HOW TO GET THE OUTDOOR SPACE YOU’VE DREAMED ABOUT
cdavis • June 17, 2016
If you are like most people, your outdoor living space in your backyard can be a very sacred area. In this day and age when we work more and get to spend less time outside enjoying nature and the elements, why not consider taking the time to put your dreams into action? Below are some tips to get this process in motion and start getting the most out of your backyard.
- Consider your options. Do you want a patio? If so, do you want to use pavers or natural stone? If you have a pool, what type of poolscape are you looking for? Again, pavers or natural stone are both options. You may also want to consider an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit/fire feature or a paver driveway. And finally, what about plantings? Do you want trees, shrubs or flowers? Or all three?
- Take stock of your property. Get outside and walk around the yard to make a list of areas that you think could use some enhancing. Your goal is to make each area an extension of your indoor living space brought outside.
- Get your plan on paper. Take the time draw out a rudimentary sketch of each area so you can get a birds-eye view of the overall project. This sketch will help give the designer you hire better insight into how you would like to proceed with your plan.
- Execute in logical stages. Once you have your plan you may have to decide if you can do it all at once or if you have to landscape one area at a time. Areas that require lighting or irrigation may have to be first on your list since they often require more logistics compared to area’s that do not have these features.
Once you have a sense of what you’re looking for, contact the professionals at EAQ (formerly E.A. Quinn) Landscape Contracting. We’ll start to work turning your dream into a reality!
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We’re proud to share that EAQ (formerly E.A. Quinn) Landscape Contracting has been honored with a 2025 HOBI Award. This recognition celebrates our dedication to design excellence, craftsmanship, and creating outdoor spaces that truly elevate the way our clients live. Thank you to our partners and our client who make these achievements possible Provision Media, Oxford Builders, Jack Kemper Architect, Richter & Cegan, Romex, SKM Designs
EAQ (formerly E.A.Quinn) is proud to be recognized with a Silver Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals for our work at the University of Connecticut. This honor highlights our ongoing partnership with UConn and the dedication of our team in maintaining over 400 acres of campus grounds with care and precision. From supporting campus events to preserving natural spaces, we're proud to help keep UConn looking its best year-round.
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