Fabulous Curb Appeal – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Fabulous Curb Appeal – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Dryscape, Fabulous Curb Appeal, Landscaping, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Project, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, plantings, TifTuf Bermuda Grass Sod, Waxhaw

Fabulous Curb Appeal is more than just a real estate buzzword; it is the visual handshake of a home, setting the tone for the entire property before a guest even steps through the front door. In a recent project in Waxhaw, NC, a massive amount of landscaping was...
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...
Paver Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Paver Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Oct 17, 2025 | Charlotte, Hardscape, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, Natural Stone Pathway, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Paver Patio, Solo Stove

As the Carolina air turns crisp and cool, the allure of gathering outdoors around a warm fire becomes undeniable. Having a Hardscape Paver Patio built in Charlotte, especially when it’s complete with a modern fire feature like a Solo Stove, is a wonderful experience...
Natural Stone Pathway – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Natural Stone Pathway – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Oct 16, 2025 | Exterior Design, Hardscape, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Matthews, mroutdoorliving, Mulch, Natural Stone Pathway, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, plantings, Stair Treads, TN Gray Flagstone

Navigating a property with changes in elevation requires a solution that is both safe and beautiful. The process of Exterior designing and installing three Stair Treads with a bunch of TN Gray Flagstone as a Natural Stone Pathway is a perfect example of how to...
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...