Dry Creek Bed – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Dry Creek Bed – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Nov 17, 2025 | Backyard Makeover in Charlotte, Berm Beautification, Charlotte, Drainage Solutions, dry creek bed, Finger Boulders, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Space, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

A functional landscape feature can also be a stunning focal point, and this project is much more than a typical Dry Creek Bed. While many dry creek beds are simply decorative arrangements of stone, this one is a fully engineered system designed to solve specific...
Post Pool Project – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Post Pool Project – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Oct 15, 2025 | Drainage Solutions, Dryscape, Kannapolis, Landscaping Bed, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, plantings, Post Pool Project, River Rock, Sod

The installation of a new swimming pool is an exciting milestone for any homeowner, but the work is far from over once the pool is filled. The surrounding area, often left as bare earth and disturbed ground from heavy machinery, requires a thoughtful finishing phase...
Pipe Outs – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Pipe Outs – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Oct 9, 2025 | 4” black corrugated pipe, catch basins, Charlotte, Downspouts, Drainage Solutions, dry creek bed, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Pipe Outs

Effective water management is a critical, though often unseen, component of a healthy and sustainable landscape. Providing drainage solutions in Charlotte and the surrounding areas of the Carolinas is a foundational step that protects a home’s foundation,...
Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Sep 15, 2025 | catch basins, Charlotte, curb appeal, Curbing, Drainage Solutions, dry creek bed, French Drains, Hardscape, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, mud-free zone, Mulch, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Pipe Out, River Rock, trenching

Solving water problems with comprehensive Drainage Solutions can involve a multitude of things, each tailored to address a specific issue on a property. A successful water management plan is rarely a single fix, but rather a system of integrated components working...
Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Sep 12, 2025 | Boulders, Charlotte, Drainage Solutions, Drycreek Beds, Dryscape, French Drains, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Space, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Pageland, Retaining Walls, River Rock, South Carolina, Statesville

A highly effective and increasingly popular method for managing stormwater involves using natural stone elements as part of Dryscape Drainage Solutions. Throughout the region, from Pageland, SC, to Statesville, NC, and across the greater Charlotte area, a multitude of...
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...