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Business

Pavestone mobile app engineered for hardscape projects

Pavestone, a manufacturer of segmental concrete products for the commercial, residential, contractor, industrial and retail consumer markets, has launched an interactive mobile app, describing it as a comprehensive resource for managing hardscape projects from start to finish. “Based on the current marketplace, timing for our mobile app couldn’t be better,” said Ed Fioroni, vice president […]

November 18, 2015

Business

Hardscape North America to honor best of best at tradeshow

With the co-located GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America fast approaching, there’s plenty of special events to crowd your calendar Oct. 20-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The 20th is “Dealer Day” and the tradeshows kick off officially on Oct. 21. Among the major events held in conjunction with the shows is the Annual […]

October 5, 2015

Design-Build

Deflect noise pollution to create calming spaces

A beautiful backyard retreat can be anything but serene when bombarded by noise pollution such as the sounds of traffic, airports, schools and rail lines. Studies have shown that noise pollution affects our psychological health and can cause hypertension, stress, hearing loss, sleep disturbances and other harmful effects. Create a calming – and healthy – oasis for […]

April 23, 2015

Business

How-to: Safety-conscious landscape design

A home burglary takes place in the United States every 15 seconds. As a professional landscaper, you can help homeowners reduce their risk by making yards less attractive to would-be thieves, while still creating beautiful properties. 1. Consider plant size. According to police, robbers choose homes to invade based on one simple factor: ease […]

April 21, 2015

Business

Techo-Bloc to Host 38 Contractor Showcases in 2015

Techo-Bloc is launching its 2015 series of Contractor Showcases beginning in January. The 38 free hardscape events will begin on Jan. 6 in Frederick, Maryland.

November 25, 2014

Business

Belgard Intros New Residential, Commercial Pavers

Belgard Hardscapes introduced a variety of pavers during GIE+EXPO. Belgard’s Old York interlocking concrete pavers are suitable for residential and commercial installations.

October 30, 2014

Design-Build

How Landscaper Created Lasting, Stunning Driveway

To give the homeowners a lasting driveway that also made a statement, The Greenskeepers balanced colors, textures and challenges at this Minnesota property on Big Carnelian Lake. They started by installing more than 16 inches of base material – more than a typical driveway receives in their climate. To provide temporary parking during the construction, […]

October 27, 2014

Business

Organizations Work Together to Restore Union Station’s Columbus Plaza

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Project EverGreen partnered with Ruppert Nurseries, Union Station Redevelopment Corporation and the National Park Service to revitalize Union Station’s Columbus Plaza.

October 17, 2014

Design-Build

How To Create Complete Outdoor Living Spaces

A lighting project soon turns into a complete outdoor living space renovation. What started as an outdoor lighting project for these Beaverton, Oregon, homeowners soon became a backyard transformation after they met with Lewis Landscape Services. “We noticed the clients had this nice area in their yard where a paver patio had been installed previously, […]

September 29, 2014

Design-Build

Challenges of Constructing Project at University

Despite hurdles, this landscape team created a relaxing space for a university. To create a serene space for students, faculty, patients and alumni to enjoy, Mom’s Landscaping & Design installed a 7,400-square-foot project at the Northwestern Health Sciences University. The campus added on a wing to an existing building, which created this open space. One […]

July 17, 2014

Design-Build

Award-Winning Project Connects Spaces Using Hardscaping

A Pennsylvania landscape team connects inviting outdoor rooms with seamless hardscape elements. Whether these homeowners want to grill out, grow their own food, warm up by the fire, cool off by the pool or just relax with their family and friends, this extensive hardscape project provides it all. PA Landscape Group designed and constructed this […]

June 30, 2014

Design-Build

Impress Customers with these Pavers, Retaining Walls & Planks

These hardscape materials can be used on a variety of jobsites and can “wow” any client.

June 27, 2014