Hardscaping Articles
What Is Hardscaping?
If you’re like many people, you have likely heard of the term “hardscaping” but may not be quite sure what it is. If that’s the case, have no fear because you’re not alone. Many people refer to elements that are technically considered to be hardscaping as landscaping, and although there is a difference between the…
Uses For Retaining Walls
There are many reasons why retaining walls are used on both residential and commercial properties. While some property owners choose to have these types of walls built for decorative purposes, there are also a number of functional reasons that individual walls or full multi-tiered systems must be built in order to create usable space that…
Caring For Your Patio During Winter Months
in your backyard, chances are you haven’t seen much of it lately with all of the ice and snow we’re experiencing this winter. As you gaze out your window at the beautiful outdoor space that you long to enjoy, you should consider what all of this winter weather is doing to the condition of your underneath
This Valentine’s Day, Green Up Your Gift
As the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday approaches, we’re inundated with gifts in all shades of red, depicting the love shared between two people. But if you really want your Valentine to know the depth of your love, give the gift of green by planning a new landscape design for your home instead of giving a…
Proper Drainage Is Critical To Preventing Water Damage
There is no substance on earth that can result in as much damage or wreak as much havoc as water. When water is not adequately managed on a property through proper drainage, a number of problems can result. Water in and around homes and buildings can lead to basement flooding, foundation slippage and mold formation,…
The Benefits of Commercial Snow and Ice Removal Contracts
If you operate a business in an area like New Jersey that typically gets at least some measurable snow each year, it’s likely that you already know how beneficial it is to have a professional come out to provide snow and ice removal services when the white stuff starts to fall. How critical your need…
How To Care For Concrete During Winter Months
If you live in New Jersey, you know that snow, ice and freezing temperatures can have an effect on many aspects of your exterior hardscaping and landscaping features, including anything made from concrete. Many residential and commercial properties use concrete for a variety of outdoor applications, from driveways and parking lots to walkways, patios and…
Enjoy An Outdoor Fireplace During The Winter
While most people think of snuggling up indoors near a warm, cozy fire when temperatures start to dip, homeowners that have outdoor fireplaces can enjoy some extra time outside all winter long by choosing the outdoor version of their fireplace for gathering round, instead of just staying indoors. Sure, the indoor version may keep you…
Designing A Landscape To Fit Your Home
Just as you furnish and decorate the interior of your home to create a specific look and style, the exterior of your home is greatly enhanced and the style set by the way your property is landscaped. Landscape design is a key element that adds to the beauty and curb appeal of any home, and…
Outdoor Kitchens Enhance Outdoor Living
Virtually nothing can enhance the enjoyment of your home’s outdoor living space more than the installation of a new outdoor kitchen. Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home indoors, kitchens very often take center stage in outdoor living areas and add to both the beauty and functionality of the space. Outdoor kitchens…
The Many Residential Uses Of Concrete
Concrete is one of the most versatile and cost effective materials that can be used to enhance the exterior of a home. Although many people think of it as a material used primarily for foundations, the fact is that concrete can provide not simply structural, but aesthetic, benefits. There are many ways the material can…
Patio Design Options
Outdoor patios are one of the most popular features requested by homeowners to improve the beauty and functionality of their outdoor living spaces. By designing a patio area, whether it is directly outside of the kitchen door, is positioned around a pool or hot tub, or is tucked away in a quiet corner of the…