Fall is the best time to plan hardscape design in Kansas City. Spring may be a traditional planning time for your yard, but fall offers many advantages that may not be readily apparent. If you are planning landscaping or new hardscape features, here are five reasons to make it a fall project: You have a […]
Read MoreEnjoying Your Backyard These Last Summer Months
All across the United States, it’s becoming evident that the summer season is drawing to a close. As the fall colors begin to make their appearance on the trees and a wintry nip returns to the air, you might be wondering what steps you can take to continue to enjoy your property’s backyard and other […]
Read MoreCan I Have My Retaining Wall Covered by My Homeowners Insurance?
If you own a home, chances are, you also have a homeowners insurance policy. These policies, required by most mortgage lenders, protect the value of your residence and other structures on your property. In the vast majority of cases, retaining walls in Kansas City are covered under the “other structures” or “detached structures” section of […]
Read MoreSix Fun and Creative Ways to Use Pavers in Your Yard
If you’ve had your eye on yard pavers and want to incorporate them in your landscape design, read on! Here are six fun and creative ways to use pavers and other outdoor masonry in Kansas City: Random placement: The first kind of paver placement you might envision is a symmetrical pattern over a level surface. […]
Read MoreVisualizing the Perfect Retaining Wall in Kansas City
The first thing a building contractor or DIY enthusiast needs to do before even thinking about building a retaining wall is evaluate the area’s location, design, soil and drainage. This is an extremely crucial step to ensure all is well and good, that the wall won’t fall apart where it stands or block water from […]
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