Grading and a Batting Cage – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Grading and a Batting Cage – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Sep 22, 2025 | 67 stone, Artificial Turf, Boulders, Charlotte, erosion control, Grading and a Batting Cage, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Transforming a backyard into a specialized space for family activities requires careful planning and a significant amount of foundational work. This was a true team effort in Charlotte as school is back, with a focus on a unique project involving Grading and a Batting...
Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Sep 11, 2025 | 67 stone, Charlotte, Drainage Solutions, dry creek bed, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Pipe Out, River Rock, Sod

Solving persistent water and mud issues in your landscape is a science, and in our industry, it’s called Drainage Solutions. These are often the unseen heroes of a beautiful and functional outdoor space, working silently to protect your home and landscape...
Retaining Wall in Charlotte – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Retaining Wall in Charlotte – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Aug 11, 2025 | 67 stone, Belgard Diamond Pro II PS Gray wall block, Charlotte, Drainage Solutions, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Retaining Wall, Retaining Wall in Charlotte

When it comes to enhancing a sloped property, Building a well-constructed residential Retaining Wall in Charlotte is a project that perfectly marries engineering with artistry. The process involves several critical steps that must be expertly executed to ensure the...
Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Oct 23, 2024 | 67 stone, berm, Drainage, Drainage Solution, Drainage Solutions, dry creek bed, Fort Mill, French drain, French Drains, Grasses, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, River Rock, South Carolina, TN River Rock, Waterside, Waterside at the Catawba

When a fence is located at the bottom of a swale adjacent to a large berm in a community as wonderful as Waterside at the Catawba in Fort Mill, SC, it can sometimes create drainage challenges. Water tends to accumulate, creating a muddy mess where grass simply refuses...
Retaining Wall – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Retaining Wall – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Oct 4, 2023 | 67 stone, Backyard, Backyard Makeover, Belgard, Belgard Diamond 9D, Belgard Diamond Pro 9D, Charlotte backyard, Charlotte Retaining Wall, Diamond 9D, diamond pro 9D, Exterior Design, Exterior Designer, first-class, Hardscape, Hardscape in Charlotte, Hardscapes, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Retaining Wall, Retaining Walls, Sheffield Diamond 9D, Sheffield Diamond 9D Pro retaining wall, Sheffield Diamond 9D Wall Block

  Retaining Wall – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day   This Charlotte project shows how careful planning and execution are needed to transform outdoor spaces. Phase two will incorporate privacy landscaping, but it is phase one that showcases the commitment...
Seating Wall – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Seating Wall – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Sep 28, 2023 | 67 stone, ABC, Backyard, Backyard Makeover, Backyard Paver Patio, Belgard Dimensions 12, Belgard Dimensions 12 paver patio, Belgard Savannah Dimensions 12, Belgard Savannah Dimensions 12 Paver Patio, Belgard Savannah Dimensions 12 Pavers, Hardscapes, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Outdoor Living, Paver Patio

  Seating Wall – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day   The Seating Wall described here perfectly embodies the balance between aesthetics and functionality in a well-designed Outdoor Living space. Featuring the elegant Belgard Colonial Weston Wall and...