Archive for October, 2016

Creating a Dry Streambed

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Creating a Dry Streambed
Plan Your Streambed In a well-designed landscape a streambed suggests a purpose. Water, real or imagined, should flow from higher elevations to lower. Keeping this in mind, determine the path of our stream. A stream that cuts a diagonal line across your property is usually more appealing than one... read more

Laying Flagstone

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Laying Flagstone
Sand Installation 1. Level the base. Set temporary or permanent edgings, their top surfaces approximately one stone thickness below the finished grade. Place dampened sand between guides; screed it smooth with a straight piece of lumber. Tamp the sand then re-screed again, as necessary. 2. Set... read more

Landscaping With Boulders

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Landscaping With Boulders
So, you’ve decided you want to add rocks and boulders to your landscape. But, if you’ve done any research or just plain looking around, you’ll realize that not all stones are created equal. At Boulder Placement, our inventory includes boulders of every shape, color and size you could imagine; ... read more