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Custom Design-Build Services: Bringing Your Dream Landscape Design to Life

A beautiful landscape begins with a vision and becomes reality through thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship. For many homeowners, that process feels overwhelming — balancing creativity, practicality and project management. With design-build services, that vision can be brought to life in a seamless and personalized way. At Prewett, Read & Associates, a custom design-build approach …

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Backyard Makeovers: Transforming Small Spaces

Backyards come in all shapes and sizes, from sprawling expanses to smaller garden plots. With the right approach — and the help of professional landscape architects — even the smallest outdoor spaces can be transformed into functional, beautiful retreats. Whether you’re in an urban Houston neighborhood or a cozy suburban corner, thoughtful landscaping can bring …

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Dive Into Ideas for Backyard Swimming Pools

In the heat of a Texas summer, nothing beats cooling down in a crystal-clear swimming pool. Better yet, what if you brought that experience to your very own backyard? If you’re curious about taking the plunge, we’ve got just the thing to get your wheels turning as you envision your dream pool. From expansive designs …

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New Year, Fresh Start: Garden Design & Landscaping Trends for 2023

The start of the new year brings a promise of growth and a fresh start. As landscape architects, we like to use the start of the new year to look at the big garden design trends that are on the rise. While some landscape architecture trends aren’t going anywhere — looking at you, perfectly manicured …

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Elevate Your Landscape with Fall Seasonal Color

Fall means something special to everyone — whether that’s a time of gratitude and abundance or a celebration of all things spooky. For others, it’s a welcome relief from the scorching summer heat. At Prewett, Read and Associates, it’s an exciting time for party prep and seasonal color. From designing harvest-ready cornucopia displays to hanging …

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Let the Water Flow: Custom Irrigation

Landscape irrigation is an important step to maintaining your newly designed outdoor space. It takes more than just setting up a sprinkler system and watering your plants. A good landscape irrigation system is custom-designed to your unique space and landscaping. It’s important to properly install an irrigation system and perform routine maintenance including annual checks, …

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Proper Pruning Makes a Difference.

Pruning your plants, trees and shrubs can improve health and appearance; however, if you over do it or don’t prune correctly, you may see unintended results. Following recommendations can help ensure your plants don’t become weak or deformed. Why Prune Plants and Trees? There are a variety of reasons to prune your plants and trees. …

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How to Tell if Your Plants are Healthy Post-Winter.

The coldest months in Houston can be a shock to our systems — and our plants! With January and February temperatures dipping low and the possibility of an overnight freeze or two, it’s important to pay attention to the weather. However, it is just as important to take care of your garden after the cooler …

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Plan for Your Dream Landscape.

It might be December, but it’s never too early to start thinking about and planning for your dream landscape. Starting now means you could be enjoying a new pool, water feature or garden by summertime. Landscape Enhancements The design of your landscape depends on your lifestyle and needs for your outdoor space. As the years …

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‘Tis the Season Landscape Maintenance.

Although the growing season is coming to an end, landscape maintenance is still needed to keep your investment healthy throughout fall and winter. We’ve curated a list of dos and don’ts as we head into the cooler months of the year. Fall Landscape Maintenance Tips Only lightly prune plants to keep their general shape and …

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