Creating a luxurious outdoor living space one element at a time.

The Ultimate Oasis

Outdoor Living

Creating a luxurious outdoor living space one element at a time.

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Gardens
Removing the Hard from Hardscaping
Removing the Hard from Hardscaping
Adding a new patio, walkway or retaining wall makes life easy as a breeze.
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Neighborhood Jewel
Neighborhood Jewel
Inspired by their travels, one couple reminisces about faraway places not through photos but plants, with a botanical backyard for all to enjoy.
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A Garden’s Roots
A Garden’s Roots
Author and speaker at Powell Gardens’ 2010 Symposium Claire Sawyers gives a glimpse inside her beautiful world before her presentation in February.
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Casey’s Turf
Casey’s Turf
Midtown homeowners excavate their backyard for a surface that’s virtually maintenance-free and dog-friendly.
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Pools and Spas
The Ultimate Oasis
The Ultimate Oasis
Creating a luxurious outdoor living space one element at a time.
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Pass the Salt
Pass the Salt
Saltwater pools gain in popularity among homeowners in search of less harsh and more eco-friendly waters.
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Water World
Water World
Wade into the dreamscape offered by today’s most relaxing backyard amenity — a luxurious accessorized pool.
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Vacationing at Home
Vacationing at Home
A Lenexa couple, on the cusp of a new trend, pooled ideas for a complete outdoor living destination.
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Outdoor Kitchens
Smokin’
Smokin’
Known for making the best barbecue in KC — and possibly the best in the world, according to chef and TV show host Anthony Bourdain — the owners of Oklahoma Joe’s go for the blue ribbon in the...
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Spotlight on Decks
Spotlight on Decks
Warming temperatures have you ready to hit the deck. Here’s what you need to know about building one.
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The Ultimate Outdoor Living Experience
The Ultimate Outdoor Living Experience
Inside the walls of this Mediterranean hacienda is a dreamer’s guide to alfresco design.
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Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Instead of dialing for delivery, step outside and see what’s cooking.
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Gardens
Grape Destinations
Grape Destinations
Fall is the season of harvest and of enjoying the (literal) fruits of labor.
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A Show of Speed
A Show of Speed
Racers start their engines — and rev up huge crowds — at the Lake’s biggest racing event of the year.
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Gardens
Fly Away Home
Fly Away Home
Kansas Citians shed their city feathers and head to Grand Lake for an ideal retirement home.
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A Grand Ol’ Time
A Grand Ol’ Time
Any trip to Grand Lake isn’t complete without a stop at some of its quaint, historical towns. And with local festivals and plenty of entertainment, you’ll be sure to have a good time.
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