Hardscape Design and Installation Guide & Ideas

You found your dream home. But you’re not so sure about the lot. You love the idea of creating an outdoor living space. But can you really make a functional space out of a sloped piece of land? With the help of retaining walls, you have a lot of options. Building a...

Gardening enthusiasts and professional landscapers alike know the importance of healthy soil for productive gardens and vibrant landscapes. Yet, understanding what your soil truly needs can be challenging. Enter the soil test, an invaluable tool that offers a wealth...

Large, gray slabs of concrete can really throw off the aesthetics of a yard. What are your best options for altering the color of the concrete? Both staining and painting have pros and cons. Some of our readers shared their insights regarding concrete coloring below....

Taking pride in your yard is hard if it’s not going to plan. Whether it’s a plant that a previous owner planted, a rogue seed that took root, or you just changed your mind about that vine, you may be trying to get rid of one plant without harming any of the others....

Whether you are a young, exhausted parent who hardly has time to sleep, let alone prune. Or a retiree who would much rather spend their golden years relaxing instead of weeding. Or anywhere in between. A low maintenance landscape can be very appealing. Here are some...

Ever wish your house was just a little bigger? Moving is a huge inconvenience. Renovations and additions can be expensive and overwhelming. When daydreams of having more space get you contemplating your options, there might be one you’re missing. Your yard holds the...

Just like the plants in our yard, we can’t survive without water, but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. If you have too much water in areas of your yard, creating swamps and pools in the middle of your lawn, you may need to rethink the drainage on...

It can be fun to dream big when it comes to your yard, but the price tag of adding hardscape features may be holding you back. If you knew the cost of the project would increase the value of your home, giving you equity while helping you recoup the costs upon resell,...

In many places the temperatures are still below freezing, but that doesn’t mean you should procrastinate your spring landscape and hardscape projects any longer. It may seem counterintuitive to be thinking about your yard while it’s still frozen, but winter is the...

“I need something that is low maintenance.” That is a statement I hear from almost every homeowner. Nothing would shock me more than to have a homeowner tell me that a high maintenance product isn’t an issue. Everyone is busy with work, family, and hobbies, and no one...