What Appliances Do You Actually Need in an Outdoor Kitchen?
You get home from work, the weather’s finally decent, and all you want to do is sit outside, eat dinner, and not think about anything for a couple of hours. That’s the whole point of an outdoor kitchen. Instead of running back and forth to the house every five minutes for another drink or a […]
Landscape Lighting: 10 Ways It Can Upgrade Your Outdoor Space
Most people think about landscape lighting when they’re already outside in the dark, squinting at the steps. By that point, the season’s half over. Having the right setup doesn’t just solve the problem of it being too dark to use your outdoor space; it changes how you use your yard entirely. Here’s what good landscape […]
Watering Tips to Avoid Summer Heat Drought
We’ve been saying it to every client this spring: this summer is going to be a tough one for your plants. Connecticut is already tracking drier than normal, and once the heat locks in, things can go downhill fast, especially if you put in new sod, seed, or plantings this year. We see it every […]
Using AI to Visualize Your Dream Backyard — 4 Prompts to Get You Started
Throughout all the years that we’ve been in business, one of the biggest challenges that we’ve seen homeowners face when it comes to designing their outdoor space isn’t the budget, the timeline, or even the decision itself. It’s actually the ability to picture it. “What would a patio look like just outside the back door?” […]
7 Steps to Preparing Your Yard for Spring
Winter may not be finished yet (or it may be, depending on when you’re reading this). There may still be snow on the ground, and cold mornings in the forecast, but spring is right around the corner. In New England, the shift happens quickly. Before you know it, the snow melts, the days get longer, […]
6 Things to Consider When Designing a Beautiful Paver Patio
Learn 6 things to consider when designing a paver patio, including size, layout, furniture, traffic flow, and outdoor living areas.
10 Plants That Bring Visual Interest to Your Winter Garden
If anyone else is like me up here in the Northeast, by this time of the year I am waiting, somewhat impatiently, for the time I can get out in my yard and feel the warm sun and soil. I will have to admit, though winter has it’s own kind of beauty, with the freshly […]
7 Tips to Prepare Your Paver Patio from Snow, Ice, and Freezing Temperatures
Learn how to protect your pavers from snow, ice, and freezing temps. Follow these tips to keep your patio safe, clean, and winter-ready.
The Pros and Cons of Paver Patios
In our years of business, we’ve heard a lot of misconceptions about paver patios. The internet is a valuable tool that contains a wealth of information. However, we’ve also found that not all of the information is accurate or shows the complete picture. When looking at paver patios, it seems that information can be skewed […]
The Benefits of Landscape Lighting for Security, Safety, and Style
Landscape lighting does more than beautify your home. It improves security, highlights architecture, and extends outdoor living into the night. Learn the benefits of adding low-voltage lighting to your landscape.
