Foxterra Featured in Livingetc’s “5 Spots to Position Spotlights in Your Garden”
Where should you put outdoor spotlights in your yard? Outdoor spotlights work best when they have a purpose, whether that’s highlighting trees and planting, drawing attention to interesting materials, or adding another layer of light throughout the yard. Livingetc recently featured a Foxterra project in its guide to five of the best places to position […]
What Happens After Your New Backyard Is Built?
What makes a backyard worth the investment? For many homeowners, the value of a backyard goes far beyond its appearance. A thoughtfully designed outdoor space creates opportunities to spend more time with family, entertain friends, celebrate milestones, and enjoy everyday life outside. Years later, those are the experiences that are the most meaningful. Key Takeaways: […]
Foxterra’s Nate Fox Is Featured On “Martha Stewart” Talking Exterior Design Trends
What are the biggest landscaping trends for 2026? The biggest landscaping trends for 2026 reflect a shift toward more personalized outdoor spaces. Homeowners are embracing layered planting, richer color palettes, wellness features, and landscapes designed around how they actually want to spend time outside. In Martha Stewart’s roundup of the year’s top landscaping trends, Foxterra […]
Inside a Layered Utah Backyard That Feels Like a Mountain Escape
How do you design a backyard on a sloped lot? Designing a backyard on a sloped lot starts by using the property’s natural grade rather than trying to eliminate it. In this Utah project, a series of terraces transformed a steep, unusable hillside into multiple outdoor living areas, including a pool, spa, outdoor living room, […]
How to Design a Luxury Outdoor Lounge
How do you design a luxury outdoor lounge? Designing a luxury outdoor lounge starts by thinking about how you want to spend time outside, not just choosing furniture. The best outdoor lounges include comfortable seating, shade, layered lighting, and a thoughtful connection to the rest of the yard, giving you places where people naturally want […]
3 Ways to Make a Small Backyard Feel Bigger
Key Takeaways: A small yard can work exceptionally well when every feature earns its place and the design is tailored to how the space will actually be used. — Edit your wish list first. Trying to fit every desired feature into a compact yard often leads to a crowded design and a higher budget. — Pay attention to scale. Smaller furniture, plants, and […]
What Makes an Outdoor Space Memorable?
Key Takeaways: Outdoor design has the potential to influence how people use and enjoy their home long after construction is finished. — Look beyond individual features. The most memorable projects give homeowners more reasons to spend time outside. — Think about everyday life. How you relax, entertain, gather, and spend time at home should influence every major design decision. […]
How to Add Color to Your Exterior Without Regretting It
Key Takeaways: Adding color outdoors does not mean abandoning a timeless or luxurious look. When it is used intentionally, color can elevate the entire space. — Start with nature. Blues and greens feel timeless because they already exist in water, plants, and the surrounding environment. — Use color strategically. Outdoor spaces have fewer layers than interiors, so placement matters […]
3 Yards That Make You Feel Like You’re On Vacation
Many clients come to us and want to recreate their favorite private resort – but in their yard. They love to travel, especially that relaxed feeling they get when they’re lounging by the pool at a high-end hotel. Or, enjoying the spa at a 5-star resort. Here are some of the yards we’ve helped create for […]