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Edible Landscaping: How to Incorporate Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs into Your Garden Design
Edible landscaping is a growing trend that we love at Ottawa! It combines beauty and functionality, allowing homeowners to cultivate fresh produce while enhancing the aesthetics of their outdoor space. By integrating fruits, vegetables, and herbs into your garden design, you can create a lush, productive landscape that provides both visual appeal and homegrown ingredients for your kitchen. Here are
Maximizing Privacy with Smart Landscape Design
Your backyard should be a place of relaxation and retreat, but without the right design, it can feel exposed to neighbors and passersby. By incorporating strategic plant selection, fencing, and hardscaping, you can transform your outdoor space into a private oasis. Use Plants as Natural Screens to Create Privacy Plants are a beautiful and effective way to create privacy while
Top Landscape Design Trends to Watch in 2025
At Ottawa Landscapes, we’re always on the lookout for innovative ways to transform outdoor spaces into breathtaking havens. With 2025 beginning, we’re thrilled to share the top landscape design trends we’re most excited about for the upcoming year. These trends reflect a growing focus on sustainability, functionality, and creating spaces that seamlessly blend beauty and practicality. Read on to learn
Maximize Your Outdoor Space This Winter: Hardscape Projects in Central Ohio
Winter may seem like a time to pause on outdoor projects, but for landscape professionals in Central Ohio, the season offers a great opportunity to get a head start on your dream outdoor living space. Thanks to our typically mild winters, the team at Ottawa Landscapes can keep moving forward with hardscaping projects, ensuring your yard is ready to enjoy
From Concept to Creation: Behind the Scenes of a Successful Landscape Design Project
Every stunning landscape begins with a vision—a vision of outdoor spaces that bring joy, relaxation, and functionality to your everyday life. At Ottawa Landscapes we specialize in turning that vision into reality. With years of experience designing and building custom landscapes, we’ve honed a process that ensures your dream outdoor space not only looks incredible but also suits your lifestyle
The Importance of Fall Maintenance for Your Landscape
As the vibrant colors of summer begin to fade, many homeowners might think it’s time to put their garden tools away and wait for spring. However, for landscape professionals like us, fall is a critical season for ensuring the health and beauty of your landscape. Fall clean-ups and maintenance are essential to prepare your outdoor space for the colder months
Ottawa Landscapes Wins Prestigious Ohio Landscape Award for Residential Project in Dublin, Ohio
We are thrilled to announce that Ottawa Landscapes has received an esteemed Ohio Landscape Award for our exceptional residential project in Dublin, Ohio. This accolade is part of the prestigious Landscape Ohio! Awards Program, which celebrates excellence in landscape design, installation, and property maintenance across the state. Celebrating Excellence in Landscaping The Landscape Ohio! Awards Program, organized by the
Fire Pits vs. Outdoor Fireplaces: Which is Right for Your Landscape?
Creating a warm, inviting outdoor space can significantly enhance your home’s landscape and provide a perfect setting for social gatherings, relaxation, and family fun. In Ohio, where the colder months can be long, adding a fire feature can extend your outdoor living season. The two most popular options are fire pits and outdoor fireplaces. Each has its own benefits, pros,
Illuminate Your Home’s Beauty: The Power of Outdoor Lighting Design
Are you looking to enhance the allure of your home’s landscape, boost curb appeal, and heighten security, all while extending your outdoor entertaining hours into the night? Look no further than the transformative magic of outdoor lighting design. At Ottawa Landscapes, we understand the pivotal role that expertly crafted lighting plays in elevating your outdoor space from ordinary to extraordinary.