Personal Paradise
Just as a painter can transform a blank piece of canvas into a masterpiece, a backyard can be shaped and molded into a warm and inviting space with the addition of the proper plants, water features, lighting and seating areas.
Who better to turn to for expert advice about turning your backyard into an oasis than the artists responsible for creating personal paradises for thousands of valley residents?
Damon Lang, president of Green Planet Landscaping, and Joe Vassallo, president of Paragon Pools, recently wrote books about living in great outdoor spaces, particularly those in the Southwest. Vassallo co-authored his book with Mary Vail, the company's exclusive photographer and publicist.
Lang and Vassallo said they hope their books provide inspiration for others and give them ideas for transforming their own spaces.
Both books were released this spring by Schiffer Publishing and can be purchased at area book stores or ordered directly through the publisher at www.schifferbooks.com. Additionally, Lang's book is available at his showroom, 5178 W. Patrick Lane.
