Houston Area Landscaping

Houston Area Landscaping Services by Exterior Worlds have been improving the Houston Landscape for the past 20 years. Our landscape design professionals focus on helping people who have always had vision of a landscape that speaks uniquely to who they are, but who lack the resources, materials, time, and skills to build that landscape on their own.

Our experts do more than garden and lawn maintenance like many of the companies that advertise themselves as landscaping outfits. Our employees are degreed professionals with training in botany, irrigation science, construction, and outdoor lighting techniques.

These multi-specialists often devote up to seven years of their lives in undergraduate and graduate school in order to master the skills necessary to create truly luxury landscape designs. They realize that there is a lot more to Houston area landscaping than planting colorful gardens and developing innovative softscape designs.

True luxury living is created when homeowner fantasy becomes outdoor landscape architectural reality.

Only then can we claim that we have truly developed a unique and highly personalized residential landscape design.

This process begins with designers sitting down with Exterior Worlds clients and helping them to articulate ideas that come in the form of visualizations and epiphanies. Sometimes such ideas may come from something as elementary as a picture cut out from a magazine.

In other instances, people may have originally seen something online that looked like a workable do-it-yourself project—only to realize at second glance that if they hire us to do it, they can have an even more magnificent outcome that will transform the entire aesthetic of their front yard and back yard, and also add value to their home itself in the long run.

The intention behind such a systematic approach to consultation is to make Houston area landscaping highly personalized to the homeowner and appropriate to the individual neighborhood in which the home is located. We want the home to stand out in the neighborhood as a premier example of what that neighborhood is known for, but we never want the property we work in to clash with surrounding themes in a harsh or contradictory way.

In a part of town like West University Place, for example, Houston area landscaping may take on the dimensions of creating special sanctuaries such as morning gardens in quiet corners of the yard. We may also use a skillful selection of plant material in order to create a very clear boundary between one home and another, but organic at the same time in a way that makes the two properties look aesthetically balanced when viewed from the street.

In a neighborhood like Bellaire, on the other hand, we may focus extensively on building a custom swimming pool surrounded by an elaborate custom patio, an outdoor kitchen that compliments the home, and an arbor to compliment the stately trees that Bellaire is famous for throughout the Houston area.

Houston Area Landscaping in Tanglewood and River Oaks is always going to speak of discriminating high quality and refined taste, whether it be in garden designs, courtyards, entry gardens, or even graded motor courts that allow parked cars to actually blend a bit into the landscape.

Similar strategies and aesthetic qualities are also applicable to all other Houston area neighborhoods services by the landscaping designers of Exterior Worlds.

Landscaping Services Houston

Professional landscaping services in Houston, Texas are a coordinated blend of traditional landscaping design methods and special methods of landscaping that specifically address the many nuances and eccentricities of the deceptively simple Houston landscape. Our ultimate intention is to put cash value back into the yard, improving the resale opportunity of future possibilities and creating a sustainable, superior living environment in the present moment. The genius of our value is to bring top-quality functionality to the table, then make it disappear quietly behind the backdrop of the landscape with unique and proprietary services developed after years of experience working in the Houston, Texas area.

One of the many ways our landscaping services differentiate our firm’s uniqueness is an intentional avoidance of bold paving. The land throughout Houston, Texas appears completely flat to the naked eye, and many people who move here from higher elevations consider it outright boring. Hardscape design characterized by bold color or eccentric patterns can quickly backfire aesthetically. By drawing they eyes down to the ground, they force you to look at land that is as flat as a tabletop in most places. To counter this negative, we lean toward more neutral colors and basic geometry when paving areas like driveways and motor courts. We want you to see them as functional elements, and no more. In order to add a vertical dimension to the property, we take emphasize bold organic elements. A wide range of flowers, tropical plants, hedges, and tree species all contribute to a robust sense of upward mobility, diversity, and growth.

Another important methodology we use that is highly unique in the landscaping services industry is planning and layout of custom, concealed drain systems. We seldom install a simple, single drainage network on the properties we develop. The deceptive simplicity of the Houston landscape and the surrounding part of Texas in general, requires a much more complex engineering of drains than face value analysis would lead you to believe. While the terrain looks flat, it really is not actually flat. It is replete with twists, bends, depressions, and rises in elevation that hide from even the steady gaze of the eye, but become all too obvious—and all too problematic—when the rain water begins to follow their contours. This can cause a yard that appears to be higher than the street and surrounding properties to suddenly form streams and pools of water in the worst possible places. Patios can flood and gardens can be destroyed if these sudden mini-catastrophes of Houston seasonal rains are not anticipated and headed off by proactive landscaping services professionals

To do this, we almost always engineer and install two drainage systems. One is for the house itself, and is designed exclusively pull water as quickly as possible off the roof of the home and away from doors, windows, porches, and patios. This system will either then drain directly into the Houston storm sewer system, or it will be siphoned temporarily into the drain system of the landscaping itself. There are a number of water delivery mechanisms we can use in the creation of both types of drainage. However, the distinguishing mark of our landscaping services in this crucial are of property development is concealing these mechanisms behind the carefully cultivated forms of gardens, the meticulously constructed structures of outdoor buildings, custom patios, stone work, and custom swimming pool design.

