I get this question a lot this time of year. I get my fall rush once the kids are back in school, it takes a few weeks to get through the design process,
My mother-in-law was in town this past week. The way I was raised, when you have company from out of town staying with you the right thing to do is run them all
In the post I just did about stamped concrete, I failed to mention one of my other issues with stamped concrete: the vertical surfaces (steps, turndown edges, etc) often look badly done- like
It's funny- for the longest time, I would have said no. Emphatically, in fact. After all, there have always been several flaws with stamped concrete, many of which are still a negative: Difficult
Permeable pavers are becoming a popular choice, especially in Northern Virginia. As local governments have become more concerned about stormwater management, they've clamped down on the amount of runoff that leaves your property.
Since we're talking about pavers lately, I figured it may be useful to point out where they're available to look at and purchase. I'm a big fan of display yards, where they've taken
So you're looking for a contractor to install a paver patio or walkway for you, and you're doing your due diligence. You're interviewing contractors, looking at portfolios, and maybe even going out to
When working on a landscape design, we always try to select the material that best complements the architecture of the home, the look and feel of the space, and the goals of the
In amongst the craziness of spring, I took the time to slide by a flagstone patio/ dry-stacked fieldstone wall/ planting job I designed last spring. I have to say, I'm pretty happy with
Are you looking for landscape design ideas for small spaces? Be sure to check out my Landscape Packages page. I've created several simple yet elegant designs that will work in a majority of