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It’s that time of year again, when the leaves begin their brilliant show of reds, oranges, and yellows and pumpkins reign supreme.While fall decorations tend to be more casual and rustic in style, pumpkins, scarecrows, and fruit wreaths can be used in more formal settings as well. Both in formal and informal design it’s all

In the same way you might polish your floors or wax your car, patio pavers can benefit from some routine maintenance in order to remove any stains and moss and to restore their original beauty. Check out these frequently asked questions on how to keep your Hardscaping™ looking its best. What are the advantages of

When it comes to patio pavers, you may think that once you pick out your preferred style, that you are finished with your Hardscape™design decisions. Not so fast. You may ultimately decide to have the lawn meet up to your patio pavers, but if you are looking for a more natural or rustic landscape, consider

If you live in a residential neighborhood and have a home with a front yard, chances are you have some sort of walkway to the front or side door. Whether it is a no-nonsense straight walkway, or a casual, winding garden path, it serves as your home’s “first impression”. Check out these tips if your

We’ve all heard of Liberty Island, home to our nation’s most beloved and iconic symbol of freedom, The Statue of Liberty. But did you know that the island was originally named, Bedloe’s Island? Located in the Upper New York Bay and covering approximately 14 acres, Bedloe ‘s Island was at one time a small pox

They are said to be magical. Ever since Frances Hodgson Burnett first penned A Secret Garden in 1909, young and old alike have been fascinated with secret gardens. These smaller gardens enchant us by allowing us to create a small fantasy world right in our own backyard. The good news is creating a secret garden is relatively

When it comes to your patio or landscape design, make sure to include lighting in your plans. Just as with interior design, different types of lighting fixtures are used for specific functions when lighting a residential outdoor space. Security Lighting Deterrent lighting is a focused spotlight that is commonly used over doors and garages; it

When you plan your summer gatherings, you start by taking stock of your patio and other outdoor living spaces, looking for ways to ‘wow” your guests, right? Even if your patio, walkways and gardens are in great shape, you can always enhance your outdoor space to make your yard the “place to be” in your

It’s time to get your patioready for the new season. But wait, before you roll out the rug, take the cushions out of storage, and re-hang the lanterns, a good patio cleaning may be needed as well. Here are some tips to help you set the stage and get ready to enjoy your outdoor living

The US Paved the Way The history of using paving dates back to ancient times when trade and travel necessitated passable roads free of rocks and trees. As cities expanded and populations grew, paving stones were used to create walkways for pedestrian traffic, and roadways were built to accommodate the increase in horse and carriage