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Belmont, MA - This dry-laid bluestone patio shows how frost heave, poor drainage, or an unstable base can cause individual stones to lift, sink, or rock after winter.

Why Is My Stone Patio Uneven After Winter, and Can It Be Repaired?

A Weston homeowner asks how to choose native plants for a wooded property with shade, changing moisture levels, and occasional deer activity.

Top 10 Things to Consider When Designing an Outdoor Dining Area

Designing an outdoor dining area involves more than choosing furniture. This guide highlights the design factors that influence comfort, durability, and usability, from layout and materials to climate and landscape integration, with a focus on New England conditions.

Wellesley, MA - stone patio and fire pit

Patios, Walkways, and Retaining Walls: Which Hardscaping Features Add the Most Value?

Patios, walkways, and retaining walls can add lasting value when they are designed around drainage, circulation, materials, and long-term use. Learn how Boston-area homeowners can prioritize hardscape projects that improve both function and curb appeal.

Gardening in 2020: The Pandemic Effect

Through all the negative things that happened in 2020, there was plenty that occurred as a result that was inspiring. The green industry alone saw an activity spike that included such things as enthusiasm for growing vegetables at home, garden centers sold out of just about everything, and a wait of months to get playsets installed as families remained at home and spent the summer outside.

backyard bluestone patio with stacked stone retaining walls, Heather Lashbrook Jones

Backyard Bluestone Patio With Stacked Stone Retaining Walls | HGTV

It’s a quick mention, but always an honor to be included in such a popular publication. In this design tip, HGTV asks our designer Heather Lashbrook Jones her thoughts on prioritizing a patio in terms of focus and materials.