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The Bedrock Of A Quality Paver Installation

Creating an enduring and attractive paver installation in Rocky Hill, Glastonbury, and Wethersfield goes beyond just selecting the right pavers; it’s about laying a solid foundation—quite literally. For homeowners eyeing a new paver patio, driveway, or walkway, understanding the critical role of base preparation is key. This behind-the-scenes work, unseen once pavers are laid, is…

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Seasonal Care for Your Paver Installation: Maintenance Tips from the Pros

Building and maintaining a beautiful paver installation, whether it’s a patio, driveway, or walkway, doesn’t require intense maintenance but just a little year-round care.  Seasonal maintenance is key to ensuring the longevity and beauty of your paver surfaces. Here, we’ll share professional advice on how to maintain your paver installations through the changing seasons, covering…

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Enhancing Your Retaining Wall: Upgrades for Functionality and Aesthetics

Retaining walls are a fundamental aspect of landscaping, offering both functional support and aesthetic appeal to outdoor spaces. Whether you’re aiming to prevent soil erosion, create leveled gardening spaces, or enhance the visual interest of your yard, integrating upgrades into your retaining wall installation can significantly boost its value and appeal. In this blog post,…

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Retaining Wall Failures: A Comprehensive Guide

Retaining walls are fundamental in transforming and stabilizing sloped terrains into functional landscapes. However, when these structures fail, they can pose significant risks and financial burdens. Understanding the causes, including the role of surcharges, soil conditions, and the importance of proper materials like geo-grid, as well as how to prevent these issues and the considerations…

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Choosing Between Segmental Or Boulder Retaining Walls

When it comes to managing sloped landscapes and enhancing outdoor living spaces, retaining walls play a pivotal role. Among the most popular choices are segmental retaining walls and those constructed from natural stone or boulders. Each offers unique benefits and drawbacks, making the selection process important for homeowners. This guide aims to help educate homeowners…

Why You Should Add Fresh Mulch to Your Landscape & Garden Beds

WHAT IS MULCH? Mulch is any material that covers the ground’s surface to form a protective layer. It’s designed to mimic what happens typically in nature when plant debris and fallen leaves blanket the soil. When you add mulch to your landscape and garden, it creates healthier soil by conserving moisture, reducing erosion, stabilizing temperatures,…

Plant Hardiness Zones & How to Choose The Best Plants for Your Zone

Even for the most veteran gardeners, landscaping and gardening can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One minute, your yard is beautiful and lush, full of thriving greenery, and the next, leaves are falling early, and things just aren’t blooming the way they’re supposed to. Plants, trees, and shrubs can be temperamental, high-maintenance, and fussy at…

Ideas for a Sloped Yard

If you live in a hilly town, sloped neighborhood, or rolling countryside, you know how intimidating it can feel when you are trying to landscape. Sloped yards can be difficult to walk on, awkward to work from, and challenging to maintain. They have an increased risk of soil erosion and sliding if handled poorly, which…