by Lisa Van Liefde | Nov 15, 2013 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Stone
Fall is one of the most gorgeous times of the year. Crisp, cool air and a breathtaking display of colors burst from the trees that were once green. When those beautiful leaves fall, take time to manage the clean-up. Here are some ideas to assist : 1. Rake, mow or...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 31, 2013 | Cobblestone, Landscape Stone
What impression does your driveway make? It often takes up a large part of your real estate and can set the stage or at least become an integral part of the overall feeling you are trying to convey as you approach your home. Houzz.com takes a look at several types of...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 5, 2013 | Architectural Stone, Landscape Stone
The use of terrace planting beds in gardens has historically been the best way to deal with slopes, which can be difficult and even dangerous to maintain. Terraces have been an important part of garden design since ancient Persia and Roman times and were popular in...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Feb 7, 2013 | Landscape Stone
What does the term “hardscape” mean? Lots of people, mostly those who haven’t had a lot of gardening experience or who have never had their own yard, are unfamiliar with the term. It actually refers to the parts of your landscape that are...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jul 14, 2012 | Landscape Stone
Stonehenge, the mysterious site in Scotland, has baffled scientists for years. Where did the stones come from? What was the purpose? How did they get there? Recent research as reported by the NY Daily News, has revealed one of the secrets — and the answer surprised...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 31, 2012 | Architectural Stone, Landscape Stone, Stone Flooring
Jennifer Adams from Stone World Magazine, recently wrote about her experience at the Coverings Show, as a judge for a competition which rewards excellence for installation which best follows a design plan. “A design is only as good as its installation,” ...
by Lisa Van Liefde | May 22, 2012 | Landscape Stone
Landscape designer and PBS horticultural guru Michael Weishan, recently wrote about three “master-class” historic gardens, for Old House OnLine. His top three choices: The Getty Villa, Malibu CA., historic Williamsburg, and Dumbarton Oaks near D.C. The lessons...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 12, 2012 | Architectural Stone, Cobblestone, Landscape Stone
Monarch Stone International has recently joined HOUZZ.com, highlighting our Historic European Cobblestone collection! If you are unfamiliar with HOUZZ, you will quickly learn what an incredible wealth of information it has to offer, a “leading destination site...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Apr 6, 2012 | Green-Sustainable, Landscape Stone
April is National Landscape Architecture Month! According to ASLA, landscape architects across the country will host a variety of activities to celebrate the profession and explain how their work contributes to the public’s well-being. This year’s theme provides...
by Lisa Van Liefde | Jan 26, 2012 | Cobblestone, Landscape Stone
I recently read about a creative ‘art’ form in Mother Nature Network, known as stone stacking, or stone balancing, and a exhibit which was held on the beach in nearby Ventura, California last summer. Using smooth beach cobblestones, visitors created...
