by admin | May 25, 2026
The four main types of retaining walls used in New England are segmental block (Allan Block, Versa-Lok), natural stone (fieldstone, granite), poured concrete, and timber. Choice...
by admin | May 25, 2026
A real stone driveway is granite cobblestone, bluestone, or natural fieldstone set over a 10 to 12-inch compacted processed gravel base with proper edge restraint and drainage —...
by admin | May 25, 2026
The right way to mulch around trees in New England is a flat 2–4 inch ring of hardwood mulch, pulled back 2–3 inches from the trunk, extending out to the drip line where...
by admin | May 25, 2026
The best patio privacy ideas layer three elements: a defined boundary (wall, fence, or hedge), an overhead element (pergola, sail shade, or tree canopy), and softening plant...
by admin | May 25, 2026
The best backyard fence ideas balance privacy, style, MA pool-code compliance (248 CMR 6.00 if you have a pool), 48-inch frost-depth post setting, and town-specific setback...
