by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 9, 2019 | Santa Barbara Sandstone, Client Project, Landscape Stone
Santa Barbara Sandstone benches are a welcome addition to this landscape! We recently worked with a major landscape development company in Southern California who selected Santa Barbara Sandstone for natural stone benches.The setting is a corporate office landscape in...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 30, 2019 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
Tips for a Successful Landscape Redesign Designing or redesigning your landscape is an exciting adventure! Here are some tips to help your dream garden become reality. Hiring a landscape architect or designer is key to a successful outcome. Lauren Dunec Design shared...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 25, 2018 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
Consider hiring professionals such as a natural stone supplier and contractor to bring your outdoor hardscape or entertainment area dream to reality. Professionals specializing in hardscape – the areas in your yard such as stone, brick, concrete etc., will work...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 25, 2018 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
Natural stone adds an authentic touch to an outdoor space that nothing else can match. In the book, The Spirit of Stone, landscape designer Jan Johnsen presents a richly photographed guide to the many creative ways that durable stone and gravel can be used in a...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 5, 2018 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
New data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offer an insightful picture of the impact the arts have on the nation’s economy. Among the categories measured, landscape architecture is shown contributing...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Oct 12, 2017 | Landscape Stone
Natural Stone Adds Life to Beautiful Gardens From our friends at Houzz! Rock Pulls Its Weight in Gorgeous Gardens
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jun 27, 2017 | Cobblestone, Landscape Stone
LOOKING FOR A FOOT-FRIENDLY COBBLESTONE FOR WALKWAYS, PATIOS AND FURNITURE AREAS? Do you love the look and feel of classic cobblestone for a driveway but wonder how it will adapt as pavers for walkways, patios and furniture areas? We have a solution – Historic...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 4, 2017 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
Hiring a Landscape Designer? Consider these questions first: From our friends at Houzz, a helpful article for those of you who are considering hiring a Landscape Designer. Finding the right fit and avoiding surprises is possible if you ask the right questions up front...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 21, 2017 | Landscape Stone
Tomorrow is Earth Day ! From our friends at Houzz, 10 Ways To Bring Earth Day Home 1. Plant a tree 2. Start a compost pile 3. Fix something 4. Encourage pollinators 5. Choose a species to follow …..and for the remaining five, visit: 10 Ways to Bring Earth...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Mar 23, 2017 | Landscape Design, Landscape Stone
A NATURAL STONE PATHWAY IS AN APPEALING ADDITION TO YOUR LANDSCAPE. The side yard of a home is usually not high on the design list for homeowners or professionals, as both front and back yards typically draw more attention. However, a well-designed side yard path can...
