Plain-English guides on cost, materials, base, drainage, walls, fire features, kitchens, lighting, plants, permits and hiring for Middle Tennessee property owners.
8 min readHardscape Cost GuideThe factors behind hardscape pricing, how to compare quotes and why the lowest bid is rarely the best value.Read the guide 
6 min readHow a Project WorksA plain walk-through of the process, from the first call and design to construction and the final walk-through.Read the guide 
7 min readPatio Materials GuideA side-by-side look at the most popular patio materials and how each handles Tennessee weather, wear and style.Read the guide 
6 min readPavers vs ConcreteAn honest comparison of pavers and poured concrete: appearance, durability, repairs and cost over time.Read the guide 
6 min readThe Base MattersMost hardscape failures start below the surface. Here is what a proper base includes and how to check for it.Read the guide 
7 min readDrainage GuideWater is the main enemy of hardscape. Learn the basics of grading, drains and downspouts for Middle Tennessee yards.Read the guide 
7 min readRetaining Wall BasicsA practical guide to retaining walls: how they work, what they are made of, and what determines whether one lasts.Read the guide 
6 min readFire Pit PlanningEverything to decide before building a fire pit or outdoor fireplace, from fuel and size to clearances and seating.Read the guide 
7 min readOutdoor Kitchen GuideHow to plan an outdoor kitchen that works: layout, appliances, gas, power, water and weather protection.Read the guide 
6 min readLandscape LightingThe basics of landscape lighting: fixture types, techniques, color temperature and how to avoid common mistakes.Read the guide 
7 min readPlant GuideTrees, shrubs, perennials and grasses that do well in Middle Tennessee clay, heat and humidity.Read the guide 
6 min readSoil and Clay GuideWhy Tennessee clay causes problems for plants and hardscape, and what to do about it.Read the guide 
5 min readTiming Your ProjectWhich seasons suit which projects in Middle Tennessee, and why booking early helps.Read the guide 
6 min readPhasing Your ProjectA big yard plan does not have to be built at once. Here is how to phase work so each…Read the guide 
6 min readPermits and HOAsA plain checklist of approvals and checks that can affect a hardscape project in Middle Tennessee.Read the guide 
7 min readHiring a ContractorQuestions to ask, red flags to watch for and how to compare hardscape and landscape contractors in Nashville.Read the guide 
6 min readCare CalendarA season-by-season checklist for keeping patios, walls, plants and drainage in good shape.Read the guide 
Paver Patio CalculatorEnter the size and use of a patio, walk or drive and see pavers, base stone, sand and edging to plan for.Try it 
Retaining Wall PlannerEnter the length and height of a wall and see courses, block, drainage stone and when an engineer is needed.Try it 
Hardscape Cost EstimatorPick a project, a size and a few add-ons and get a ballpark planning range.Try it 
Patio Material MatchmakerFive questions about use, style and upkeep, and we rank pavers, concrete, flagstone, limestone and more.Try it A clear plan, a crew that handles every detail from base to finish, and a clear price before we start.
