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...
Fescue Grass Sod – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Fescue Grass Sod – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Charlotte, Fescue grass sod, Landscaping, Landscaping Bed, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Space, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, plantings, River Rock

For homeowners in Charlotte, the desire for a beautiful, vibrant lawn is a cornerstone of creating an inviting outdoor living space. Installing Fescue Grass Sod, particularly during the prime growing season of spring, offers a powerful and immediate solution. Unlike...
Landscaping – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Landscaping – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Jul 1, 2025 | Charlotte, Drainage Solutions, exterior remodeling, Landscaping, LED lights, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Paver Pathway, plantings, River Rock

Indeed, Landscaping in Charlotte seems to mean so much more these days than simply planting a few shrubs. It has evolved into a comprehensive approach to exterior remodeling, thoughtfully planned and often executed in phases to create holistic and highly functional...
Pea Gravel Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Pea Gravel Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Anglia Edging, Backyard, Belgard Anglia Edging Curbing with Plantings, Boulders and Mulch, Boulders, Curbing, Fort Mill, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, Outdoor Living Space, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Pea Gravel Patio, plantings, South Carolina

A Pea Gravel Patio offers a distinct and charming alternative to more conventional hardscape surfaces, creating an inviting and relaxed atmosphere in any outdoor setting. In a magnificent backyard in Fort Mill, South Carolina, such a patio, when thoughtfully designed...
Mixing Scapes – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Mixing Scapes – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | May 21, 2025 | Charlotte, Dryscape, Exterior Design, Hardscape, Landscaping, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Mixing Scapes, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Project, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Paver Patio, pea gravel, plantings, River Rock, TN Grey Natural Stepping Stones

Mixing various “scapes” – a thoughtful integration of elements like hardscape, dryscape, and traditional landscaping – stands as a cornerstone practice in contemporary exterior design, particularly evident in the thriving Outdoor Living projects across the...
Nellie Stevens Holly Trees – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Nellie Stevens Holly Trees – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Feb 18, 2025 | Artificial Turf, Drainage Solutions, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, Nellie Stevens Holly Trees, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Privacy Landscaping, privacy plantings, Stepping Stones, Waxhaw

These large 30-gallon Nellie Stevens Holly Trees were strategically planted for privacy landscaping in Waxhaw, NC. Known for their dense foliage and rapid growth, these trees provide a natural and aesthetically pleasing barrier, offering homeowners an effective...