Hardscape

How To – Whats a better deal Bulk Mulch or Mulch by the Bag?

Every spring we try to clean up our yards by planting new grass, killing weeds and putting mulch in our flower beds and around our trees but the cost of mulch, getting it home and applying it can lead to a soar back and a empty wallet.

The first thing you should consider when deciding if you need a bulk delivery of mulch or just a few bags is how much you actually need.

If you …

How To – Installing A Decorative Vinyl Privacy Fence

Vinyl Fencing is relatively cheap to install and easy to maintain that is why it is the choice of many home owners that want to put in a privacy border or secure a swimming pool.

The product comes in a variety of different styles and colors to match your needs. You can select a basic white panel design that comes in 6 foot heights or you can get simulated wood products to match the color …

How To – Winter Repair Of Concrete And Driveway Damage

Unfortunately there are times in the dead of winter when you need to repair or at the very least patch a section of damaged Concrete or Driveway. I say it is unfortunate because the materials that you need to perform a permanent repair are either not available or will not cure correctly when temperatures drop below freezing.

In the dead of winter you are likely to find that  mix companies that provide delivery of asphalt …

How To – Low Voltage Exterior Lighting Options For The Holidays

The Fall season means you will be preparing for a number of coming holidays. With the holidays come visitors and you may want to decorate the exterior of your home to make it more inviting or you may just want to provide some extra light outside of your home so guests that arrive after dark won’t be tripping on the way to your door.

The benefit of low voltage lighting is that you normally can …

How To – Landscape Fabric To Reduce Garden Maintenance

The best part of having a garden is enjoying it and maybe getting the random complement from your neighbors but one thing for sure pulling weeds is not fun for anyone.

Depending on the design of your garden and the flowers you grow the use of landscape fabric could reduce about 80% of the headaches associated with weeds. Now nothing other then concrete is a sure fire way to prevent weeds even concrete if it …

How To – Building And Installing A Fence Gate

Tools & Hardware : Adjust-A-Gate AG 60-36 2-Rail Contractor Quality Gate Kit, 60-Inch to 96-Inch by 36-Inch HeightFence Gates that allow passage of lawn tractors in the rear of your home or automobiles at your driveway are larger then an average door opening that you may have for access of people into your fenced in backyard.
Gates begin at 36 inches wide and can be as wide as necessary to allow passage into or out of …

How To – Demolition Of Concrete Walkways And Slabs

There comes a point where repairing or repositioning concrete slabs and walkways is not worth the effort or cost and time. In this case you have the choice of replacing the material with the same thing or changing your design for a new material.

Smaller jobs like 4×4 slabs found outside many front or side doors or even a portion of a walkway that connects your home to the street are relatively easy jobs that …

How To – Protecting Decorative Wood Landscaping From Rot

There are many different choices when building decorative landscaping planting and retaining walls in your garden.

Many people enjoy the look of natural stacked stone or stone with mortar. Other designs will require reinforced concrete that can have a decorative facing applied to its visible side.

For smaller projects you can use wood. Wood should go under the same design planing as any other wall. Most often you will build smaller planting areas with raised beds …

Installing Decorative Brick and Stone Pavers

Hardscaping is the term given to items in your yard that are not plant based and Brick Pavers are one of the easiest ways to improve your outdoor living space.

Many people will use them just for a pathway from their driveway to the front door or maybe as a path to their mailbox but you can also use pavers to create a patio or greeting area near your front door.

Brick Pavers come …