Entries by estland

Sculpture In The Landscape

You do not have to be a Public Garden to enjoy & utilize yard art. Rock stacks, boulders, & sculptures can accentuate a vista, denote a place of importance in the landscape, or even just take up some space as a plant fills in with maturity. Best part is in that most pieces can be […]

Spring In Full Swing

The past few days have been positively stunning & we are fortunate enough to be out in it. Our client in Stoney Creek is super excited about this terraced patio & stairs. The installation timing for this project couldn’t be better. Not a bad view to sit & enjoy while you’re eating lunch.

Outdoor Fireplaces For The Spring Season

Outdoor fireplaces can set the stage for some incredible times & happy memories. Some planned communities have ordinances that prohibit open woodburning firepits. Gas burning fire pits/places are always an option, but so are fireplaces with a chimney & spark arrestor in most instances. We just completed this Olde English (Wall Block) Fireplace, manufactured by Cambridge […]

High Atop The Mountain

Sometimes the most rewarding part of a project are the breathtaking views. We have been busy up on the mountain this week installing a Mega-Arbel patio by Belgard in the Sable blend with a Millstone set as the focal point. On the left side of this photo is a seat wall (backless) and on the […]

Tuckahoe Clubhouse At Stoney Creek

We are actively teaming up with the Wintergreen Property Owners Association (WPOA) for the first phase of the outdoor renovation of the Tuckahoe Clubhouse at Stoney Creek. The multi purpose event/meeting space is complete from the drainage improvement on up. The landscaping is next on deck & will be installed in May. If you are in […]

Drainage Improvement With Style

Drainage improvement doesn’t have to mean ugly. We are seeing an increased need across our service area for such upgrades due in part to shifting weather patterns that can bring on unpredictable amounts of storm water without warning. Through many methods the water can be conveyed out of sight permanently. Foundation applications can be as equally aesthetically […]

Working With A Smile

Even on an overcast day while troubleshooting a pond our Senior Foreman Jeff Thompson can be found smiling & cracking jokes. His positive attitude, sparkling sense of humor, & contagious laugh always makes the work day a brighter place. He brings over 25 years of experience along with him to every jobsite & has been described […]

A Fool’s Spring

Fortunately for the plants that need a period of solid dormancy we are poised to dip back down into winter temps this weekend, but the past few days sure have offered a nice respite from the cold. The daffodils are already crowning through the mulch in this mild winter, brining with them the promise of beautiful days to be […]

Community Progress in Charlottesville

We made an appearance & progress on the Ivy Corridor Improvement Project this week. Where we have teamed up with Faulconer Construction on this multi year, critical infrastructure improvement project, in part with The University of Virginia (UVA). There are both private & public facets to this upgrade that is projected to finish in 2024. […]

Forget Paving

Asphalt paving is not the all to end all anymore. There are numerous alternatives to, and permeable applications for, to be considered. We are putting the finishing touches on an interlocking paver driveway for a lovely home here in Nelson County. The Villagio pavers installed above are produced by Techo-Bloc and are shown in the […]