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Designing with Nature in Mind (Listen to the Podcast)
At Terrapin, our approach to landscape design is rooted in a deep respect for place—a perspective we recently explored in more depth on our latest podcast episode.... click here
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A Transformation in the Milkweeds: The Big Blue Project
Enlisted to create an outdoor wellness and entertaining sanctuary, the team collaborated on an infinity-edge pool, integrated hot tub, and expansive stone patio that feel seamlessly embedded within the coastal setting. Thoughtful craftsmanship—such as a recessed spa wrapped in custom ipe decking, reclaimed granite curbing repurposed for stairs, and a nearly invisible wire-mesh fence—ensures that... Read more »... click here
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Dorm No More
With a long-overlooked, falling-down historic property in Kennebunkport, one couple took a renovation leap of faith. Standing at one of the highest points in Kennebunkport, where Cape Arundel juts into the sea, Lori Ray knew she had found something special. There, tucked into the woods—a stone’s throw from Ocean Avenue and a five-minute drive from... Read more »... click here
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Edible Landscaping and Foodscaping Ideas and Inspiration
Like so many of our friends and neighbors in Maine, members of the Terrapin Landscapes team are navigating brand-new terrain during the unfolding COVID19 global crisis. Whether we are continuing to perform essential tasks or sheltering with family, we are all discovering a renewed appreciation of home—and awakening interest in sustainable landscape designs that let... Read more »... click here
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Low-Maintenance Plants (and Other Ideas) for Easy Landscaping
Maintenance-free landscaping is a goal for many of our customers living busy lifestyles, and the solutions we share at Terrapin Landscapes go way beyond planting perennials instead of annuals. To see how we turn our deep knowledge of the Maine ecosystem and timeless landscape design trends into easy-care outdoor planting and landscaping plans, read on!... Read more »... click here
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Landscaping with Dogs in Mind: Making Your Yard Work for Everyone in Your Family
The Terrapin Landscapes team are true dog lovers and nothing makes us happier than clients who come to us hoping to make more dog-friendly landscape decisions. Hardscaping and landscaping for dogs means thinking about safety, usability, and aesthetics from your pup’s perspective—and no one turns landscapes and hardscapes into dogscapes quite like Terrapin. #1:... Read more »... click here
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Maine Landscaping Design Trends from the Experts
LANDSCAPE IDEAS FOR 2020: Minimize Environmental Impact, Use Smart Technology, Create Four-Season Spaces, Go Beyond Garden Design to Locavore Landscapes... click here
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Not Just a Sign – The Travis Mills Foundation Project, Solid as a Rock
The Travis Mills Foundation supports recalibrated veterans and their families through long-term programs that help these heroic men and women overcome physical obstacles, strengthen their families, and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation. Travis Mills, who lost his arms and legs in an explosion while serving in Afghanistan in 2012 and had started a foundation to... Read more »... click here
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Mike Corsie Names ‘Year Round Livability’ as a Major Trend in Outdoor Kitchen Design
The Team at Swenson Granite spoke to Mike Corsie, Founder of Terrapin Landscapes in Kennebunkport, Maine. What’s Cooking Outdoors: Trends in Outdoor Kitchen Design for 2019 Whether grilling by the pool at a bustling family barbecue or savoring a quick meal on the patio on a quiet evening, the simple joy of eating outside is a pleasure... Read more »... click here
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Why aren’t my Hydrangeas the Color Blue?
Hydrangeas, always a favorite for garden enthusiasts, are unique in that the color of their flowers change dramatically. First, let’s clarify that the hydrangea in question are the hydrangea macrophylia, often called Mophead due to their large rounded blooms. These are the “bush form” hydrangea, as opposed to tree form, which typically have white to... Read more »... click here
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