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The R2 Journal
Notes on planning, designing and building outdoor spaces in Northern Utah—what works, what fails, and what we wish more homeowners knew before the first shovel goes in the ground.
Written by the people doing the work
Most people call us the spring after they move in. Here’s what changes — in cost, grade, and drainage — when the landscape gets planned while the house is still on paper.
Read the article ↗For Northern Utah homeowners who’ve invested in a beautiful home, here’s how to build an outdoor space that lives up to it — designed and built as one, not one project at a time.
Read the article ↗A finished landscape should feel like a destination, not an afterthought. This post shows how intentional design and construction transform empty yards into spaces people are proud to use and share.
Read the article ↗The best landscapes aren’t just something you look at—they’re places you live in. This post explores how thoughtful outdoor design turns yards into everyday gathering spaces.
Read the article ↗Many landscape issues begin long before installation, with overlooked factors like grading, drainage, and soil conditions. This article explains the site-specific considerations that determine whether a landscape performs well over time in Northern Utah.
Read the article ↗Rather see it than read it
Everything written here comes out of properties we actually built—Parade of Homes installations, hillside residences, subdivisions and commercial sites across Northern Utah. See the work, or start with a design.
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