Striking Stone Patio in Centennial, Colorado
Completed by DeckTec for a homeowner in Centennial, Colorado, this breathtaking patio deck design incorporates versatility, functionality and style. Crafted from elegant stone pavers, the porch patio covers 581 square feet, providing plenty of room for socializing or hosting outdoor gatherings for family and friends. Built-in stone benches serve as prime spots to sit down and soak in the patio’s natural surroundings, while several raised stone garden beds and flower-filled planters add visual appeal and greenery to the space. Deck patio furniture provides additional room to sit, relax and enjoy the great outdoors, and wood fencing surrounding the stone patio[...]
Summer Deck To-Dos
After a winter with a few banger storms and the wettest spring since the 1940s, we have finally arrived in summer, AKA the start of deck season! We know you’ve got plenty of BBQs and happy hours planned, but don’t forget to use your deck to the fullest. Use this handy deck to-do list to live your best deck life this summer. Gardening Gardening is a great activity to enjoy both on and off your deck. Potted plants add beauty and depth to your outdoor environment and blend your home with nature even more. Container gardening allows for portability and[...]
Winter Gardening Too?
Is a harsh winter coming? No, we didn’t need to consult The Farmer’s Almanac. It will be a cold, snowy winter because the uneasy truce enjoyed with the neighborhood squirrels has been torn (likely chewed) up. What’s left of the garden with tiny teeth marks all over. Though winter is coming, this does not mean that gardening is over. You can do much to prepare for next spring and even get some seeds planted if you hurry. Fall and Winter Gardening Most people don’t think about starting a garden in September and October. Still, there are many types of root[...]
How to Protect Your Deck from Planters
Planning for a summer staycation has led to increased interest in home gardening across the Front Range. For homeowners looking for an easy way to use their green thumbs or spruce up their outdoor living spaces, container gardens and planters are an especially popular choice. But a word of warning: those planters can end up damaging your deck if you aren’t careful. If standing water collects underneath them, it could cause stains, promote mildew and mold growth, and even end up rotting the wood in your deck. […]
Why Go Out, When You Can Stay At Home?
What a time to have a beautiful deck or living space right out your back door. A custom outdoor living environment provides all of the amenities of a vacation, but without the travel, hassles, and expenses. With social distancing and restrictions on travel, there’s never been a better time to stay close to home and enjoy a “staycation.” […]
