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...
Pets on the Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Pets on the Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Apr 14, 2025 | Charlotte, Hardscape, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Pets on the Patio

Pets on the Patio projects create a tremendous amount of enjoyment for homeowners throughout the Charlotte region of the Carolinas. From energetic dogs sprinting across the backyard to lazy cats stretching out in the sun, pets love the outdoors just as much as we do....
Boulder Wall – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

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

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Boulder Wall, Boulder Walls, clean stone and pea gravel, Exterior Designer, Finger Boulders, Hardscape Retaining Wall, Making Homes More Beautiful®, Mooresville, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Memories, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day

Building a Boulder Wall on a severely sloped grade is never simple, especially when it involves using “finger boulders” carefully placed and supported by layers of clean stone and pea gravel for proper drainage and stability. In this Mooresville, NC project, the...
Raised Patio – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

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

by | Apr 2, 2025 | Belgard, Belgard Hatteras Dimensions 12 Pavers, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, Outdoor Living Space, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, raised patio, Rock Hill, South Carolina

Sometimes, the natural slope of a yard just doesn’t work well for a traditional patio setup. That was the case with this backyard in Rock Hill, SC. The homeowners wanted a stylish and functional Outdoor Living space where they could relax, entertain, and enjoy the...
Patios, Plantings & More – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

Patios, Plantings & More – Mr. Outdoor Living® Tip of the Day

by | Feb 12, 2025 | Backyard, Charlotte, exterior remodeling, Making Homes More Beautiful®, mroutdoorliving, North Carolina, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living Happiness, Outdoor Living Tip of the Day, Patios, Plantings & More, Paver Patio, plantings, trusted professionals

One of the most popular exterior remodeling projects is turning a backyard into a beautiful, functional outdoor space with a new Paver Patio, carefully chosen plantings, and other enhancements. Homeowners looking to elevate their outdoor living experience often turn...