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26th Jul
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19th Jul
Ideas for Creating the Perfect Stone Walkway
A stone walkway can be a simple and tasteful addition to an outdoor space, and once in place they require very little maintenance to age well. Whether you hire a mason or do it on your own, getting started on […]
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12th Jul
Masonry Veneers and Stucco
Stone masonry on the exterior of a home creates a classic aesthetic, but implementing it the old fashioned way can be incredibly time consuming. Fortunately, options like natural masonry veneers and stucco are easy to apply while still giving your […]
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06th Jul
The History of Stone Walls
Stone walls of all different styles and sizes are a permanent fixture of Northeastern landscaping, lining the edges of properties from New Jersey to Maine. After being brought to the U.S in the early 1700’s by immigrants from the British Isles, the walls quickly became popular in the region.
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15th Mar
Architectural Lighting
Gerbert & Sons can help you strategically place lights in your yard to highlight any architectural element of your home that you’d like to give prominence to.
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23th Feb
Patio Design 101
There’s a hint of spring in the air which leads many of us to start thinking about sprucing up the outside of our home. When designing a patio, it’s important to consider location, materials, design, maintenance and budget.
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15th Feb
Retaining Walls – Both Practical and Decorative
Retaining walls are instrumental in keeping soil in place when there are differing elevations that need to come together. They are designed to restrain soil to a certain region and strength is a major component of its composition.
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08th Feb
Integrating Softscape with Hardscape Plans
It's important to integrate both hardscapes and softscapes for a cohesive design that is both beautiful and functional. Hardscapes are man-made features that require installation and construction, such as patios, stone walls, fences and landscape lighting.
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01th Feb
Winter can be Tough on Your Masonry
The stresses of winter weather often cause damage in masonry that rear their ugly head as cracks in stone walls or bricks falling off a chimney.
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18th Jan
Consider Hardscape Design
Creating an outdoor oasis in your very own yard is possible and it often starts with a hardscaping plan that is well integrated into your landscaping plan.