When thinking about adding a retaining wall to your outdoor space, it can get overwhelming trying to figure out if you are going to DIY or hire a company, what material you should use (there are a variety of materials for wood retaining walls or...
Retaining walls are useful when your outdoor space needs a solid foundation for a slope, or you want to build a raised patio, or garden wall, but if your retaining wall is built incorrectly and it fails, the enjoyment you get from looking at your...
While many homeowners link the two together, outdoor patios and decks are very different. Both will provide you with an outdoor space to enjoy, and can allow you to bask the outdoors all year round. Whether you choose to build a deck or a patio will...
When it comes to designing your outdoor living space ( outdoor patio and outdoor dining space), one of the first things homeowners should consider is whether or not you want your patio be raised, or at ground level. The difference between a raised...
When thinking about installing a patio, driveway, or pool deck homeowners like you may be wondering what material you should use. Materials like stamped concrete and brick patio pavers can give you an outdoor living space to entertain on, and be...
The summer is a time for grilling, drinks with friends, and outdoor celebrations. Readying the patio is on the top of our list of things to do when the weather starts to turn warmer! Your patio space should have the comforts of home, and fill you...
One of the things that we look forward to the most during summertime is brunch is on our backyard patios, backyard BBQs, and outdoor dining, warming up by the fire pit on chilly summer evenings, and spending quality time with loved ones. We want our...
After brewing your morning coffee, you step out onto your outdoor patio, and watch the sunrise. There is a faint smell of the fire you had in your new fire pit last night in the air, and you recall what a fun night it was with your friends. You look...
When starting an outdoor patio project, the last thing you want to be thinking about is what problems could arise before, during, and after your patio is installed. Instead, you are most likely dreaming of patio season, about all of the things you...
If we haven’t met before allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Back 40 Landscaping and our expertise is in retaining walls, hardscaping and drainage. We also like to bring education to those looking for retaining wall and drainage solutions.