Category: Landscape

How Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired the MacDonald Highlands Estates

Apr 13, 2021
4 min read
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Homes for sale in Henderson Nevada, include a number of ours in the MacDonald Highlands community. We offer luxury homes, ones that feature exquisite materials and unique architecture. In creating the community, our design team found inspiration from many sources. This is how Frank Lloyd Wright inspired the MacDonald Highlands estates. 

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5 of the Best Flowers for Your Las Vegas Garden

Jul 14, 2020
2 min read
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The MacDonald Highlands community has many luxury homes for sale in Henderson Nevada, homes that include high-end finishes and incredible architecture. Purchasing a home means that you’ll get to customize the landscaping. Here are five of the best flowers for your Las Vegas garden. 

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5 Landscaping Tips for the Beginner Hobbyist

May 13, 2020
2 min read
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When you’re purchasing a home for the first time, the maintenance and upkeep may seem like a lot. This is especially true with outdoor spaces. To help, we’re offering these five landscaping tips for beginner gardeners. 

 1. Start with Small Landscaping Additions 

 If you like to watch home and garden TV shows, then you’ve likely seen landscaping makeovers that are complete in just a few days. Keep in mind that these changes are possible when you have a team of 60 or more people working together. Beginning gardeners should start with small landscaping changes or additions. Tackle one flowerbed at a time. Work on it every weekend for an hour or two. Then, you can move onto other areas. 

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Best Landscaping For Modern Architecture

Jan 17, 2020
2 min read

Modern home architecture is a revolutionary style that started popping up from the early to mid-20th century. It shifted away from traditional structures that were popular during those years. When modern home architecture appeared on the scene, it introduced home buyers to residences made from simple materials like steel, concrete, glass, and stucco. It also eliminated unnecessary details like dormer windows and carved pillars. While modern architecture features simple design elements, landscaping the exterior can be a challenge. Here are a few suggestions.

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Landscaping Ideas to Enhance Your Dream Home This Spring

May 10, 2019
7 min read

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is an old adage we can apply to many aspects of life. However, you can certainly judge a home by its front yard. This season, enjoy some time outdoors, becoming one with nature. Check out these spring landscaping ideas to bring some new life to your luxury home’s curb appeal.

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Landscape Architect to Know: Laurie Olin

Aug 30, 2017
2 min read

As you walk to the south end of the Getty Center in Los Angeles, CA, you’ll notice a patch of cacti perfectly grouped to create a cacti forest. You’ll also see the perfectly lined rows of trees to match the linear architecture of the surrounding buildings. You can thank Laurie Olin for this majestic landscape architecture design.

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Prepare Your Landscape for the Fall

Aug 18, 2017
1 min read

Fall not only introduces a change in the weather, but it also means a change in your home landscape. As the leaves begin to change their hues, you need to create a landscape preparation plan for your seasonal landscape.

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5 Vegetables You Can Grow in Las Vegas This Summer

Jul 10, 2017
2 min read

Do you believe that you can’t grow vegetables in Las Vegas? Don’t believe everything you hear—vegetable growth in Las Vegas is possible. There’s actually a variety of summer vegetables known to thrive in our hot climate.

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