Installing a flagstone patio is one of the best improvements you can make for your outdoor space. It adds contrast, texture, and visual design while also contributing many practical benefits.  Read on to learn more about what is the best material to put between flagstones on your patio or get in touch with New Life […]

When most people hear about granite, their minds immediately go to the kitchen. No, that’s not because they have an appetite—it’s because granite and marble countertops have become a mainstay in modern kitchen design. But fewer people are familiar with decomposed granite. Exactly what is decomposed granite, you ask? In this article, we’ll be providing […]

When you return home only to drive your car onto a lackluster dirt path, you’ve probably longed for a proper driveway. Naturally, you’ll ask what is the best gravel for a driveway. The good news is, driveway gravel can be inexpensive and aesthetically pleasing. If you’re not quite ready to commit to having a concrete […]

Do you have a beautifully landscaped garden that just won’t stay in place? Or perhaps it’s been looking a bit flat…no problem! Adding anchored retaining walls can improve your outdoor space easily. Used to hold soil in place, an anchored retaining wall is perfect for creating garden levels, tiered beds, or simply enhancing the terrain. […]

Picture this — you’ve just pulled through the car wash after a long day at work. Your car is fresh and shiny!  But just as you get home, you hear that familiar crackling under your wheels. Oh, that’s right. You have a gravel driveway. And just like that, your shiny new car has a wonderful layer […]

Ever wondered how to lay flagstone yourself? While home and garden social media accounts frequently tout laying flagstone as a great “DIY” activity for your yard, there’s a bit more to it than most people expect.  Like all things, doing it RIGHT is different than just getting the job done. With that in mind, we […]

Table of Contents Contain Gravel From Washing OutTips on How to Contain a Gravel Driveway1. Pack the Gravel Tighter2. Increase the Depth of your Driveway3. Driveways without Borders4. Plastic PaversHow to Stop Gravel Driveway from Washing Out Contain Gravel From Washing Out Gravel is a convenient choice for driveways, walkways, and parking lots. It requires […]

Timber retaining wall construction can be a fun undertaking. It gives you the opportunity to make your landscape have a unique feature that has both practical and aesthetic benefits. Continue reading to learn more about how to build a timber retaining wall or get in touch with New Life Rockeries to speak with a retaining […]

Learning how to cut concrete pavers is a skill like any other that can be honed with enough practice and know-how. While cutting concrete pavers is best left to the experts, there are some tips we can share with you to help you out in your next project! New Life Rockeries takes rockeries and landscaping […]

“What are the best tips for how to build cinder block retaining walls?” Whether you’ve decided to have a cinder block retaining wall installed in your landscape for practical or aesthetic purposes, this article outlines the best tips for how to build a retaining wall with cinder blocks as well as helpful design tips in […]