Crimson Valley Blog
31Mar/104

Rain Barrels

rain barrel made from recycled wine barrel

image courtesy of Barrel Depot

Spring is finally here! We should expect to see plenty of rain this season. Did you know that you could collect the rainwater falling on your roof and reuse it in your garden? When planning your landscape for this season, considering how installing rain barrels at your home will benefit the environment and your wallet. Rain Barrels are a great way to recycle rainwater. Rainwater is nutrient rich and naturally soft. This is far more beneficial to your landscape and vegetable or herb garden than watering with chemically treated municipal water. Not only will you be saving money by cutting the use on your municipal water to water your garden you will be helping the environment be preventing some of that water from running off your property and  into the storm water collection system.

31Mar/101

Outdoor Fireplaces

Rockwood Retaining Walls Fireplace

photo courtesy of Rockwood Retaining Walls

Gather around and enjoy the outdoors with family and friends, even when the weather is chilly with an outdoor fireplace. Built just like an indoor fireplace, outdoor fireplaces are a great way to enhance your outdoor living space. There are varieties of different fireplaces available for the outdoors. Custom-built fireplaces with natural stone and brick or pre-manufactured fireplaces; both have the option for wood burning or natural gas construction. Custom-built fireplaces are design and constructed to match your home and patio entertaining space. These are the most exclusive option but are unique to your home and personal style. Pre-manufactured fireplaces are a more cost effective way to enjoy warmth on cool days and nights. Although they tend to have a more simple finish, our talented construction team can help enhance your fireplace to give it a one-of-a-kind look and feel. Either option will give you a beautiful outdoor room to enjoy with friend and family, whether roasting marshmallows, dining al fresco or entertaining.

24Mar/100

Welcome to the Crimson Valley Blog!

Welcome and thanks for visiting our new blog! We are a landscape company located in Rockford, Illinois and are proud to serve northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Our full service landscaping business specializes in landscape design, construction and maintenance. We are looking forward to the spring season and are excited to start posting landscape & garden tips and ideas for your home.