Have you ever visited our landscape project photo gallery? We have a couple of amazing new additions! Many thanks to both our Earthly Possibilities team and fantastic clients for allowing us to see these backyard makeovers go from ideas to reality. https://www.earthlypossibilities.com/landscaping-gallery/ … [Read more...]
Fire Pit Season is Here!
Fire pit season is fast approaching! If you've always wanted to add a great way to extend your outdoor living season, a fire pit is the perfect way to do so. And the S'mores you can make? Ohhhh, the S'mores... :) To learn more about how we can help you get ready for a great backyard experience, please visit our Fire Pit and Outdoor Fireplace page. … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask Yourself and Your Landscape Designer
At Earthly Possibilities we pride ourselves on thinking about all of the little details that a lot of other landscape companies forget. In the Des Moines, IA region, there are a variety of things to consider, often related to our seasons and climate. It’s something that sets us apart and why our projects are often so unique. We obviously focus on your dream but we also think about those details that perhaps you wouldn’t have even considered yourself— such as how traffic will flow about your … [Read more...]
Creating Your Master Landscape Plan
Planning for the future requires having a master landscape plan in place. Des Moines, IA is a unique and growing market, and a landscape project is an investment that will add value to your home. A master landscaping plan will not only include what you’re working on now, but it will take into account features that you plan to add in the future. A future outdoor kitchen? Maybe a swimming pool or firepit? Your landscape plan will also take into account what needs to be done now in order to … [Read more...]
Planning Your Outdoor Kitchen
Adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard is another great way to enhance your space. There was a time when an outdoor kitchen just meant a built-in grill and maybe a sink. Today that’s the basic starting point. Many outdoor kitchens include a variety of other amenities such as a refrigerator and freezer, plenty of cabinet storage space, a warming drawer, and maybe even something special like a custom-built pizza oven. We can take your ideas and help bring them to life with a one-of-a-kind … [Read more...]
The Age Old Question: Fire Pit or Fireplace?
Fire features are another common outdoor project that we do, typically as part of a patio. While we have created both outdoor fireplaces and built-in fire pits, in most cases we find that a fireplace is the more desirable feature. … [Read more...]