on […]
Kid-Friendly Landscapes
It’s become a familiar refrain – adults bemoaning how much time kids spend inside watching screens instead of playing outside. We aren’t imagining it. According to the National Recreation and Park Association, “Children today spend less time outdoors than any other generation, devoting only four to seven minutes to unstructured outdoor play per day while […]
Front Entry Design
Our homes are ideally an extension of ourselves – a physical representation of how we approach the world. Considering how much money we sink into them and how much time we spend in them, it’s natural that we want to feel proud of how they look and what they say to the neighborhood. If the […]
Paving Stone Finishes
Replacing a concrete walk with a paving stone design instantly upgrades the style and beauty of any entrance. Similarly, swapping an old deck for a paver patio not only enhances a home – it also reduces home maintenance duties. We have more paver design choices available to us than ever before, so it’s smart to […]
Award-Winning Landscapes
Award-Winning Landscapes We recently heard some exciting news: Bruss Landscaping won the ILCA Gold Award for Residential Landscape Construction and Best Outdoor Living in the Unilock Awards of Excellence! Naturally, we’re so proud of our hard work and it feels fantastic to be recognized, but you may be wondering why this is such a big […]
Designing for Wildlife
For some people, creating space for wildlife in their yards is a no-brainer – a habit they grew up with that doesn’t require much effort. For others, it’s a new endeavor that leaves them unsure of where to start or apprehensive that wildlife and a carefully constructed landscape design won’t mix. With a little forethought […]