Design Blog - By Design Landscapes

April 8, 2021

Before and After Backyard Oasis

This backyard project offered us a blank template to create the perfect outdoor oasis featuring a paver patio with ample seating for lounging and dining, a pool with a disconnected spa and an outdoor kitchen area perfect for entertaining. The BDL team worked to create a space that combines the amenities of outdoor living and open areas with a lawn for endless activities. Below are a few before and after photographs with sliders to see […]

February 18, 2019

A Private Cabana Addition Perfect for Entertaining

This project was a great showcase for By Design Landscapes residential service offerings with being able to design, build and landscape a complete outdoor living space ready for entertaining. The plan called for an attached cabana to the existing home that included an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and entertaining area. The newly defined space was connected by a paver walkway to the driveway for easy access by guests with new plantings and lighting throughout.

January 4, 2019

Stormwater Basin Remediation

By Design Landscapes was recently tasked with the remediation of an existing stormwater basin for a large adult community in Ocean County, NJ. The existing basin had become overgrown with vegetation over years of use along with a build up of organic material that needed to be removed. The new basin was brought up to current water management standards to help reduce the soil erosion impact to the surrounding local environment. What is a stormwater […]

October 22, 2018

Backyard Remodel with Safety Fence

This backyard remodel came with an important task, safety. Having a pool is a great outdoor use of space and provides fun and entertainment throughout the summer months. It also comes with great responsibility. The owners of this property wanted to redesign their backyard but also incorporate a safety fence for the young children that use the space also. This drastic transformation is one of our more satisfying projects due to the major changes that […]

October 22, 2018

Turning Small Landscapes into a Beautiful Getaway

We are tasked all the time with designing landscaping of different sizes and shapes. Having a small property doesn’t mean your landscape has to suffer. Use the size of your property into purposeful little getaways, here are a few suggestions on how to turn your small landscape into a small slice of paradise. Focal Points and Pathways- One thing a property owner can consider doing is creating certain focal points in their landscapes. Having pathways […]