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...
Raised Paver Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Raised Paver Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Jan 15, 2025 | Belgard, Belgard Arctic Cambridge Cobble, Belgard Arctic Cambridge Cobble Pavers, Belgard Oxford Weston Wall block, Drainage, Drainage Solution, Drainage Solutions, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Oxford Weston Wall, Raised Paver Patio, Retaining Wall, Retaining Walls, TN River Rock

A Raised Paver Patio is an ideal solution when the grade of a yard is significantly sloped, creating both a functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space. In such cases, constructing a retaining wall and implementing proper drainage solutions are essential to...
Retaining Wall – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Retaining Wall – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Charlotte, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Retaining Wall, Retaining Walls, Thornhill

In the fabulous neighborhood of Thornhill in South Charlotte, the addition of a Retaining Wall is set to make a transformative difference in the backyard. This improvement addresses one of the most common challenges faced by homeowners with sloped properties: limited...
Boulder Walls – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Boulder Walls – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Jan 8, 2025 | Boulder Wall, Boulder Walls, Boulders, Charlotte, Finger Boulders, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Retaining Wall, Retaining Walls, River Rock

Using several pallets of what we in the Outdoor Living world call Finger Boulders, we can create a striking and durable retaining wall. These Boulder Walls are not only functional but also visually appealing, making them a popular choice among homeowners in the...
Steps for a Severe Slope – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Steps for a Severe Slope – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Jan 7, 2025 | berm, Boulders, Fieldstone, Hardscape, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, PA Garden Steppers, Pavers, Retaining Wall, Retaining Walls, Stair Treads, Steps, Steps for a Severe Slope

Building safe steps on a severe slope in the Carolinas requires a thoughtful approach and a variety of outdoor living solutions. When dealing with challenging terrain, options such as Stair Treads, Boulders, Fieldstone, or PA Garden Steppers offer both functionality...
Retaining Wall – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Retaining Wall – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Dec 31, 2024 | Belgard, Belgard Weston, Belgard Weston Retaining Wall, berm, Charlotte, Charlotte backyard, Drainage, Drainage Solution, Drainage Solutions, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, privacy plantings, Retaining Wall, Retaining Walls

This decorative Belgard Weston Retaining Wall transforms a simple berm into a stunning and functional feature in this Charlotte backyard. Designed with precision and creativity, this retaining wall is more than just a structural necessity—it’s a landscape enhancement...