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A Cohesive Outdoor Layout with Backyard Design in Strongsville, OH
A LANDSCAPE YOU’LL LOVE
We can design and build a complete outdoor living space that suits both your stylistic sensibilities and your lifestyle. Take your backyard from hardly used to the ultimate entertaining hub, with a paver patio, custom-built pergola, fire feature, and more with excellent landscape design & construction.
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Very impressed with 1st Impressions! John and his team did a great job! Very professional and deliverer on their promise. We are very pleased with our landscape design. I would highly recommend!
— Mark K. via Home Advisor
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A transformation of your landscape begins with an idea of creating a restful or activity-filled spot in the backyard—and the result will be a gorgeous outdoor living space where you will want to spend the majority of your time. To create such an outdoor oasis, our design and construction experts can plan out a beautiful paver patio, fire features, outdoor kitchen, stairs and walkways, water features, and more.
GRAND PATIOS & POOLSIDE DECKS
COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR KITCHENS
PRACTICAL PAVILIONS & PERGOLAS
LONG-LASTING FIRE FEATURES
DEPENDABLE LANDSCAPE RENOVATIONS
FUNCTIONAL RETAINING WALLS & DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS
Backyard Design in Strongsville, OH: Privacy That Looks Like It Belongs
Backyard Design in Strongsville, OH works best when privacy feels intentional, not improvised. Start by mapping sight lines from neighboring windows, second stories, and street views. Use layered screening rather than single barriers: evergreen hedges for year-round cover, ornamental grasses for motion and sound, and trellises with vines where space is tight. Seat walls and planters can lift plant massing without crowding walk zones. Choose heights that hit eye level when seated and standing, then soften edges with mixed textures and seasonal color. Tie screen locations to hardscape geometry so borders read clean and maintenance stays simple. For noise, add water features or dense plantings near the source. Keep utilities accessible and ensure drainage moves away from structures. Good privacy should reduce visual clutter while keeping airflow and light—so the space feels calm, not closed in.
Backyard Design in Strongsville, OH: Pavilions, Zones, and Night Use
Backyard Design in Strongsville, OH benefits from a pavilion that anchors circulation and extends comfort. Place it where smoke and prevailing breezes move away from doors and seating. Size posts and beams to carry heaters, fans, or screens later. Create clear zones—cook, dine, lounge—so traffic never crosses the hot side of the grill. Choose non-slip pavers or porcelain for grease resistance, and align joints with the structure for a crisp read. Layer lighting: task light under the roof, step lights at transitions, and warm accents on stone or specimen trees. Route conduit and set a dedicated low-voltage transformer for future loads. Plantings should frame views, not block them, and irrigation should protect pavements from overspray. For coordinated drawings, procurement, and a tidy build from layout to final aiming, 1st Impressions can manage the process so the space works day and night.
With over 20 years in business and more than a decade as a Unilock Authorized Contractor, 1st Impressions exceeds expectations with every outdoor living space we create.
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“They were great, the front yard looks fabulous!
I would recommend 1st Impressions to anyone who wants quality work with fantastic work crew!”
Susan S. via Home Advisor
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Strongsville, OH
Strongsville, Ohio, is a city located in Cuyahoga County and forms part of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area. It was founded in 1818 and officially became a city in 1961. According to the latest census, Strongsville has a population of approximately 45,000 residents.
Spanning an area of about 24.64 square miles, Strongsville is characterized by its mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial developments, and industrial areas. The city's layout reflects its evolution from a rural township to a thriving suburban city.
The educational needs of Strongsville are served by the Strongsville City School District, which comprises several elementary schools, middle schools, and a high school. The schools in Strongsville are known for their commitment to providing quality education and a range of extracurricular activities.
The city government operates under a mayor-council system, with a focus on providing various services including public safety, public works, and community development. Strongsville is home to several parks and recreational facilities, including the Mill Stream Run Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks system. These parks offer amenities for a variety of outdoor activities, enhancing the recreational opportunities available to residents.
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