At the end of the day, we spend a great deal of time, energy, and money developing a system of detailed plans, documents, and drawings that will allow our team and our subcontracted partner teams to take the conceptual essence of landscaping services we have intuitively envisioned and make them concrete, applicable, and impeccably workable in any property we service in Houston and surrounding Texas counties.

Houston Landscaping

Houston residents can expect a wide range of landscaping options when it comes to beautifying their properties. Houston’s near-tropical climate provides an ideal growing environment for a plethora of seasonal and perennials that can make any yard vibrant and colorful. Different styles of landscapes can be developed in each of Houston’s main areas that reflect both the architecture of neighborhood homes and the lifestyle activities of its residents.

West University, Southside Place, Southampton, and Rice Village and Bellaire
These areas are definitively urban neighborhoods characterized older homes and strict codes. Most of the lots in these areas are smaller than lots in other parts of the city. Houses are consequently much closer together and require innovative designs to differentiate them from surrounding properties.

The best way to accomplish this is to make homes and spaces look bigger by using smaller hedges, symmetrical patterns, and shrubs with smaller leaves. This helps to magnify the actual size of the house, and it helps make the home look more set apart from the street. Backyards can be made to similarly appear larger by screening off neighboring properties with hedges and/or alleys of trees.
A similarly older, but very different part of the city is the Tanglewood area.
Homes here were built in the 50s-70s on large-scale lots. Space is not an issue here, so there are many different opportunities for outdoor design in this part of Houston. Landscaping can range from a series of gardens and alleys to creative motorcourt and flower garden designs. Most residents here want their properties to feel park-like due to the size of their lots, so an equal blend of outdoor structures, trees and hedges, and flower gardens is typical for this neighborhood.

In the Memorial area of Houston, landscaping takes on a very definite feeling of countryside.
With all the large oak and pine trees that line Memorial drive, it is easy to forget sometimes that you are driving through an urban environment. People living in this part of Houston prefer landscaping that emphasizes outdoor living as an experience equal to that of indoor living. Outdoor structures and swimming pools that are designed to host gatherings of family and friends are very popular in this area. Shade-resilient gardens underneath towering trees are very popular in these neighborhoods, as are custom and modern garden designs.

River Oaks is the most exclusive and wealthy neighborhood in Houston and it is also one of the oldest. Homes began to be built here in the early 1900s.
Landscaping here is characterized by very formal forms that mirror the Old World architecture of the houses. French gardens and Italian gardens are very popular landscaping styles in this part of Houston. Property borders are commonly decorated with linear gardens and hedgerows, and lawns and flower beds are painstakingly manicured to maintain a formal, aesthetic presentation. These Houston landscapes are further magnified with ornate outdoor structures such as custom fountains, unique patios, and highly custom and innovative swimming pool construction.

Excavating any River Oaks yard can sometimes feel like an archeological dig because of the many layers of landscaping history. Structures uncovered are often intertwined with tree roots, so removing old pipes and buried cables should only be done by a professional with tree-friendly experience and equipment.

Houston landscape

The Houston landscape today is very amenable to growing a plethora of both exotic and indigenous plants. Because of its hot and humid climate, and very mild winters, it will support a wide range of Mediterranean and tropical plants. This makes it possible for the professional landscaper to offer an eclectic range of garden styles to the discriminating homeowner. Houston landscapes are also very colorful as a general rule, and almost always have flowers that can bloom at any time of the year.

The downside to the Houston landscape is the heavy rainfall which we can receive at virtually any time of year. When it is very hot, heavy rainfall can produce outbreaks of mold and fungus sometimes in as little as 24 hours. Landscaping professionals have to take steps to minimize the impact of mold and fungus on gardens by altering irrigation methods and sometimes chemically treating gardens with anti-mold and fungal agents. Such treatment should never be attempted by anyone other than a trained botanist who knows the effects of such treatment on each species of plant within the garden, and who will be able to anticipate the impact that irrigation changes may have on the garden as a whole.
The Houston landscape is also characterized by heavy clay soils that present all sorts of challenges to gardeners and landscapers. Houston soil often holds a great deal of water when it rains. Special drains have to sometimes must be constructed beneath gardens in order to keep standing water from accumulating around plants and killing more sensitive species. One way we do this is by aerating the soil so that water will percolate in far enough and be absorbed by plant roots. Aeration also allows water to filter below the harder layers of clay near to the surface. At times, it may also be necessary to take the clay out to some degree and replace it with bedding soil. Very large gardens or more elaborate Houston landscape projects may require routing water to retention ponds and curbs.

