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Must-Ask Questions for Your Landscape Project – Part 2

For this part of our monthly blog, we’ll talk about ”Must-Ask Questions for Your Landscape Project” as they pertain to new installations.
“How do we make the best use of our space?” In the initial meetings, you want the design/build firm you are meeting with to come up with ideas

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Let’s Make Plans – Part 2

In the previous blog, we spoke about the initial steps in creating a landscape plan. In this blog, we will move to the next steps in creating a final landscape design plan.
After the base map is drawn—and for most companies, this is a computer-generated plan– the next phase is

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Let’s Make Plans – Part 1

Groundhog Day marks the halfway point for winter, so now that we are on the uptick to spring, it’s time to start thinking more seriously about your landscape. Let’s make plans!
What are landscape plans and why are they a vital phase to building a successful outdoor living space? We

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Winter Landscapes – Part 2

In the last edition, we spoke about design elements and features that enhance the look of your winter landscape. In this edition, we will talk about some of the best plants that can be incorporated for further enhancement. And not all of them are evergreen!
One design “rule,” is that

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Winter Landscapes – Part 1

It’s official; we’ve got winter in the Delaware Valley, marked by the first snowfalls of the season with production work disrupted for the crews mobilizing for snow removal and treatments. Many people think the landscape season is over once winter begins. But this is not true. Winter landscapes can be

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Landscape Trends for 2018, Part 2

In our last issue we reported on Relaxation Gardens, Climate-Controlled Gardens, and Natural Stone as landscape trends for 2018. This list is adapted from Garden Media Group and their Trends Report.
On to more landscape trends for 2018.
4. The Social Network as a Landscape Trend.
This is about how

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Landscape Trends for 2018, Part 1

We are at the end of another year and season. As we finish out our last clean-ups, blow away the last of the leaves, and see the glow of holiday lighting installed and illuminated, we start thinking ahead to the landscapes of 2018.
Every year, Garden Media Group from Kennett

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Help Us Celebrate Our Recent Award

And the winner is… Darlington Designs!
We have an exciting announcement to share with you: we received the 2017 Hardscape North America Award. Our services are recognized for installation in the Category: “Residential setting over 4,000 square feet using a combination of hardscape products.” We used EP Henry products as

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The Best Holiday Landscape Lighting for Winter 2017

Let there be light! Be the star in your neighborhood with a custom holiday lighting display. Our staff of designers will showcase the beauty of your home for a totally festive look, perfect to welcome your holiday guests.
At Darlington Designs, we offer custom design packages that complement your architecture,

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Want to Build a Pool in Your Yard Next Summer? Act Now!

Thinking about building a pool in your South Jersey yard next summer? It’s not too soon to plan for the pool of your dreams for next year. Don’t wait to make a decision.
At Darlington Designs, we have the in-house design and construction talent to exceed all of your landscaping

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