Posts by Steve Carusone

Whether from your cars or mother nature, your driveway certainly takes a beating. An asphalt or concrete driveway is especially pushed to the limit in the early spring when temperatures fluctuate between freezing and warm. Over the years this continuous stress can cause cracks and fractures leading to further and expedited driveway damage. This spring…

Maintaining a beautiful lawn is the desire of many homeowners, but it can be difficult to know which steps to take to get there. While there are many things you can do to create a richer, healthier lawn, one of the most important steps to take is to aerate your grass. Lawn aeration is one…

When it comes to enhancing your home’s exterior, you’re probably thinking about a paint job, siding replacement or landscaping updates, but what about stone veneer? Surprisingly stone veneer is an affordable, low-maintenance way to boost curb appeal.

As your greenery slowly disappears underneath a blanket of snow during the winter, it can be easy to forget about. However, it’s important to take care of your landscape before winter arrives so that it can flourish and save you time and money trying to revive it come springtime.

Snow removal is a huge part of winter maintenance and though it’s hard to predict when you’ll need to suit up and shovel snow, it’s best to try and plan ahead for big snow storms. Go one step further and hire a professional snow removal company to take care of the work for you! Whatever…

It doesn’t feel like winter is coming yet, which means there’s still time for you to get in some last minute landscaping projects before the cold really hits. While many think pre-winter landscaping chores only consists of regular leaf cleanup, there are actually quite a few maintenance tasks that can be completed before the weather…

Retaining walls, which are stone walls that are built into your landscape, are commonly seen in sloped landscapes and can be quite aesthetically pleasing, however what many people don’t know is that retaining walls are actually an extremely functional part of landscape design. Here are some reasons why retaining walls are important.

If you’re looking to boost your curb appeal, one way to significantly step up your game is to add a beautiful stone wall to your property. With a well designed and well built stone wall, your landscape will become the envy of your neighbors. Before adding a stone wall however, there are a few things…

The summer is the perfect time to enjoy your patio, host friends and family, and kickback and relax. However, what if you could bring your patio to the next level with an outdoor kitchen? Building the perfect kitchen for your outdoor space is easier than you might think. You just need the right plan and…

An outdoor entertainment area is a quintessential part of your home’s landscape. It’s where you can gather with your family and friends and enjoy the summer air, a warm fire, food and more. One of the most popular additions to outdoor entertainment areas is either a fire pit or an outdoor fireplace. But what’s the…