Overhaul your boring concrete porch with bluestone and natural-stone veneers. Though you may wish you could take a sledgehammer to those drab concrete steps tarnishing your home’s curb appeal, we have a better plan. Veneer them in handsome stone to turn your embarrassing entry into a welcoming focal point. Step 1 Overview Cross Section of […]
Once you’ve chosen the layout and material of the paver surface for your front or backyard walkway, installation is the next step. Depending on the extent of your paver design, the process while require a bit of preparation and effort, but the end result will be a stunning addition to the exterior of your home. Proper preparation […]
THE DESIGN PROCESS The five steps of the design process include: 1) conducting a site inventory and analysis Through the process of site inventory and analysis, you can determine elements and conditions that will impact the ultimate use and design of your landscape. Design, when based on thoughtful inventory and analysis, can improve the environment, […]
When designing a residential landscape, the most important step is to put a plan on paper. Developing a master plan will save you time and money and is more likely to result in a successful design. A master plan is developed through the ‘design process’: a step-by-step method that considers the environmental conditions, your desires, […]