If you’re concerned about cracks and expansion of your walkways, driveways, and patio pavers during the winter months, contact us at Herstad for professional results to reduce damage to your hardscaped areas. Patio pavers (if unsealed) are porous and can collect moisture over the summer months. During the freezing temperatures, this moisture becomes ice and […]
If you really want your outdoor spaces to be appealing for evening entertaining, lighting is an important element to include in your outdoor patio design and installation project. When you think about lighting your outdoor patio and outdoor spaces like walkways and landscaping, think about the mood you’re looking to create. In most cases, people […]
Summer’s almost here so if you’re planning on enjoying your patio all summer long – as you should – you may want to consider sealing your pavers now to protect them from UV damage during the summer months. When the suns rays are more direct during the summer months, the exposure of pavers to UV […]
Keep the pavers in your driveway, walkways and patio areas looking new all year round with a little bit of occasional maintenance. Hardscaping your property is a great investment and provides additional safety and beauty, increasing your living space, so it’s just as important to keep these areas looking as beautiful as every other space […]
As snow begins to melt if you notice too much water pooling in areas of your yard, or if water is pooling near the foundation or flowing toward the dwelling rater than away from the dwelling, some landscaping projects may be in order for springtime. Proper land grading, use of mulch and plants, or using […]
Successful landscaping projects require planning. If you’re looking to work on your yard this Spring, here are some things to consider so that you can have a successful landscaping project when you’re done. 1. Shade or Sun? Most plants that we like to have in our yards are sun-loving plants, but many people make the […]
You’ve got beautiful hardscapes throughout your property, and you’ve got every intention of keeping them that way! Here are 4 helpful tips to protect your pavers from damage during freezing weather. 1. Don’t Apply Salt – The corrosive effect of salt can damage the surface of the pavers. An additional risk of using salt to […]
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