Installing a new patio is expensive, time-consuming, and often requires hiring professionals. But what if we told you there’s ...

Building a paver patio involves more than simply laying a bunch of stones side by side. If you don't prepare the site ...

I installed an attractive concrete paver patio for my wife seven years ago. I knew it would fail ... The chipmunks might ...

The house was originally owned by Swiss-born artist Conrad Buff II and his wife, the children’s book author Mary Marsh Buff.

The tiny loose stones of pea gravel can easily scatter with foot traffic or windy and rainy weather. These methods can keep ...

Use of too much hardscaping can make a landscape look uninviting and cause problems like water runoff and waste, but there ...

I installed an attractive concrete paver patio for my wife seven years ago ... The chipmunks might recreate their tunnel maze in the gravel and soil under the slab, but the concrete will span ...

Strong enough to withstand the weight of large vehicles on the driveway, and aesthetically appealing enough to complement any patio space, pavers can be a smart investment for homeowners.

Patios, walkways, steps ... walkways, structures, gravel, pavers, and other hardscape elements to about 15 to 30 percent of the lot’s total square footage, depending on the town.

Weeds can be a nuisance in decorative gravel and patios, with a wide range of species, from grassy weeds like henbit and purslane to woody weeds like broadleaf or dandelion, taking up residence.

Weeds poking through patio cracks or gravel can be a gardener's nightmare due to their tenacious roots. Dust, dirt, and debris build-up in gravel gaps provide the perfect breeding ground for hardy ...