Learning Library
Welcome to our Learning Library! Below, you’ll find a collection of in-depth articles focused on various aspects of creating beautiful, functional outdoor living spaces. Our goal is to provide you with the information and clarity you need to help you plan your next project! Read through those that interest you and feel free to contact us with questions!
Why You Need an Outdoor Kitchen
Building outdoor living spaces is Big Bend Landscaping’s business. So it goes without saying that we’re pretty big fans of the whole idea of rooms without walls. And we’re especially fond of outdoor kitchens. Adding one to your home offers a number of benefits. Let’s...
Retaining Walls: Function and Beauty
When it comes to retaining walls, function and beauty don't have to be mutually exclusive. Big Bend Landscaping believes purpose and beauty should go hand in hand. For many homeowners, the sloped sections of their yards are a sort of no-man's-land and it means they...
Seven Reasons to Add a Paver Walkway
A paver walkway is a picturesque addition to any landscape. And Big Bend Landscaping builds some of the best in St. Louis! Here are just seven of the many reasons you should consider adding one to your yard and why you should hire Big Bend Landscaping to build it....
Designing Your Beautiful Paver Patio
Ready to design your paver patio? Create the patio of your dreams with the help of experts at Big Bend Landscaping. There are many components to a designing patio that is both functional and beautiful. Think about what you enjoy doing or what you picture yourself...
Hardscaping a Better Retaining Wall
Building a better retaining wall can be the difference between a beautiful and safe landscape space and a hazardous eyesore. Retaining walls offer many benefits when carefully planned and well-constructed. For the gardener, they provide easy access to a place to plant...
A Seating wall And Your Patio
If you live in St. Louis and are trying to decide whether a seating wall is right for you or just want to know what one is, you've come to the right place. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, built-in seating has consistently been one of the top...
Make Your Backyard Enjoyable
Homeowners can make their backyard an enjoyable space by adding one or more of these popular and useful features. Your backyard should be an extension of your home and your lifestyle.You want to be able to spend more time there as you enjoy your backyard. Here are...
Structural and Decorative Retaining Walls
Retaining walls can be an important feature of your landscape. Structural or decorative retaining walls are one way a homeowner can increase the property value and curb appeal of a home. Here are some points to consider when you are deciding what sort of retaining...
Lighting Up Your Backyard
Backyard Lighting Lighting up your backyard is essential for the safety you need, and the ambiance you want. Big Bend Landscaping offers low voltage LED lighting in many different styles. Here are a few of the most popular kinds, and what they can do for your...
Walkways Transform the Entry to Your Home
Well-designed walkways can make all the difference when it comes to inviting guests into your home. A stunning stone path can guide your guests to the front door with a sense of style. It's the first introduction to your home. Walkways should complement your home's...
Set the Mood With a Fire Pit
A fire pit can add more warmth and drama to your backyard than almost any other element. At Big Bend Landscaping, our design team will work to make your vision a reality. Depending on the location of your home and the grade of your yard, our design team may make...