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What to Consider When You’re Planning to Get a Fire Pit

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  • Fire Rings
Apr 22 2017

Imagine this: after a long day of skiing or boating, you sit down to watch the sunset with a cold beverage and a warm fire in your backyard. Outdoor fire pits create a fun, social ambiance right on your property. They give you the opportunity to stay warm in the winter months and cool summer nights, and they encourage your friends to join you outside for a lovely evening. Here is what to consider when you’re thinking about installing an outdoor fire pit. Decide Which Fuel You’re Going to Use You’re going to be burning some kind of fuel in […]

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6 Common Types of Landscape Lighting

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  • Lighting Accents
Apr 22 2017

Landscape lighting provides many obvious advantages, from increased usability of your outdoor spaces to improved security. The exact ways you benefit from your lighting, however, can depend on the quality and the type of light you use. In this blog, we discuss six common lighting placement types and the purpose they may serve in your yard. 1. Deck Lights Your backyard deck is the perfect place to spend a summer evening, whether you’re hosting a barbeque or chatting with your closest friends. But once the sun sets, deck surfaces can become tricky to navigate, especially if you have many stairs […]

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Worried About Wildfires? 3 Landscaping Tips to Protect Your Home

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  • BMP/Defensible Spaces
Apr 22 2017

When you live in Truckee, CA (or any of the surrounding areas), you learn to expect a few wildfires now and again. In fact, the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District estimates that Truckee meadows saw a 96% increase in fire incidents during the 2016 summer months. While firefighters do an excellent job at controlling the flames, you naturally may worry that a loose spark or stray ember may put your property at risk. The recent drought makes any wildfire a potential disaster for homeowners, and you can easily imagine your home going up in a blaze. Fortunately, you can take […]

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Blog

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  • Mark Osberg
Apr 22 2017

Welcome to the Estate Landscaping blog. Estate Landscape is the premier landscape maintenance and design firm serving the North Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Truckee area for over 24 years. Browse through our blog posts (in the right sidebar) featuring helpful tips, and professional advice covering landscape maintenance services for your home or business, design and creation of patios, fire pits, steps, paths or custom water features.

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