Tag Archives: landscaping

Hardscaping vs. Landscaping: Why Both Are Essential for a Beautiful Yard

Picture this: a stunning backyard with lush green grass, blooming flowers, and…a cracked concrete walkway just looking back at you. Don’t let this be your yard! The truth is, both hardscaping and landscaping are essential for creating a harmonious and beautiful outdoor space. In this blog post, we’ll explore the differences between hardscaping and landscaping,…

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Sealing Your Patio – Pros and Cons

Patio pavers are a popular outdoor hardscaping material because they come in many different materials and create a traditional or modern look.  Once the pavers are installed, whether or not to seal them is an important decision.  The pros of sealing pavers include appearance, durability and protection.  Applying a sealer can help protect porous materials against…

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Reasons to Hire a Landscape Designer

Many homeowners have the ambition to tackle DIY projects around the house. When it comes to landscaping, they quickly realize what a complex and time-consuming job it can become to design and build their dream backyard. A professional landscape designer can offer their talents by working as a resource for design ideas, construction techniques and…

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Pavers vs. Concrete

Many homeowners tend to plant trees and shrubs to add beautiful and private areas to their landscaping. Unfortunately, over time, the roots of these plantings grow large and start lifting nearby concrete slabs. Homeowners who use pavers instead of concrete discover that pavers tend to overcome this issue. They are laid independently and are able…

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Outdoor Patio Designs Trending

Many homeowners enjoy spending time in their backyard space and thoroughly enjoy it during the spring, summer and fall months. A professionally designed outdoor patio space can be a great feature for entertaining, comfortably gathering and being able to enjoy being outside even when it’s raining. Outdoor features in a space such as this are…

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Staycation Gain Popularity

It seems that staycations are becoming the “thing” nowadays as a result of the ever-changing world we are living in. That means your backyard and patio are becoming even more important to spending quality time outdoors. Here are the most basic elements to create a private oasis: Outdoor lighting – landscape lighting is a key…

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Introducing Landscape Design Now at The Concrete Service

Many homeowners take the time to remodel the inside of their homes, but tend to neglect the outside. The outdoor possibilities can be exciting and can increase the value of your home! Have you considered hiring a professional designer to formulate some great landscape ideas? A landscape designer helps you conceptualize beautiful natural stone walkways,…

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Outdoor Living and How to Achieve It

Some homeowners say their homes wouldn’t be complete without a beautifully crafted outdoor living space to relax and enjoy the warm summer weather. It’s an extension of a home… A place where the family can create memories, have fun and enjoy their own little oasis. Investing in professionally done landscaping not only allows this luxury…

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