I have started to participate in the Better Homes and Gardens Gardening Forum. I really like forums because they provide a great resource for information on outdoor living spaces, finding out what others are doing, how they have solved the same problems you may have, and for posting pictures of your projects for bragging and critique!
I recommend you go to the website, register to participate, and start sharing as soon as possible.
The pergola construction is complete, and I have posted the completion pictures of the Allen Residence Outdoor Dining Room for viewing. To the right here is a picture of the installation of the pergola.
I want to thank for the pergola manufacturing and installation. I am very pleased with the construction and so are the Allens.
We installed plants today and things should be pretty much wrapped up on Monday when the pergola is installed. The only thing we will have left will be the retractable shades that are going on the structure. Four days ahead of schedule!
Today, Bob Buckley, the owner of Tuscany Builders, and I discussed the importance of being a business minded professional as well as being good at swinging the hammer. I am impressed with his efforts to improve his clients’ experience by improving his business savvy and implementing many strategies similar to those I have implemented. I really do feel that being more business-like helps to improve the quality of landscape design in Utah and will also help Bob to improve his industry and help his clients.
I just spoke with my friend, Jeff Jones at Mountain View Timbers and wanted to mention that he has several great examples of walls and ceilings for Outdoor Living Spaces posted on his website. Click here to check out some of Jeff’s fine work. We are excited about our relationship we have formed with Mountain View Timbers for our landscape design here in Utah. Check back often for more examples of Outdoor Living Spaces and landscape design ideas for the Utah area.