When deciding its time to revamp your backyard and create an outdoor living area it is a good idea to become familiar with the different stone and paving materials out there and decide which one is best for you. Natural Stone, Precast Concrete and Porcelain pavers are all good options, but each for different reasons. […]
Hardscape Construction
How Landscape can Increase the Value of your Home
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Landscape Upgrades You Can Do On A Budget
Having a stellar landscape doesn’t always mean breaking the bank. These are our favorite landscape projects that were finished under a tight budget. Project: Rustic Walkway – Gardiner, NY Date: Fall 2015 Products Used: Rosetta Grand Flagstone and Irregular steps. About: These homeowners needed a walkway and steps that would match the rustic landscape of their mountain […]