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Make the investment
that will last the lifetime
of your home by creating
an outdoor retreat with
these landscape professionals and designers
n Blue Max Materials
L
OOKING BACK—1997: Titanic
swept the Academy Awards.
Gasoline cost $1.22/gallon. Tiger
Woods won his first Masters. Blue Max
Materials opened its first materials’ yard
in Charlotte, NC!
Starting with two people working out
of a single-wide trailer on Westinghouse
Blvd., owner Mike Bishop began building his dream: a place where contractors and homeowners could purchase
high-quality mulch, soil and stone in
bulk quantities from a reputable company that emphasized customer service
and education. In the early days, he literally wore every hat needed – from taking phone orders to dispatching delivery
trucks to loading customer vehicles –
hustling between roles to help each customer! He strongly felt that Blue Max
Materials was about more than “selling”
– it was about building partnerships and
relationships with each customer.
Over the years, Blue Max added
a second facility in Indian Trail and
expanded its product line into hardscapes, but the fundamentals that
originally attracted customers are still
the driving force behind the company.
The Blue Max name is synonymous with
selection, quality, and service in the
Charlotte landscaping market, making
it the professional’s go-to source for
premium mulches and topsoils, natural
stone and boulders, Belgard pavers and
walls, water and fire features, and much
more. Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers are encouraged to take advantage
of the option to shop at the source professionals trust!
Later this year, Blue Max Materials will
unveil its new Outdoor Living Design
Center at the Westinghouse Blvd. facility!
Nestled in two acres of woods, you’re
invited to meander through beautifully landscaped outdoor living spaces
designed and installed by top area
contractors. Everything from outdoor
kitchens to fire and water features will
be showcased! If you’re even THINKING
about extending your living space into
Blue Max Materials
For more information about Blue Max Materials as well as the new Outdoor
Living Design Center, please call 704-821-2426 or visit online at
bluemaxmaterials.com
the outdoors, you will want to spend
time exploring these displays for design
inspiration, product selection assistance,
and quality contractor referrals.
But the basics that attracted people
to Blue Max are still the driving force
behind the company: providing quality
products at a fair price with exceptional
customer service.
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n DESIGNIA
T
here is much to consider when
creating a beautiful landscape
for your home. Not unlike interior
design, a beautiful landscape is more
than just a collection of things that look
good. There should be a definite flow to
the overall result that goes beyond the
basic layout; it must have some tangible
visual connection to the structure being
landscaped. The design must conceal
unwanted distant views, provide privacy
if desired, consider shade and sun as well
as a host of other factors. Unlike interior
design, landscape design uses pieces
that grow and change over time, making
the entire design an evolving art piece.
Once the design is complete, correctly
interpreting the design during the installation is essential to making it come alive.
An experienced design build team will
work together to ensure that the design
is installed the way it was intended to
be, including all the nuances that cannot
be found on paper. Since the landscape
includes living things, it is essential that
the work is performed professionally,
with the long term health and sustainability of the plants as the number one
goal. Equally important is the integrity
and long-term quality of any hardscapes
that are involved. This will require a great
deal of knowledge from both the design
and build team.
The final step to creating a
beautiful landscape is keeping it looking the way it was
intended to look. Those who
care for the landscape must
also understand the design
intent; a good connection
between the designer and
the gardener is a must in
any professionally installed
landscape. In some cases,
deliberately avoiding the
pruning of some shrubs,
while rigorously pruning others, will help to bring out the
design intent. A conscien-
tious gardening team will use their skills
to identify and deter any pests that might
seek to hinder the health of the plants.
In addition, they will monitor the plants,
soil, and moisture levels to maintain a
healthy growing environment.
This three-step approach to creating
a beautiful landscape is not guaranteed
unless you employ the services of an
organization that approaches a landscape from this perspective. DeSignia
continues to be a leader in the landscape
industry in the greater Charlotte area by
deliberately taking this approach when
engaged in any landscape project, this
will become obvious as you peruse the
website.
From pools, water features, decks,
and patios to planting, sod, lighting,
and irrigation, DeSignia has the tools,
the talent, and most of all the passion to
create something beautiful just for you.
Why not give DeSignia a call today? Your
dream landscape is waiting.
