Covered Porches – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Covered Porches – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Sep 10, 2025 | Carpentry, Covered Porches, exterior remodeling, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Waxhaw

It is always a rewarding experience to see a significant project take shape, and this covered porch building is going very well in Waxhaw, NC. While still in process, the structure already showcases the core principles of high-quality outdoor construction. A covered...
Greenscape and Dryscape – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Greenscape and Dryscape – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Aug 21, 2025 | Artificial Turf, Boulder Wall, Drainage Solutions, Greenscape and Dryscape, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Post Pool Project, River Rock, Waxhaw

The thoughtful integration of Greenscape and Dryscape elements can make a post-pool project in the Waxhaw, NC, area not only exceptionally aesthetically pleasing, but also provide significant structural stability, particularly when it comes to drainage solutions. This...
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...
Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Jan 14, 2025 | Emerald Green Arborvitae, Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, privacy plantings, Privacy Wall, Wavy Leaf Privet Ligustrum, Waxhaw

One of the most effective and versatile privacy landscaping shrubs to install is the Ligustrum Japonicum Recurvifolium. Also known as the Wavy Leaf Privet Ligustrum, this shrub is a favorite among homeowners for its ability to grow quickly and form a dense, evergreen...
Belgard Hatteras Holland Paver Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Belgard Hatteras Holland Paver Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Dec 30, 2024 | Backyard, Backyard Makeover, Belgard Hatteras Holland Paver Patio, Drainage, Drainage Solution, Drainage Solutions, Fescue grass sod, Herringbone pattern, Landscaping, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, privacy plantings, Waxhaw

The newly built Belgard Hatteras Holland Paver Patio, set in a striking herringbone pattern, transformed this backyard into a stunning outdoor retreat in Waxhaw, NC. This magnificent project was thoughtfully designed to combine functionality and beauty, incorporating...
Pea Gravel – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

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

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Alabama Brown Pea Gravel pathway, Belgard Savannah, Belgard Savannah Cambridge Cobble, Belgard Savannah Cambridge Cobble Paver, Belgard Savannah Cambridge Cobble Paver Patio, Dryscape, exterior remodeling, Hardscape, Hardscape and Dryscape in Charlotte, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, pea gravel, Pea Gravel Fire Pit, TN River Rock, Waxhaw

This Belgard Savannah Cambridge Cobble Paver Patio, paired with an Alabama Brown Pea Gravel Pathway, is a stunning example of outdoor design and functionality. To enhance the overall appeal and usability of the space, the patio includes a border of TN River Rock and...