Category Archives: concrete pavers

Confessions of a Do-It-Yourself Landscaper

Posted on May 13, 2009 by

Mom has always wanted a flagstone patio. For Mother’s Day this year I decided to build her one. Since I’m Mom, this means I agreed to build my own patio. If you remember from a previous post, our landscaping is … Continue reading →

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Landscaping in Belize

Posted on January 4, 2009 by

The plants are tropical, the weather is [much!] warmer, and the hardscape materials are somewhat different, but the goal is the same: to create a beautiful space around your home. All over the world, stone plays a significant role in … Continue reading →

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Fire Up Your Fall! How To Build a Fire Pit In Your Yard.

Posted on October 7, 2008 by

Looking for a fun and easy weekend project? Add a fire pit to your backyard! With as little as a steel ring and a couple bags of crushed rock, you can create a new family gathering place reminiscent of summer … Continue reading →

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Interlocking Paver Driveways Outlast Asphalt and Concrete

Posted on September 24, 2008 by

Paver driveways have a reputation for being elegant, distinctive and long lasting — and expensive. That last part isn’t really accurate. A paver driveway is a much better investment than asphalt or poured concrete. Interlocking paver driveways outlast asphalt and … Continue reading →

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The Patio Comes of Age

Posted on April 21, 2008 by

Working at Hedberg we talk a lot about the changes in landscaping over the past 20 years. Remember when a patio was a plain (cracked, with weeds growing in the cracks) ten by twelve slab of concrete? Or if your … Continue reading →

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