A dark yard makes a house feel less welcoming and harder to navigate after sunset. It also reduces visibility in already shaded areas, garages, patios, or walkways. That’s why many Durham homeowners ask us, just before investing in a security system or landscape...
North Carolina’s climate puts yards through a lot, from hot summers and humid afternoons to heavy rain and dry spells. It’s ever-changing. But what isn’t, for many homeowners, is their water bill. Even in periods of great weather, they have to use...
Let’s be honest: A beautiful yard shouldn’t disappear when the sun goes down. On the contrary, you should be able to enjoy our outdoor spaces without the sun beating down on you or the humidity overwhelming you. And that’s actually one of the...
A lush lawn certainly catches the eye, but is that all it does? Actually, healthy turf has been proven to cool the air, boost property value, reduce soil erosion, and a lot more. Yet, getting grass seed to germinate feels like gambling on the weather, when a surprise...
The colorful herringbone walkway in the park, the cold-to-the-touch pool deck at your friend’s house, and your neighbor’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous driveway have one thing in common: they are made out of pavers. Most don’t notice that fact, actually,...
Everyone loves a good fire pit on a crisp North Carolina evening. The warm glow invites guests to linger, kids to toast marshmallows, and families to share stories under the stars. But open fires demand respect and care wherever you are, from Raleigh to Durham and...
