Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Drainage Solutions – Mr. Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Oct 23, 2024 | 67 stone, berm, Drainage, Drainage Solution, Drainage Solutions, dry creek bed, Fort Mill, French drain, French Drains, Grasses, Making Homes More Beautiful, mroutdoorliving, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, River Rock, South Carolina, TN River Rock, Waterside, Waterside at the Catawba

When a fence is located at the bottom of a swale adjacent to a large berm in a community as wonderful as Waterside at the Catawba in Fort Mill, SC, it can sometimes create drainage challenges. Water tends to accumulate, creating a muddy mess where grass simply refuses...
An Affordable Retaining Wall Combination – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

An Affordable Retaining Wall Combination – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Sep 26, 2024 | dry creek bed, Dryscape, Hardscape, Hardscape and Dryscape in Charlotte, Making Homes More Beautiful, mroutdoorliving, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Pineville, Retaining Wall, River Rock

Mixing elements of Hardscape and Dryscape can be an effective and aesthetically pleasing solution for creating an Affordable Retaining Wall Combination. By incorporating a blend of wall block, large boulders, landscape fabric, and a dry creek bed filled with river...
Maintenance-Free Landscaping – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Maintenance-Free Landscaping – Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

by | Aug 21, 2024 | Charlotte, Dryscape, Maintenance Free Landscaping, Making Homes More Beautiful, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Pea Gravel Pathway

Achieving truly maintenance-free landscaping in the humidity of the Charlotte region of the Carolinas might seem like a daunting task, but with strategic planning and the right materials, it can be accomplished. The high humidity levels and unpredictable weather...