Make your landscape dream come true by adding a beautiful flower garden.

You know when I realized I had finally reached adulthood? It was when I found myself getting excited about remodeling our house and fixing up our yard. Forget the daydreams I had as a child, I’d rather think about which flowers I’m going to plant in my cutting garden this year or try to figure out the best place to add a patio and fire pit.

These days, I can’t think of anything better than spending summer evenings sitting on a patio in a beautifully designed yard, sipping a glass of wine, and chatting with friends.

Especially after spending all winter cooped up inside, nothing sounds better than soaking up the sun, getting my hands dirty planting flowers, and having a space outside that I can be proud of.

Your yard is part of your home

Your yard is more than just the patch of grass that surrounds your house and a couple of trees. It’s an extension of your home and your living space. It’s where your children will have their best adventures and where you and your friends will spend relaxing evenings.

Your yard should be a place where you feel comfortable. A place where you can entertain and make memories with your family and friends.

Making your landscape dream come true

At Great Goats Landscaping we like to see your landscape dreams turn into reality. Mike and the team pride themselves on designing spaces that you’ll love and that you’ll be able to enjoy all season.

Whether your style leans toward wild overflowing flower beds, or a manicured design that the Queen of England would envy, we will sit down with you, listen to what you want, and make it happen.

We can also design and install outdoor features like patios, gazebos, water features, wood burning stoves, and fireplaces. Whatever you need to make your outdoor space feel like an extension of your home, Great Goats Landscaping can make it into reality.

And if all that still sounds a little too serious for you, we’d be happy to add a tire swing.

We’re not the type of folks to jump on board with every new fad, but we have to admit, landscape trends in 2017 look promising. Landscape designers and homeowners alike are moving away from neat and tidy ornamental lawns and embracing yards that are both beautiful and functional. I love the idea of getting the most out of a yard while still having a space that shows off bright plants.

Landscape Ideas

Here are some of the landscaping trends we’ve been seeing that can inspire your imagination and get you daydreaming about what to do with your yard this summer.

Sustainable plants

Many homeowners are moving away from lawns featuring turf grass alone and embracing yards that feature sustainable designs. Low-maintenance gardens and drought-tolerant plants are edging out turf grass for both economic and environmental reasons. Of course the added bonus is less grass to mow which equates to more relaxation time.

Edible yards

Blended gardens that mix ornamental plants with edibles give homeowners the best of both worlds: beautiful yards and bountiful harvests. You can easily incorporate fruits, veggies and herbs into your design without committing to a full-sized garden. Adding edible plants to your yard design brings in rich textures and colors. Plus, you’ll be rewarded knowing the healthy selection on your dinner plate was the result of some ingenuity on your part.

Higher quality and more functional

Many homeowners are moving away from ornamental, showy deck and patio spaces in favor of quality, natural materials. Today it’s easier to find great products that compliment the natural environment around you.

Water features

Nothing is more relaxing than the sound of flowing water in a yard. From inexpensive self-contained systems in an urn or portable fountain to large water walls, water features are available in any budget and can easily be added to landscaping designs. Incorporating moving water is a great way to turn your yard into an oasis.