The Boise Landscaping Ideas Blog

You have a vision in your mind: a low murmur as friends and family mingle under the stars amid the twinkle of  bistro lights , the sound of laughter carried on the warm, midsummer breeze. Perhaps a barbeque to celebrate a recent accomplishment or simply the joys of suburban life, and your yard, the perfect venue for an intimate gathering of the people you love the most. As you begin planning how to curate your yard to craft the ideal setting for your vision to come to life, you may find yourself debating how large to make your patio .  Patio size isn't something most people spend a lot of time thinking about, and this can lead to cramped spaces overfilled with too much furniture, or a patio awkwardly large in size that rejects that cozy, intimate setting no matter how you try to fill it. A good benchmark is to have about 25 square feet of patio per person you plan to accommodate, so a good place to start is to consider how large of a group you plan on hosting--those square fee...

Happy Independence Day! After this year's festivities, you may be considering ways to upgrade and improve your yard to maximize outdoor summer fun for years to come. Especially here in Boise, ID, one popular option to upgrade a property is to install a fire pit ; fire pits require a relatively low space commitment, and are an excellent way to create a space where friends and family can linger and lounge in the warm glow from a summer bonfire. But, where to begin when planning for a firepit? Today, we've gathered a list of three things to consider when installing a firepit in your yard!  1) Local laws and regulations : because fire pits involve, well, fire, many areas will have laws and regulations concerning what you can and can't do when it comes to a fire pit. You definitely want to make sure that your firepit and fuel type is approved for your area; nothing would be worse than investing in a firepit and finding out you can't use it. Bella Vista Landscape  can help wi...