Massachusetts Landscape Architect Takes Pride in Sustainable Design and Construction with New England’s Natural Stone

Massachusetts Landscape Architect Takes Pride in Sustainable Design and Construction with New England’s Natural Stone

ByAmanda Pittsley

Crisscrossing the landscape long before the Revolutionary War, stone walls are as classic to New England as church steeples and lighthouses, with a legacy that continues to this day. Hundreds of years after the nation gained its independence, walls crafted from native stone are still a traditional element in hardscape design not only in a…

Classic Colonial Homes and The New England Stone That Give Them Curb Appeal

Classic Colonial Homes and The New England Stone That Give Them Curb Appeal

ByAmanda Pittsley

Thanks to the rich colonial history of the New England area, it’s no surprise that the folks who live, work and play here have a love for a true colonial style home that runs deep. Though all homes built in the colonial style share certain common elements, it’s the thoughtful use of other, time-honored materials…

8 Freestanding and Retaining Stone Wall Designs That Will Add Dimension to Your Property

8 Freestanding and Retaining Stone Wall Designs That Will Add Dimension to Your Property

ByAmanda Pittsley

A natural stone wall will embellish the look of your property while harmoniously connecting your house design with nature. These structures can create charming raised flower beds, natural garden backdrops, boundary markers, driveway ramps, or purely serve as decoration. Stone walls have been used for thousands of years. Farmers and primitive people first constructed them…

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Soak Up Every Lakeside Moment: 5 Ways to Enhance Your Lake House

ByAmanda Pittsley

Vacation time is precious time. You want to maximize every moment at your lakeside retreat, and with a carefully crafted natural stone exterior it starts with the sigh of relief as you pull into the driveway. There are ways to expertly blend with the beauty of nature all around inside and outside your home. While…