5 Retaining Wall Construction Mistakes Contractors Make (and How Training Can Prevent Them)
Find any property that’s had significant landscaping work done, and you’ll probably find a retaining wall somewhere. It’s a popular hardscape feature on residential and commercial properties alike. It’s also fairly easy to mess up if you don’t know what you’re doing. While any construction project can go wrong without care and precision, mistakes made […]
How Landscape Lighting, Lawn Health, and Outdoor Living Features Work Together (and Why Training Matters)
In years past, a patio with some chairs and a fire pit was considered fancy. While that kind of space is still a great addition to a yard these days, many homeowners have begun to think bigger. Full kitchens and dining areas are popping up in backyards everywhere, as are other hardscape pathways with low voltage landscape lighting. […]
Prep for Winter With Paver Sealer, Cleaner, and Sand
When you first had your paver installed, it looked immaculate. Everything fit together like a Ravensburger puzzle. Nothing was too big or small, edges were cut clean, and the surface was level. But that was then; this is now. Your perfect walkway has gone through a lot since its creation. Every year, it’s endured moisture, […]
What to Consider Before Building an Outdoor Fireplace
Talk about good timing. It’s nearly fall here in the Mid-Atlantic. Could there be a better time to read a blog about building an outdoor fireplace? It’s hard to imagine there could be. With the coming arrival of cooler weather, now is the perfect time to think through every aspect and every angle of such […]
5 Hardscaping Ideas for Small Yards
When you have limited space on your property, it can be difficult to figure out what to do with it. Sure, some flowers here and there are easy to place, but if you’re one of those people who really wants to elevate your space, some more in-depth ideas are needed. Landscaping is a huge part […]
The Best Hardscaping Materials for Durable and Attractive Landscapes
You’ve carefully planted your flowers, kept up with trimming, watered responsibly… You’ve even gone to great lengths to keep pests out of your garden, but your landscaping is still missing something. If you can’t figure it out, we have one question: Have you considered hardscaping? Gardens are all about nature, but that doesn’t mean they […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Hardscaping
Everyone knows what landscaping is, but what about hardscaping? The term refers to the elements of man-made/non-living outdoor design improvements. When you think of landscaping, you may envision trees or bushes. When envisioning hardscaping, consider things like walkways, fire pits, patios, and retaining walls. Hardscaping and landscaping often go hand in hand when a homeowner […]
Summer Landscape Trends to Help You Create a Garden Oasis
Summer in the Mid-Atlantic boasts a long growing season— from mid-May to mid-October at most elevations. It’s the perfect time to explore how you can create an oasis of peace and tranquility using the colors and textures of the many annuals, perennials, woody plants, and shrubs that thrive here. Need some inspiration? Here are some […]
How To Use Stone Pavers To Build Steps
Adding stairs to your outdoor landscape is a relatively simple way to add interest, texture, and value to your home. Don’t consider yourself especially handy? Modular pavers will be your secret ingredient! Modular pavers are an extremely versatile, cost-effective material for building outdoor patios, pathways and stairs. With basic tools and a general understanding of […]
Trending Patio Materials for 2020
Enhancing your outdoor living space will add functionality and value to your home. Steps, pathways, retaining walls, and patios— all known as “hardscapes”— add dimension, texture, and “curb appeal” to houses of all kinds. Adding a patio is an especially good choice for enhancing your outdoor living space. The material you choose for your patio […]
How to Choose Pavers for Your Hardscape Patio
One of the best ways to make your outdoor space more useable is through the installation of a hardscape patio. Patios with hardscape pavers will offer you and your guests an outdoor living space that can be used in a variety of ways. Often, this patio will be home to a table and chairs for […]
The Latest Landscaping & Garden Trends
On the surface, it might seem like landscaping and gardening don’t change much from year to year. After all, the basic concepts of putting plants in the right place to succeed, watering and fertilizing them appropriately, and staying ahead of the weeds are time-tested. However, even if the basics of landscaping and gardening are relatively […]