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Landscaping with Decorative Pebbles

Landscaping with Decorative Pebbles decorative pebbles

Decorative stone is a term that encircles a wide range of materials, including gravel, pebbles, and slate. The purpose is to visually enhance the garden’s beauty, with each type having its advantage. Types of Decorative Pebbles/Stones Used in the Garden  Decorative pebbles  Smooth and round pebbles are formed when a stone’s uneven edges are gently […]

Excavation Types & Environmental Burdens

Excavation Types & Environmental Burdens excavation types

Excavation is the art and science of creating a man-made cut or cavity within the surface of the Earth. Soil excavation is crucial for construction projects like water and sewer piping, power line construction, restoring foundations, and another structural work type. Excavation of soil is carried in the removal of contaminated ground above the ground-water […]

Outdoor Carpentry: Types & Basics

Outdoor Carpentry: Types & Basics custom backyard pergola

What is Carpentry? Carpentry is the art of cutting, shaping, designing, building frameworks, and installation of wood for buildings and structures. Carpentry is a skilled trade that has an old history. It is exceptionally used in modern-day layouts and designs of buildings. Carpentry and construction go hand in hand. Role of a Carpenter Carpenters are […]

Masonry: Differences Between Repair & Restoration

Masonry: Differences Between Repair & Restoration outdoor plumbing

What is Masonry? The term “masonry” refers to construction with stone. Masonry work specifies any structure which is built by binding individual materials together with mortar, cement paste, water, and sand. The term may represent an entire building or a carved stone feature such as a headstone or bench. Various materials including brick, stone, and […]

Outdoor Design for Functional Outdoor Living Spaces

Outdoor Design for Functional Outdoor Living Spaces outdoor design living spaces

Outdoor designs and home renovation trends both manifest how functional outdoor living spaces have become a prime focus for homeowners. Over the last few years, outdoor spaces like balconies, backyards, and patios have expanded as true living spaces. Outdoor living spaces make homes more delightful and lovely for owners. They also drive our homes more […]

Types of Landscaping: Features & Importance

Types of Landscaping: Features & Importance landscaping types features

What is Landscaping? Landscaping is defined as the act of transforming a plot of land by adding more plants such as trees and shrubs as well as ornamental features to make it more appealing. Landscaping means growing a small portion of the land to improve its feasibility, viability, worth, and aesthetic look. Landscaping involves the […]

How to Rethink Residential Gardening for Climate Change

How to Rethink Residential Gardening for Climate Change regenerative landscaping

Climate change is affecting all things large and small, in ways that are sometimes not so apparent, while in others the impact is readily felt. Gardening is a unique activity in which climate change can be experienced throughout every aspect. Problems associated with climate change, such as more prevalent pests and crop damage, are likely […]

What is a CSA & How Does Community Support Help the Environment?

What is a CSA & How Does Community Support Help the Environment? what is csa

The visibility of locally-grown food received a significant boost in recent years with the growth in popularity of what has become known as the “farm-to-table” movement. Restaurants – especially trendy ones – began embracing locally-grown foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and poultry as a way to create uniqueness and be more environmentally aware and […]

How to Set Your Outdoor Lighting Timers

How to Set Your Outdoor Lighting Timers outdoor lighting how to set timers

It’s almost that time of the year again when the clocks change for Daylight Saving Time. While making adjustments to clocks in your home and car, you’ll also want to remember to adjust the time and settings on your outdoor lights to accommodate this fall back — including the shorter days it brings with it. […]

Keystone Yards is an outdoor remodeling contractor that specializes in masonry, carpentry, & creative landscaping for both residential & commercial properties.

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