It doesn’t take long to see we’re big fans of Rosetta Outcropping. Far from your average pre-cast concrete product, this stone has form and function. Keeping It Local We get our Rosetta material right from the manufacturer in Gardiner, NY. Having the manufacturer in the next town over provides a couple key benefits. First, no time wasted […]
Hardscape Construction
Creating Space with a Retaining Wall: Case Study
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 […]
Rustic Patio in High Falls, NY: Case Study
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 […]
Timing Your Landscaping Project
One of the most common questions we get from clients is, “When’s the best time to get started?” We usually hear it from folks who contact us early or late in the warm season. The general answer is any time- as long as the ground isn’t frozen. But it does vary from project to project. Here’s […]
Building a Landscape Budget – “But What Will it Cost?”
“But what will it Cost?” That’s probably the most frequently asked question in the industry. We’d love to answer it for you – really, we would. But, it’s not that simple. Landscapes are as individual as their owners, meaning they come with unique strengths and pitfalls. So when it comes to cost, no matter how identical […]
6 Tips for Planning a Landscaping Project Wisely
Thinking about adding to or redesigning your landscape this summer? Any construction project can be overwhelming at first, but as with anything else, taking things step by step is key. So we put together a quick outline to help you get a handle on things ahead of time. 1. Figure Out Your Endgame. This may […]
Fixing a Slipping Grade: Case Study
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 […]
Outdoor Living – Extending Your Living Space
With spring upon us many homeowners are beginning to plan ways for their family and friends to enjoy the warmer weather. Outdoor living is a trend that seems to be becoming more and more popular and it also has a multitude of benefits. When planning where you want your patio you want to think long term; place […]
How Clogged Foundation Drainage Caused a Flooded Basement For This New Paltz Homeowner
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 […]