Because rain water will not always easily filter through clay soil, plants may not always get the nutrients they need. Depending on the species of plants we use to populate the garden, we may need to amend the soil to ensure it properly supports the diversity of life it hosts. The inconsistent moisture content of the earth here can also cause the ground to shift and move. During summer months, soil dehydration reaches the point that cracks begin to appear in the ground. When rain later falls, water fills these cracks and causes the ground to shift. Structural foundations are strained as a result, even in the largest of buildings and outdoor decorative structures.

We use several innovating construction techniques to protect your investment in exterior design. We build patios and pool decks using piers and beams concealed underground. We make pools and coping out of thicker concrete and thicker rebar. While these materials and techniques do not stop Nature from following its own will, they do provide enough stability to prevent natural forces from ruining the ornamental and functional keynotes for which Houston landscapes are renowned.

River Oaks Landscaping

What kind of landscaping services does Exterior Worlds offer to River Oaks?
Exterior Worlds offers a full range of landscape services, starting with installation and running all the way through lawn maintenance. Our reputation has been earned through the expertise and creativity of our people. Our landscaping crews are the best in the business. They are well-trained, experienced and detail-oriented, traits they bring to each task, whether it is a simple change of seasonal color or a sophisticated construction undertaking.

Throughout our two decades in business, we have developed long-term partnerships with top artisans and contractors in the greater Houston area. What that means to a River Oaks landscaping project is that you get the benefit of these solid working relationships. If we undertake a construction project for you, you can expect logical scheduling, creativity, problem-solving and the use of proven construction standards, all made in a cohesive progression. And you can see it in the final product, with the kind of landscaping discriminating clients expect: the artistic details, ingenuity, and innovative solutions, all delivered with a personal touch.

What is your experience with River Oaks landscaping?
River Oaks brings to mind upscale, discriminating, high quality, impeccable taste, and attention to detail. These qualities also describe the River Oaks landscaping services supplied by Exterior Worlds. With more than 20 years of experience in landscape design, project management and maintenance contracts, we understand the needs and desires of a discerning clientele. We strive for the highest integrity, creativity and quality work in each landscaping project and use only experienced contractors. And we are committed to customer service. Our mission is to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Exterior Worlds requires that all our designers be experts in the tools of the trade, such as plant materials, stone and other masonry products, and yard accessories. Our tenure in the business provides us with connections that give our clients trustworthy and proven products—ones that will create outstanding landscapes. Further, we will not lower our standards even if it is more cost-effective to use sub-par materials.

What are the special permitting issues associated with River Oaks landscaping?
An important, add-on value of professional Houston landscape designers, such as Exterior Worlds, is a complete knowledge and understanding of local codes and permits. For example, if you are building a new house or remodeling your present home, you need to consider the permitting requirements for lot coverage, drainage systems, storm water retention, tree preservation and removal, pool design, landscape lighting, fencing and gates. Exterior Worlds stays up-to-date on this region’s frequently changing codes, rules, regulations and procedures to make sure your landscaping project goes as smoothly as possible—with no negative impact on your budget.

Where are you located?
We are centrally located within minutes of the intersection of Interstate 10 and the 610 loop. This location enables us to quickly reach all the close-in neighborhoods like River Oaks, Bellaire, West University and the Memorial Villages. Additionally, we service clients in remote Houston suburbs and nearby towns such as Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Carlton Woods, and Richmond-Rosenburg.

Houston Swimming Pool Remodeling

Professional landscapers routinely renovate swimming pools as part of their master landscaping plan. Often, new residents will move into a home that already has a pool. In most cases, the pool was built many years prior to the move in by a pool specialist hired directly by the original owner. This contractor worked to construct a swimming pool that reflected the immediate recreation and entertainment needs of the client. Little consideration was given to choosing a style that directly complemented home architecture and landscaping.

Because of this, most people who buy a home almost immediately notice that their swimming pool is going to require at least some amount of renovation if the landscape is going to be developed beyond its current state. This is because many outdoor structures and landscaping elements will simply not work with the typical standard pool designs of 20-30 years past. More often than not, the swimming pool will clash with newer outdoor elements unless it is remodeled in a fashion that reflects the architectural features of the house and the basic forms and linear movements of the surrounding landscape.

