After a few years of COVID-19 keeping us all from doing many of the things we love, this year is bound to be full of good times and making new memories now that the pandemic has seemingly stabilized. With summer right around the corner, us New Englanders are just itching to get back to barbeques, pool parties, and roasting marshmallows. Are you ready to be the life of party, hosting friends and family at your house? Today, we’re sharing four ways to transform your backyard with hardscaping that will make your house the envy of all your neighbors!
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You might have beautiful granite countertops in your kitchen, but have you considered that granite is also a great material to use outdoors? It’s timeless, durable, and an easy way to elevate your outdoor living space. Whether you’re considering granite for a patio, walkway, or other hardscaping project, we’re going to share everything you need to know about installation and maintenance of outdoor granite. Continue reading A Guide to Outdoor Granite: Installation & Maintenance
An efficient irrigation system is crucial for maintaining a lush, healthy landscape. Yet so many property owners are unaware that their sprinkler systems may be wasting water, leading to higher utility bills and an unnecessary strain on local water resources. In this blog, we’ll explore the signs of sprinkler system water waste and share tips on how to optimize yours to achieve a beautiful landscape without being wasteful.
Water features like fountains or small ponds add visual appeal to your property and can provide a sliver of calmness and serenity to your yard. But as with everything else in landscaping and hardscaping, these require regular upkeep to stay functioning properly. Today, we’ll cover how to maintain an outdoor water feature and why it’s important to do so. 
Many New Englanders are chipping away at yardwork and competing to have the best, greenest lawn in the neighborhood this year. But even the most basic of yard maintenance tasks—like cutting the grass—can be done incorrectly. Today, we’re sharing seven lawn mowing mistakes you should avoid to mow like a pro.
When installing a new driveway, you have a few options for materials. From asphalt to poured concrete and pavers to gravel, the choices can be overwhelming. Regardless, driveways are a significant investment, so you want to be confident in your decision. In this post, we’ll explain why paver driveways are best.
Spring is just around the corner; before we know it, all the snow will be melted, and it’ll be time to start tending to the gardens. Take a look around your yard: what are you growing this year? When you head to the nursery, your plant purchasing options come down to two primary categories: annuals or perennials. Today, we’re going to share the things 
Retaining walls are found on residential, commercial, and industrial properties alike. And while they can be beautiful additions to a landscape, they often exist to serve a fundamental purpose rather than just be aesthetically pleasing. So, what is a retaining wall good for, and how do you know if your property needs one?
We all know it’s coming: the messy slush, dangerous ice, heavy snow, whipping winds, below-freezing temperatures, and all kinds of other challenges that come with a New England winter are inevitable. Get ahead of the headaches these can cause for your residential and commercial property by adequately preparing for the season. Not sure where to get started? Keep reading for our winter storm preparation advice.