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“A picture is worth a thousand words…”
Everyone knows the adage, ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ and this is particularly true when it comes to Hardscaping Sales. To help your homeowners see the potential of their outdoor spaces and to show them the craftsman that you are – what better way is there than to show beautiful and professional photos
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-april-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/Making the Most of Your Fire Pit
If you have a fire pit, then you know what a favorite family gathering spot they are in the backyard. Stories by the campfire have been bringing friends and families together for ages and Hollywood has long since romanticized cowboys of the American West, where a campfire was an everyday part of life.Today, fire pits are used in both
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-april-making-the-most-of-your-fire-pit/April Showers- A Pretty Solution for Stormwater Runoff
We’ve all heard that April showers brings May flowers, but for some of us, April’s heavy rainfall can wreak havoc on a landscape design.If you live on a hilly terrain or have property that slopes you may see that a sudden deluge may leave your yard with a mudslide straight through your flower bed or
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-april-april-showers-a-pretty-solution-for-stormwater-runoff/Container Garden Ideas – Thriller, Filler and Spiller
Did you ever wonder why some container gardens look straight out of the decorating magazine while others are just…there? One of the most common mistakes made when arranging a container garden for the patio is when people choose plants that they like. That’s right; they head out to the nursery or garden center and walk
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-april-container-garden-ideas-thriller-filler-and-spiller/Outdoor Artistry- Patio Paint Projects
In recent years, when it comes to the patio, we really have turned what once was just a concrete slab on a small plot of land into backyard vacation retreats. Homeowners are outfitting their patio with furniture worthy of being indoors. What was once only seen in resorts – outdoor accent rugs, lamps, pillows and
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-march-outdoor-artistry-patio-paint-projects/Outdoor Living; Ooh-la-la! French Country Style
When it comes to French décor, you may think of the opulent style of Marie Antoinette. Her over-the-top neoclassical style, as seen in the Palace of Versailles, has been copied the world over. Maybe you think of a Parisian café, or the bright colors and distinct patterns of Provencal décor.However, when it comes to decorating
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-march-outdoor-living-ooh-la-la-french-country-style/Exit Stage Left: Integrating an Exit to Comply with Codes
A Haymarket, VA basement remodel was a well thought out dream come true for its owners. Seeking to add more than just additional living space, these homeowners wanted a basement where they could entertain friends and family in grand style. In order to do so, their plans included a wine bar, theatre room, sauna, and
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-february-exit-stage-left-integrating-an-exit-to-comply-with-codes/Ladies Night: DIY Terrariums Part II
Following our first post on how to build a terrarium – we now move on to: Taking Care of Your Masterpiece Check your terrarium for the first few weeks; as diseases often appear at this time. Any leaves that die or plants that do not appear healthy should be removed immediately. Root rot is often
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-january-ladies-night-diy-terrariums-part-ii/Ladies Night: DIY Terrariums – Part I
It’s that time of year again; when the holiday season is behind us and hibernating from the winter weather is starting to get really old. Why not plan a ladies craft night and make terrariums? These miniature nature scenes are fun to make and can work with any home décor style. Popularized by 1827 by
https://ephenry.com/blog-2015-january-ladies-night-diy-terrariums-part-i/The Future of Hardscaping: CPI Students at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show
Most schools have pep rallies before the big football, basketball, or soccer championship game; but at CPI, a Pleasant Gap, PA Science & Technology School, the big win can come in the form of landscape and hardscape design competition sweep. In September of 2014 the students enrolled in CPI’s Horticulture and Landscaping Design course accepted
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