Firepits and outdoor fireplaces are a backyard must! They offer a cozy space to spend time with your family and enjoy the fresh outdoor air all year long. 

Now is the perfect time to install a firepit or outdoor fireplace and get ready for fall!

A firepit offers year-round enjoyment

Firepits are often associated with summer nights, and while they are perfect for summer, firepits can be used all year long. Because they provide warmth, you can gather around your firepit or outdoor fireplace on cool fall nights or even into the cold winter months. 

Enjoy quality family time around the firepit

Firepits and outdoor fireplaces are a perfect place to make memories. Share stories and spend quality time with your family around the comfort of the fire in your own backyard. Roast hotdogs and s’mores or simply sit and enjoy the cool night air while bonding with your family.

Firepits add a special feature to your yard and landscaping

Installing a firepit will create a statement piece or a wow-factor in your backyard. Turn your backyard into something truly amazing and add an extra room to your home. You don’t have to stay cooped up indoors when you have a useful backyard and beautiful oasis to spend your evenings.

Firepits add value to your home

Firepits and outdoor fireplaces are highly desirable. Potential buyers will be happy to see the amenity and relieved to not have to install it themselves.

Firepits don’t have to be pricey

Firepits are a great addition to your backyard because they aren’t very expensive. It’s true, some designs and styles are pricier than others, but most simple firepits are very affordable. You can go as simple or elaborate as the budget allows!

A variety of designs and styles

Firepits are one-of-a-kind. They come in a variety of sizes and styles so you can customize them to fit your backyard.

• Modern and sleek
• Traditional and rustic
• Round or square
• Gas or wood

There are so many options to choose from! It’s time to get creative!

Call Great Goats Landscaping today!

Great Goats Landscaping is a small, local business that loves collaborating with homeowners to create a one-of-a-kind landscaping design. We offer a variety of services from lawn mowing to landscaping to custom backyard home offices to firepit installation! Give us a call today and we’ll get to planning.

Are you looking for a way to transform your landscaping? Steps and outdoor stairs are a great way to do this! Stepping stone paths are one option, but if you want to take things up a level, consider adding a stairway to your landscaping. 

Why add outdoor stairs? 

Add a stairway to combat a sloped or uneven yard! It can be difficult to maneuver a sloped yard; steps will increase the accessibility of your yard and landscaping. 

Not only will an outdoor stairway help you safely move about your yard, it will also add dimension to your landscaping. Depending on the material you use and the size of the stairway, you can transform your landscaping into something grand and elaborate or something cozy and practical. 

Adding steps is both practical and fun. The dimension makes your yard seem larger than it is and the accessibility that stairs provide make your yard that much more usable. 

What materials can I use for steps?

There are many materials to use for steps in your landscaping. If you want a natural look, opt for something like stone or brick. If you want something more modern and unique try wood or old railroad ties. 

• Stone 
• Poured concrete
• Flagstone
• Wood
• Brick
• Railroad ties

What can I plant next to an outdoor stairway?

One way to seamlessly incorporate a stairway in your landscaping is to plant flowers along the sides. This will help the stairs look like a natural part of the landscaping rather than something added.

• Plant perennials like tulips or daffodils that will pop up every spring, adding a happy touch for a couple months.
• Hostas are a great option because they also bloom every spring, and there are so many different varieties. It’s easy to create a versatile look using only hostas!
• Rose bushes are another great option, but be careful not to crowd the stairs too much!
• Marigolds are a beautiful choice because they are smaller than others and will create a clean row along your stairway.
• Consider a combination of flowers, plants, and bushes for a truly diverse and original look!

Call Great Goats Landscaping today! 

Great Goats Landscaping has been transforming yards in the metro area for decades! We love collaborating with homeowners to give yards both useful and unique landscaping designs. We offer many more services besides landscaping designs. Consider us for lawn mowing, yard maintenance, or even snow removal in the winter! 

Looking to add a little extra something to your backyard but don’t want to go all in on a big landscaping project? A patio might be just the thing for you!

A patio is an added living space

For many months of the year, a backyard patio provides the perfect space to sit outside. Read a book, sit around the firepit, play games, and share a meal with family…the options for things you can do on your patio are endless! 

Since we have to be inside during those cold, winter months, it’s important to get out of the house and be outside as much as possible while we can!

A patio gives the kitchen a break

Instead of using your oven or stove on a hot, summer day, fire up the grill! Not only does it keep your house cooler, but also you won’t have a kitchen to clean after dinner!

They are low maintenance 

Patios are a great option for updating your backyard landscaping because they require little-to-no maintenance. You don’t have to worry about replacing or replanting every year. Once it’s built, it’s there to stay! The most you’ll have to do is clear off dirt and debris from time-to-time.

Patios are for creativity

Looking for a way to get creative with your backyard? A patio is a perfect option! You can opt for a traditional look with stone pavers, or you can

• incorporate woods and metals
• add pallet furniture for a more rustic feel
• include pops of color with your seat cushions

Don’t forget a string of lights! Hanging lights make that perfect summer night feel complete. 

A patio is perfect for entertaining

It’s fun to have a group of friends or family over, but sometimes your house can be too small to accommodate everyone. And, if you’re holding an event inside, you likely have to clean beforehand.

A patio provides more than enough space for a large gathering, and you don’t have to clean in advance! 

Call Great Goats Landscaping today!

At Great Goats Landscaping, we believe in creativity and collaboration. We’d love to work with you and build a patio that meets all your needs. We do much more than just patios! We offer full landscaping services, including regular lawn maintenance. Give us a call today!