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Aug 30, 2010, Travertine Filler and Travertine MaintenanceHere's a question regarding travertine filler and travertine maintenance. We had a travertine courtyard patio installed this past April. It looked GREAT Permalink -- click for full blog post "Travertine Filler and Travertine Maintenance" Aug 30, 2010, Deck Design, Patio Design or BothThis is a question about whether to create a deck design, patio design or both. Susan, Our house is a 2 story on 2 acres with a very undersized deck. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Deck Design, Patio Design or Both" Aug 29, 2010, Landscaping Steep Slopes | Hillside Landscapinglandscaping steep slopes and steep slope gardening, planting design and types for hillside landscaping, landscape paths and steps, terracing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Landscaping Steep Slopes | Hillside Landscaping" Aug 25, 2010, Drainage Systems and Stone WallsHere's a question about drainage systems and stone walls. Was looking at your website. I'm from Victoria and need some advice. I'm building a house Permalink -- click for full blog post "Drainage Systems and Stone Walls" Aug 25, 2010, Adding patio to existing concrete slabWe have an existing concrete slab that is in good condition and do not want to remove it because it extends into steps leading to the basement door. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Adding patio to existing concrete slab" Aug 21, 2010, Bluestone Patio Filler In Joints | Sand and Polymeric SandThis is a question regarding bluestone patio filler in joints and what to use other than sand. I recommend polymeric sand. I have customer with a previously Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bluestone Patio Filler In Joints | Sand and Polymeric Sand" Aug 21, 2010, Blue Stone for Steps or TravertineHere's a question about using blue stone for steps or travertine, styles, and costs. I live on the south shore of Long Island in New York. I am trying Permalink -- click for full blog post "Blue Stone for Steps or Travertine" Aug 18, 2010, Landscape Drainage | Swales and Drainage PipesA question about landscape drainage and some solutions by way of swales and drainage pipe. I'm attaching a photo of my son's house. It's a 100+ year-old Permalink -- click for full blog post "Landscape Drainage | Swales and Drainage Pipes" Aug 17, 2010, In Texas, how do I landscape a west facing backyard to minimize sun/heat and allow for backyard cookouts?In central Texas, how do I landscape a west facing backyard with full sun to minimize sun/heat and allow for backyard cookouts in the late afternoon/evenings? Aug 17, 2010, Patio on Sloping yard | Walkout Basement | Landscape Retaining WallsHere's a question about creating a patio on a sloping yard with a walkout basement. I have a walk out basement to our backyard. The yard slopes off about Aug 17, 2010, Landscape Bricks | Laying Them and Patio DesignsHere's a question about landscape bricks and laying them against the house as part of a patio design. is it okay to put brick right up next to the house? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Landscape Bricks | Laying Them and Patio Designs" Aug 15, 2010, Xeriscape Plants | Drought Tolerant Plants | Xeriscape DesignXeriscape plants are drought tolerant, often easy to maintain, and very "green". Read about which ones I chose for my own xeriscape landscape, including evergreen shrubs and perennials, and why. Aug 15, 2010, landscaping a walk-out basementHere's a question about landscaping a walk-out basement area. Our walk-out basement faces the east, so we get the hot early morning sun. Above our walk-out Permalink -- click for full blog post "landscaping a walk-out basement" Aug 10, 2010, Blue Stone Patio | Bluestone PatioA blue stone patio can be made of straight or free-form stones. It can also be dry laid or wet laid. Bluestone is a great natural stone and blends well into the landscape. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Blue Stone Patio | Bluestone Patio" Aug 9, 2010, steep slopesIs there a typical maximum slope for residential landscaped banks? There is a long, high bank at the end of my backyard that is 2:1. I find it unsafe to Permalink -- click for full blog post "steep slopes" Aug 7, 2010, Using play sand between pavers?The contractor putting in our paver patio is using play sand. I thought it was strange, so I googled paver sand. Play sand was not voiced, only polymeric Permalink -- click for full blog post "Using play sand between pavers?" Aug 7, 2010, Drainage Swale | Lawn Drainage | Rear Yard PipeWe recently built a new home in upstate NY and I have some questions regarding a swale that was covered in the rear of the property during the build. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Drainage Swale | Lawn Drainage | Rear Yard Pipe" Aug 5, 2010, Concrete Pavers | Outdoor PaverConcrete pavers are a nice choice for patios, driveways and walkways. An outdoor paver can be called a cobblestone paver for a more rustic look. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Concrete Pavers | Outdoor Paver " Aug 5, 2010, What to plant on a large, long slopeI have a large, long, steep slope beside my driveway into my yard. We have such a hard time weed-eating it. My husband turned while weed-eating it and Permalink -- click for full blog post "What to plant on a large, long slope" Aug 4, 2010, Hardscape Design | Paving MaterialsHardscape design starts with the various paving materials that can be used, whether it be patio designs, walkway ideas, driveways, patio design ideas, walkway design ideas Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hardscape Design | Paving Materials"
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