Natural Landscape design – Irregular Paving with Sandstone

Sandstone walkway connecting home with pool

Have you ever walked through a gorgeous garden, that’s let down by cracked and shabby tiles? They spoil the garden’s appeal and disrupt the flow, don’t they? This was the exact problem faced by one of my favorite clients, whose poolside sandstone pavers were cracked and had shifted over time.   Rather than undertaking an […]

How to Make a Cheap Walkway

making a cheap walkway from precast concrete pavers to hide an area of the garden where grass will not grow

Post by Martin May 4, 2024 Pathway made from precast concret paver treads This pathway provides a good solid, neat path for light usage areas. It’s a low-cost solution for connecting garden areas and tidying up an area in the garden where grass will not grow. It’s not structural so this is not the process […]

Using Precast Concrete Pavers for Outside Stairs

outside stairs show the riser and going

by Martin May 8, 2024 Fig 1 Timber-colored precast concrete pavers blending with rock walls for a natural look. This is a cost-effective solution to replace rotting outdoor timber stairs. We chose concrete pavers that resembled the texture of timber. There’s a wide range of similar concrete products available and although colors and dimensions might […]

Install Trench & Channel Drain for Effective Water Diversion

place drain in prepared trench

Martin – Builder, owner July 11, 2024 After heavy rain, are you noticing pools of water gathering in your driveway, around doorways, or even across your property? It’s frustrating and can lead to bigger problems like flooding and water damage. The culprit? Poor drainage. But don’t worry, there’s an effective solution that you can implement […]