Without hardscape elements, a homeowner's landscape would resemble an endless field. Perennial flowers, trees and native grasses add natural beauty, but patios, walkways and gazebos define the grounds as an outdoor living space. With an increased number of hardscape materials available at retail outlets, however, choosing the right products proves challenging. That's largely why homeowners may want to...

Creating a great garden path doesn’t have to be a long and difficult process. With the right tools and techniques, DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels can build a classic and functional brick pathway. Here we’ll go over the materials and process for your next garden path DIY project. Materials CobblestonesEdging stakesGranite paversPlastic landscaping edgingSandSpray paint (for marking)...

Photo by Karsten Bergmann via Pixabay Take a tour through the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium or Holland, and you’ll see beautiful historic homes with painted brick exteriors. Wander down streets of hundreds-of-years-old houses, and the most memorable ones are those with painted brick exteriors. But if your brick is in perfect condition, why would you paint it? Odd-Colored...