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In the last post for this project we saw the sonotube footings beneath the four corners of the concrete slab.  When the decorative stone & brickwork is complete, each footing will secure and support a pavilion column. Within the 12″ wide bluestone border is a row of brick to visually tie-in the surrounding brick patio. [...]

It Starts With The Footings The homeowners wanted a garden structure that would echo the style of their home and offer cover for those wanting to get out of the sun. I suggested they consider the Heritage Pavilion by Dalton Pavilions.  They chose a 14 X 18′ model, but with single columns on the corners.  [...]

Existing landscapes can offer information to help with a renovation plan. Most of your creative thinking and design concepts stem from the “wish-list” of the homeowner.  That’s good.  Our solutions should be tailored to their requests. But before you sit down with that wish-list and start drawing, spend some time on the property and get [...]

An outdoor barbecue grill has become a standard feature in the residential landscape. I would say nine out of ten projects have at least the outdoor barbecue grill installed.  And two or three of those go on to add other “outdoor kitchen” features. Finding a location for the grill should not be rushed and certainly [...]