DeSignia
704-494-8877
designialandscape.com
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n MARKHAM LANDSCAPE
PRODUCTS
W
ith warmer temperatures making a
return to the Carolinas, our thoughts
turn once again to our outdoor surroundings. Look out your back door and imagine how a new patio or an outdoor fireplace
would add to the enjoyment you get from your
home. Not sure where to start? Markham
Landscape Products is here to help.
Established in 1996, MLP is a family owned
and operated business that has grown to be the
supplier of choice for Charlotte’s most discriminating landscape contractors and homeowners. Jim and Annie Anderson visited Markham
Landscape Products on W. T. Harris Boulevard
when they decided to add some pathways and
stone walls to their lakefront home in Davidson.
“When Jim and I decided that we wanted to
landscape our backyard, we knew we would
need help,” said Annie. “We had some ideas,
but had no idea of how to get started, what
materials to use and if our ideas would work.
The folks at Markham listened to our desires
and then helped us layout the design, pick out
the materials and showed us how to get started.
They had great suggestions which we had not
thought of and they made the whole process
easy and fun. We love our backyard and spend
lots of time enjoying the new landscaping
thanks to Markham Landscape Products. We
could not have done it without them and we
can’t recommend them highly enough for anyone with landscaping needs.”
A visit to their display yards in either Charlotte
or Denver will inspire you with examples of
design alternatives and details. You’ll find
ponds, a meandering stream, sculptural boulders from TN and VA, stacked stone wall, retaining wall options and more. Whether you’re a
do-it-yourselfer who needs a few hints on how
to get started or are looking for a referral for a
highly qualified installer that specializes in your
particular need, Markham Landscape Products
should be your first stop.
Markham Landscape Products, Inc.
CHARLOTTE
6300 Lakeview Rd., 704-599-3511
DENVER
824 Highway 16 North, 704-489-2600
markhamlandscape.com
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n Oasis pools plus
n TERRA GREEN
O
asis Pools Plus Outdoor Living Showplace is the
Charlotte area’s premier retailer of fine outdoor
furniture, spas and hot tubs, swimming pools
and supplies, and Big Green Egg smokers/grills—basically,
everything you need to complete your backyard oasis
and start having some outdoor fun! Oasis Pools Plus
was founded in 1979 in Charlotte and has been enhancing Carolina backyards, establishing lasting relationships
with clients, and having a great time selling fun outdoor
products ever since. You’ll find the area’s largest selection of wicker, cast aluminum, sling, and cushion outdoor patio furniture in our huge showroom by Carolina
Place Mall in Pineville, North Carolina. Thousands of
fresh, new designs for
2012 are in stock and
ready to take home or to
be delivered today. Or
Oasis Pools Plus
you can sit down with
704-542-5300 800-839-3665
one of our designers and
oasispoolsplus.com
special order the perfect
frame and Sunbrella® fabric combination to create
your dream outdoor furniture set. Whether it’s an outdoor dining set from Tommy Bahama®, a traditional leisure set with an outdoor sofa and a couple of club chairs
from Patio Renaissance®, or a few chaise lounges from
Tropitone® for the pool deck, you’re sure to find something you’ll fall in love with at Oasis Pools Plus Outdoor
Living Showplace!
S
ave money on your landscaping.
Go pro.
It comes as no surprise that hiring
a professional landscaper can save you
time. But did you know that the right
professional can also save you money?
The key to saving money on your
landscape is having a well thought out
plan. Paying a professional designer
can save you money in the long run by
recommending low-maintenance plants
and materials that work well for the
North Carolina climate. Professionals
are also able to negotiate pricing with
suppliers for material discounts that a
typical homeowner does not receive.
At Terra Green, all of our installation
comes will a full warranty, which also
saves you money. Not surprising, some
of the leading landscaping trends of
2012 are geared toward efficiency
and saving money: water conservation, smaller water features, and open,
airy courtyards. From fountains using
recycled water to textured patios and
fire pits that bring the family together,
now more than ever, our customers
are focused on quality and cost. We
understand your landscape is an investment, and we will partner with you to
provide remarkable landscapes within
your budget. Terra Green Landscapes
is a full-service landscape provider that
is passionate about making our customer’s property beautiful. From design
to installation and irrigation, we ensure
a seamless and professional landscape
that can be enjoyed for years to come.
paradise for a fair price
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www.terragreenlandscapes.com 704.795.3167
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