Better Ways to Use Flagstone to Create Backyard Patios
Most of us have been there. Searching for the best way to use natural stone to enhance our outdoor spaces; wanting to create something functional, and beautiful, and lasting.. but have found ourselves underwhelmed. What went wrong? Did the flagstones shift or settle unevenly? Have they all mildewed, and lost their original beauty? Maybe some […]
How To Choose the Right Thin Stone Veneer
Enhancing your home with stone veneer can have a dramatic impact on the visual stance and curb appeal – but how do you choose the right one? The options can be almost overwhelming, and so many of them look so good, that it can be daunting to try to make the right decision. Here are […]
How to install thin veneer stone
Complete step by step “How-to” guide for installing Thin Veneer Stone. How Much Thin Veneer Stone Do You Need? First, you will need to calculate the total square footage of the surface(s) you will be covering. Measure the width and height of each section, in feet. Multiply the width by height to get the square […]
How To Install Gravel Or Mulch
Complete step by step “How-to” guide for installing gravel or mulch for beds. Tools & Materials Required • Landscape Fabric & Securing pins (if overlapping fabric) • Shovel (Garden Spade and Flat-Bladed) • Garden Rake • Wheelbarrow • Work Gloves • Safety Glasses • Gravel or Mulch • Edging Choosing Your Gravel or Mulch When […]
How To Build A Paver Patio Or Walkway
Complete step by step “How-to” guide for building a concrete paver patio or walkway. Tools & Materials Required • Landscape Fabric & Securing pins (if overlapping fabric) • Shovel (Garden Spade and Flat-Bladed) • Garden Rake • Wheelbarrow • Masons String & Stakes • Level (ideally 4’ to 6’) and a line level • Tape […]
How To Build A Dry Stack Stone Wall
Dry stone retaining walls add beauty and enhance the value of your property as well as retain slopes to create usable level ground. The design and construction of dry-stone walls are projects that can be undertaken by most homeowners with great success. Wall Construction Tips When designing any wall, it always helps to position the […]
How To Build A Dry Laid Flagstone Patio Or Walkway
As there is no single “right way” to install dry laid flagstone, we have found the following to be a solid technique. Choosing Your Stone Stone for walkways and patios comes in many colors, shapes, textures, and sizes. When selecting the stone for your pavement, keep in mind the concept, or idea, that form fits […]
Is it time to leave mulch and switch to landscape rock?
Mulch offers a number of benefits as a bedding for your flower beds, around trees, and under your hedges. While retaining moisture in the ground, mulch also breaks down slowly to help provide nutrients for your various plants. It has an attractive look, and comes in a variety of dyed colors to fit your garden […]
