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Case Studies

Maximizing Space with a Retaining Wall: Case Study

December 6, 2017 By Elle Riccardi

Precast concrete retaining wall in New Paltz, NY installed by Masseo Landscape

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. […]

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Creating Space with a Retaining Wall: Case Study

June 8, 2017 By Elle Riccardi

An outdoor living area with a Cambridge Pavers patio, retaining walls built from Rosetta Hardscapes wall stone, a circular fire pit, grill station, and built in seating.

Project Scope: An outdoor living space with pre-cast concrete retaining walls and patio, a fire pit, a grill station, and a custom water feature. Location: Highland, NY Project Date: November – December 2014 Products Used: Rosetta Outcropping and Belvedere wall stone; Rosetta circular fire pit; Cambridge Paving Stones , CAST Lighting fixtures. The Challenge: These […]

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Rustic Patio in High Falls, NY: Case Study

May 10, 2017 By Elle Riccardi

Project Scope: A natural bluestone patio with a pre-cast concrete retaining wall, with room for planting. Location: High Falls, NY Date: Summer 2015, with some work performed from Winter 2015 – Summer 2016 Products Used: Rosetta Outcropping Wallstone, Rosetta Dimensional and Irregular Steps, Natural Blue Stone. The Challenge: The homeowners approached us with a vision for […]

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Case Study: A Soggy Slope

August 19, 2015 By Elle Riccardi

French drain cross-section.

The Problem Slopes can give your landscape definition and variety, but they come with their own set of pitfalls. The most common issues we see relate to drainage, as was the case with this client from Highland, NY. Their pool yard sat directly at the foot of the hill in their backyard. During storms and […]

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Fixing a Slipping Grade: Case Study

November 12, 2014 By Elle Riccardi

Finished retaining wall with drainage.

 Have you ever seen a slipping grade? You probably have, but might not have recognized it for what it is: a serious stability issue. Slipping grades occur in hillsides and slopes where the sides cannot support the weight at the top. Worsened by erosion, the slope actually breaks and begins to collapse in on itself […]

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A New Paltz Playground Gets a New Surface, With Recycled Tire Mulch

October 8, 2012 By Jordan Dick

Playground with recycled tire mulch.

New Paltz Play School is an independent children’s daycare, housed by, but unaffiliated with the New Paltz Methodist Church (1 Grove Street, New Paltz, NY 845-255-2203.) After 40 years of experimenting with different playground surfaces that never quite seemed to be satisfactory, New Paltz Play School has decided to invest in a new, safer playground […]

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How Clogged Foundation Drainage Caused a Flooded Basement For This New Paltz Homeowner

March 6, 2012 By Jordan Dick

Flooded Basement

We were contacted by a Hudson Valley couple whose basement had flooded for the first time, just after tropical storm Irene. With 2-3 inches of water in the basement, they reached out to us for help. A short phone call with the client also revealed that they had a rotten retaining wall that needed to […]

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Stone Walkway Installation in Rifton – Paver Fishtail Design – Case Study

February 8, 2012 By Jordan Dick

After walkway was installed.

A Quick & Easy Stone Walkway Installation When your home looks good, people notice, they talk – and that’s exactly how we landed this last job. The client was admiring the walkway we did for his neighbor and we got the referral. And that’s the kind of work we love to get, referrals from happy […]

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