Our guys installed new sod for this customer, but first they needed to correct some serious drainage problems. So, they graded for positive drainage, mixed in 6 loads of new topsoil, and installed catch-basins at strategic locations. They then installed a 16' circular River Street Lafitt paver patio with a 4' diameter Colonial Weston Stone … Continue reading New Sod & Patio Fire Pit
Current Posts
If It’s Fall These Must Be Armyworms
We are re-posting this article from September of 2019, because ... well, they're back! Armies are good, especially our army. And worms are good things, too. But fall armyworms … that's a different story. We like our lush, green lawns, and so do these little pests. Fall armyworms are connoisseurs of fine lawns, especially fresh, … Continue reading If It’s Fall These Must Be Armyworms
Patio & Walkway
Our work on this difficult lakeside slope continues. From last year, here's what we started with: And here's what we finished with: This year, the customer upgraded the boathouse and wooden deck and steps, and our guys completed a patio walkway combination to tie the house to the lake. This is a 22' x 30' … Continue reading Patio & Walkway
Targeted Upgrades
Our guys finished up some targeted upgrades for this customer. There was a wet natural area coming off the boat dock. We remedied this with a 4' x 25' River Street Lafitt paver sidewalk. But it is the pool area where our guys really did some special work. The pool area originally had a planting … Continue reading Targeted Upgrades
Landscape Upgrades
Before we leave spring behind us, here are some photos of some upgrades we did from a few months back, to an already established landscape. We installed a stone paver walkway, strategic lighting, and some full-grown plant material. We also deployed an irrigation system, which being underground and all, was not amenable to being photographed. … Continue reading Landscape Upgrades
Poolside Revisited
We've finished up the Sheffield Diamond Pro retaining wall around this customer's pool, which we posted on here. Click on any photo to get a closer look. Here's how it all looked the last time we posted. And here are the finished photos. Click on any photo to get a closer look. These are stone … Continue reading Poolside Revisited
On the Banks of the Roanoke River
We are checking in today with a customer we've been working with for a number of years. Things are looking good, to say the least! Click on any photo to get a closer look. This post is focused mainly on the side yard sod work, plantings, and associated stone work, but we've done a number … Continue reading On the Banks of the Roanoke River
