Tag Archive | "walk-flagstone (dry-laid)"
A Bluestone Walkway Built To Last
One thing you learn from doing landscape renovation projects is what works and what doesn’t. The test of time will often determine if something was built correctly or not. And because our work is outside, never underestimate the affects of mother nature on the materials you choose and how they are “put together”. Sun exposure, shade, [...]
Continue reading...Fix A Soggy Lawn Area By Stone Steps
Friday, February 12, 2010
This could actually be a continuation of my last post on installing flagstone in grass. While setting the new flagstone path we came across a soggy area of lawn at the bottom of a stone stairway. The homeowner said this area was usually wet. Looking the situation over with landscape contractor Dave Kennedy, we determined that the [...]
Continue reading...How To Install A Flagstone Path In A Lawn
Monday, February 8, 2010
The look of natural flagstone set in grass can be beautiful if done correctly and used in the right situation. The turf in-between the stones softens the overall look of the path which can help distinguish it from other primary walkways. At the same time this technique can subtly connect different “points” in the landscape and [...]
Continue reading...Project Completion…Are New Landscapes Ever Complete? – RB Project #6.20
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Landscapes are often a work in progress. No matter how thorough your planning has been, the project is looking for those added tweaks so that…well, it just feels right. Years ago I worked for a design/build company as a crew foreman. This company had its own nursery/garden center. The designer would ask me to gather all [...]
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