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Creating Defined Outdoor Living Spaces Through Thoughtful Landscape Design

Whether you’re creating a fresh, new outdoor living space or are sprucing up what you already have, definition is key. Using thoughtful landscape design, each space can have a unique...
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Designing Your Yard for Outdoor Entertaining

If you want to expand your home’s entertaining space, your yard offers endless possibilities. Whether you want a serene space for relaxing with guests, a place to host big parties...
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Custom Landscape Design Ideas | Create Your Unique Backyard Oasis

A backyard should be your sanctuary—a private oasis where you and your family and friends can escape it all. Whether you want to relax or entertain, maximize your backyard’s potential...
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Elevated Landscaping Ideas for Commercial Construction

Commercial construction provides the perfect canvas for high-end landscaping. Whether you want to cultivate a sense of grandeur or serenity, G&G Landscape Solutions can help you make a bold impression....
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Important Steps to Consider When Adding Paths, Walkways & Retaining Walls to Your Landscaping

Enhancing your outdoor spaces with well-designed paths, walkways, and retaining walls adds functionality to your yard while also elevating the overall aesthetic of your landscaping. With over 30 years of...
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A paved patio with five wooden chairs surrounding a stone fire pit. The patio is bordered with shrubbery and set against a backdrop of greenery.

Creative Ideas for Designing Backyard Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces

A well-designed backyard fire pit or outdoor fireplace can transform your outdoor space into a welcoming retreat. Whether hosting a gathering with friends, enjoying a quiet evening with family, or...
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Creating Depth & Dimension: 5 Tips for Incorporating Trees and Shrubs in Your Landscape Design Plans 

At G&G Landscape Solutions, we understand trees and shrubs play a critical role in creating depth and visual interest in any landscape design plans. From providing vertical accents, framing views,...
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Making the Most of Your Investment: 4 Tips for Working with a Landscape Designer 

Creating an inviting and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space requires careful planning and execution. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to revamp your current landscape, working with a landscape designer...
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6 Hardy Plants and Shrubs That Thrive Year-Round in the Carolinas 

The Carolinas, with their temperate climate and rich soil, offer an ideal environment for a diverse array of plants and shrubs to thrive year-round. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or...
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