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River rock retaining wall? 26 Aug 2013 | 06:56 am
I am looking to bid a dry stack wall renovation job. It involves removing a 4.5' tall retaining wall constructed out of round river rock. The size of the rock varies from cantaloupes to .5 ton boulder...
Sand Screed question about depth 24 Aug 2013 | 07:04 pm
Hello all, I am putting down a concrete patio paver walkway. I have went through a lot of posts on this forum and have tried to follow the advice. I have dug out the pathway, Put down landscaping clo...
Patio Materials 23 Aug 2013 | 01:31 am
I want to build a patio in an area that is known to flood. Flooding happens every couple of years when we have heavy, prolonged rain. The water recedes within 8 hours. My question is "what would be th...
Job in progress 21 Aug 2013 | 04:47 pm
Here's a job we're just finishing up- Challenges/considerations: Clients downsized from over two acres of gardens to a small courtyard (house sits <10 from property lines on three sides) They had r...
Confusion About Flagstone Base 17 Aug 2013 | 12:39 am
I am planning to construct a small flagstone patio to be used as my barbecue area and was planning to lay 2" gravel and then 2" sand to be the base for 2" flagstones. Reading through this forum I have...
Latest job photos 16 Aug 2013 | 07:50 am
This is a fire pit/patio/benches/walkway job we just finished up. Love this Tennessee feild stone! So much variety in color and texture. Attached Thumbnails
Question about working with sandstone and limestone 16 Aug 2013 | 05:08 am
I am starting a project and I need a little help in going forward. First off, I have no experience in this trade but I feel like if I have the right tools I will be able to succeed. So bascally I have...
Will this pruning turn green again? 14 Aug 2013 | 09:23 am
Here are before and after pictures and a close up to identify the plant that I don't know the name of. This is in New Jersey, Pruned this week in August. About 6" was cut exposing brown spots. These ...
Responsible landscaping 14 Aug 2013 | 01:10 am
As a landscaper/gardener for 26 years, I have reached a point where the only thing I use in a landscape is fertilizer. I no longer use Round-Up or any other herbicide. I don't use pesticides. If a pla...
Latest Project 11 Aug 2013 | 12:29 am
Havent posted a job in a long time, but this is one we have enjoyed working on. Just have to finish vinyl lattice work in the raised beds and hook up lighting, mulch etc. Attached Thumbnails
