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May 19, 2016
Failure to Functional
This customer came to us for a solution for an existing retaining wall that had failed. We were able to rebuild and extend the wall with stone from Allen Block, in order to prevent future run off. Now not only is the wall convenient and effective, it also doubles as an elegant hardscape....
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May 16, 2016
Little Fenway Gets a Facelift
August 12-14, 2016, marks the 15th year when friends of the Travis Roy Foundation will meet at Little Fenway in Essex, Vermont, to have a backyard WIFFLE Ball tournament. The Travis Roy foundation focuses on shortening the path to a cure for spinal cord injuries and helping spinal cord injured survivors who are in need...
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May 6, 2016
College Maybe out for the Summer but We’re J...
Imagine coming home every day to a beautiful outdoor space where you can entertain a group of friends and family or just simply lay out, soak up some sun and enjoy a good book. Watch your kids splash around in the pool or casually float around for a while. Throw a pool party, host that...
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May 4, 2016
From Dreams to Design to Dreams Come True!
Our award winning landscape designers are hard at work drawing landscape designs. Whether it’s a large scale master landscape plan you want, or a quaint back yard design, our landscape designers can transform your property into an amazing outdoor living space. We’re currently scheduling landscape installations. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work with...
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April 21, 2016
Project Update!
This customer had a 20-year-old landscape that was not well maintained and had failing masonry work. We installed a mortared core wall that will last for hundreds of years, an expansive patio for entertaining friends and family and a 300,000BTU fire pit for roasting marshmallows and taking the chill out of the cool Vermont evenings....
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April 7, 2016
Nestled on a Hilltop in St. Johnsbury
Our crews are currently constructing a massive waterfall, patio and planting beds at this St. Johnsbury home. The waterfall cascades down into a small retention pond not far from the natural cleft bluestone patio. Planting beds surround both the patio and house which will allow for a pop of color against the grays of the...
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April 1, 2016
Project Update!
With the addition of a wood or gas burning outdoor fireplace or fire pit you can extend the season by taking the chill out of cooler spring and fall evenings. It is important to place the fire feature properly in the design and choose a size that is suitable for the space. This residential masonry...
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March 31, 2016
It’s Warming Up! Already Swimming in Mid Mar...
Outdoor living spaces continue to be one of the most popular features that homeowners are requesting and seem to have the best return on their investment. Getting the most out of our somewhat short summer season here in the Northeast is very important to clients that are looking to add a pool or spa to...
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March 24, 2016
Swimming Ponds
If you’re looking for a more natural look and feel for your outdoor living space, we can design and install a natural swimming pond, waterfall or other unique water feature on your property. Swimming ponds are great for older homes because their natural look doesn’t seem out of place like some pools can. Swimming ponds...
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March 15, 2016
Residential Masonry Project
This residential masonry project in Charlotte, Vermont includes fieldstone landings and steps with bluestone treads, over 1,000 square feet of thermal bluestone patio, and more than 100 square feet of fieldstone wall with custom flamed caps! Not to mention there will also be a fire pit, patio and walkways installed! Pictured is our crew setting...
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February 26, 2016
Roofmeadow-Certified Contractors: The Ultimate Gre...
Green Roofs have become a very important component of sustainable urban development within the last 30 years. Growing environmental awareness and the striking economical and ecological advantages are the driving forces for this great success. At present, Green Roofs, sky gardens and rooftop gardens can be found in nearly all big cities around the world,...
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February 25, 2016
Spring Is in the Air!
Sunday March 20th at 12:31 AM – what’s the significance of that date and time? That’s the first day of Spring! For 92 days and 18 hours we will experience trees, shrubs and perennials leafing out and flowering. This is a special time in most gardens and landscapes; when plants stretch for the sun with...
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