Hardscape Design and Installation Guide & Ideas

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...

The greatest thing about patios is how customizable they are. In addition to the various colors, textures, sizes, and patterns of the pavers themselves, you can create just about any shape you can imagine. This means the traditional squared off rectangle is not the...

Designing your hardscape requires the consideration of many different styles and materials. Two of the most prevalent materials are stamped concrete and pavers. When discussing these two options, I am often asked by homeowners what the primary differences are between...

Have you always wanted to do something with that boring back yard, but you don’t really know where to start? All back yard dreams begin with a design that incorporates your specific needs and desires. Here are some questions for you to ask yourself when piecing...

Who hasn’t dreamed of having a beautiful backyard patio? This dream isn’t too far out of reach, but why don’t many people pursue this desire? Homeowners rarely contact professionals because they are afraid of how much it would cost, and those who seek estimates...

Last year we had a small booth at the Richmond Home Show. Among the many people who stopped by was a lady who inquired if we did patio repair work. We focus on designing and creating new outdoor living areas, but I agreed in this instance to come out and take a look...