Right now, in the Hudson Valley the housing market is a bit insane due to the recent pandemic and houses are selling for sometimes a hundred thousand over asking price. Are you thinking about selling and wanting to get the most bank for your buck? Especially in a few years when the housing market calms […]
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Landscape Designs without the Frustration of Grass
For some grass grows easily, is no frustration and not too difficult to cut once every two weeks. For others, a grassy yard is a nightmare. Depending on the climate and soil in your area grass can be exceedingly difficult to grow and end up looking like a yellow/brown mess even after you’ve put a […]
Landscape Lighting: A Beautiful Detail, Often Forgotten
Landscape is usually designed, installed, looked at and enjoyed in the daylight, so the thought of adding lights into the landscape design is something that can be easily missed. There are several different kinds of lights and different reasons why you would even want landscape lighting, so lets break it all down. But first… did […]
Nine Easy Landscape Ideas to Revamp your Yard this Summer
Your lawn or front yard is often the first impression someone gets of your house, especially if your house is close to the road and easily seen by those driving by. Here are a few quick and easy landscape ideas that can help renew your yard this summer. 1. ADD SOME COLOR: Color is an […]
Brookshire Wall by Belgard: Product Spotlight
We’ve been big fans of what the folks at Belgard Hardscapes do for a while now. Aside from their fantastic selection of pavers, they also create some gorgeous wall products too! One of our favorites is the Brookshire Wall stone. Why? Installation. Working with a precast concrete block in specific sizes makes it quick and […]
Surface Drainage and a New Basement Entry in Gardiner, NY: Case Study
Project Scope: Landscape drainage and a new basement entry for a home. Location: Gardiner, NY Project Date: 2018-2019 Products Used: Belgard Brookshire Wall Part I: Drainage – The Challenge After a heavy storm, these clients noticed water in their basement and garage. Once on the site, we were able to identify several problems. Damaged footing […]
Backyard Getaway Inspiration in Ulster County
You don’t have to travel to California or Italy, or even too far from home to see some stunning backyards – we have plenty right here in Ulster County! From functional retaining walls to create space and provide seating, to beautiful patios that set the stage for your next gathering. Here’s a little inspiration from […]
How Our Dustless Masonry Saw Protects our Team
Our new favorite tool is the cutting edge of technology – seriously! We recently upgraded our paver and stone cutting capabilities by adding this Dustless Masonry Saw by IQ Power Tools to our team and we’re pretty excited, to say the least. What Is a Dustless Masonry Saw? We use stone and paver saws all […]
Maximizing Space with a Retaining Wall: Case Study
Project Scope: A 10’ retaining wall wrapping around the side of a yard. Location: New Paltz, NY Project Date: October 2016 Products Used: Rosetta Outcropping The Challenge A steep grade on one side their property was a cause for worry for this homeowner. The most pressing issue was the eroding hillside that could threaten the stability of their garage. […]
Kodah Wall Stone: Product Spotlight
One of the newest additions to our hardscape toolbox is Kodah wall stone, by Rosetta Hardscapes. Like it’s big cousin Outcropping, it’s a pre-cast concrete wall stone. If you have a project where Outcropping is too large and Belvedere is too small, Kodah is a perfect fit. Natural cut stone can be costly and a […]