A Scarborough Home’s Front Yard Goes From Obstacle to Entrance

A front yard should say “Welcome.” This one said, “Good luck.” What used to be a steep, bare slope with no safe way up is now a landscaped entrance built from boulders, granite, and eleven carefully set steps — proof that even the toughest...

8 Signs Your Southern Maine Walkway Needs Replacing, Not Repairing

General News, Hardscaping, Walkways

Your front walkway gets more use than you might realize. It’s the path you, your guests, and anyone visiting your home travel daily. Problems rarely appear overnight; they start small — a crack here, a dip there — and suddenly, patchwork replaces the original path. If...

Landscaping Meets Hardscaping

Hardscaping, Landscaping

When planning for your new outdoor space, you come across terms like landscaping and hardscaping. While you have a general idea about them, you still get confused about which word means what. Hardscaping and landscaping go hand in hand, and knowing how to balance both...

Why Gardening and Stonework Are Amazing Homeschooling Techniques During COVID-19

Tips and Tricks

If you are looking for easy yet effective homeschooling techniques and are somewhat anxious about playing substitute teacher for your kids for the next few weeks, or possibly months, you are definitely not in the minority. The Problem for Parents School closures due...