Because we want our clients to have as many options to consider as possible when choosing options for their new landscaping design, we routinely offer pool renovation services as part of the overall project we propose to Houston residential clients. We study both the house and the yard to get a sense of how to reshape the old pool structure into something that will harmoniously blend into the landscape. Once we have the basic design sketched out on paper, we subcontract a reputable and established swimming pool remodeling company to handle the specifics of renovation.

Sometimes the swimming pool needs only a small amount of remodeling to look completely brand new. Adding a spa or a waterfall fountain is often all it takes to create a sense of elegance or luxury. In other instances, replacing drab concrete patios and standard concrete coping with more ornamental materials can also create a more amenable environment for outdoor gatherings and summer parties. Anything that uses stone, as a matter of fact, provides a natural complement to vegetation due to stone’s prevalence in nature side by side with plant life.

Swimming pool renovation is sometimes more complex, however, and requires careful coordination with the landscaping team and the subcontracted pool specialist. In very old swimming pools, plumbing and electrical systems that were once in compliance with regulatory codes no longer can operate in their present form. Any renovations we make must be done in full compliance with new codes. If the shell is still good and the basic shape and size of the swimming pool is congruent with our overall objectives, we can simply replace plumbing and electrical systems and build a new, more cosmetic structure around the original basin.

If the swimming pool was designed too large and too ostentatious for its environment to begin with, then we will have to rebuild it from the ground up. For example, there was a time about 30 years ago when lagoon style pools were a very popular symbol of wealth and upward mobility. This was because the lagoon style was the most common style found at many resorts around the world, and homeowners felt that having such a swimming pool created a sense of vacation in their own back yard. This was fine for the 50s, 60s, and early 70s when home design was often much more basic and the swimming pool was the center of attention in the back yard.

These days, however, homes, yards, and outdoor structures are all constructed to blend together in a more unified and complex aesthetic. A swimming pool may stand off to the side unobtrusively as a private getaway, or it may function as one of several “hubs” of entertainment and outdoor gathering. To effectively create such an experience for today’s eclectic homeowner, swimming pool remodeling requires much more than just the expertise of the pool contractor. It requires several teams of people managed by a landscaping professional who can coordinate specifics without losing sight of the big picture of the overall design.

Residential landscape Design

We have decided to invest in ourselves this year by improving our landscape design. Where should we start?
If you’re making plans to change your residential landscape design, a good place to start is with landscape designers and landscape architects. Exterior Worlds works with some of the best in the Gulf coast area. These competent professionals take you through the entire design development process, which includes consultation and program development, analysis of your property, conceptual landscaping design, construction documentation and permitting. And then on towards turning the vision in your mind into a reality, no matter if it’s an understated Japanese garden, a condensed small garden design, or an airy Mediterranean landscape design.

What are some of the elements that we should be considering for our residential landscape design?
• Pool design. Swimming pools are an expected amenity for any upscale home these days. Various shapes and material selection can be used to create the style that suits you. Just to name a few examples—a water work of art, an Olympic-sized pool, a cocktail pool or a water-park for children.
• A green garden. That is, an ecologically-sensitive garden that is sustainable. With a “green” green garden, the goals are basically the same as for any other landscaping project with a special focus on reducing ongoing landscape maintenance—watering, trimming, weeding and mulching.
• Outdoor water fountains. Water elements make a pleasing statement about any home by creating a welcoming focal point. They are especially beneficial as camouflage for all the noise of modern life, such as traffic, air-conditioning units and helicopters.
• Landscape lighting. Landscape lighting can be a relatively inexpensive way to boost your property value. It allows you to showcase garden elements, while at the same time leaving some things dark. From a practical urban landscaping standpoint, the right landscape lighting provides security.
What can Exterior Worlds tell us about the infrastructure of a residential garden design?
Well-designed drainage and irrigation systems have a big impact of the health of your residential landscape design. Irrigation and drainage contractors can develop a whole-system approach so that the nuts and bolts of both systems are hidden as much as possible—and that will increase your enjoyment of them.

Drainage systems are an important part of any Houston residential landscape design and include channel drains, catch basins, and French drains. Drainage systems impact your residential landscape maintenance by preventing standing water that can create soggy landscaping, slick surfaces, and mosquito breeding grounds. A proper landscape drainage system is important for the care of your lawn as it allows your maintenance crew to perform their regular lawn service duties.

Irrigation systems deliver the correct amount of water to your various plants. They allow your landscape to be separated by zones into lawn, bed and color areas that require different watering conditions. By using computerized technologies, they let you set a regular schedule for your landscape watering needs while, at the same time, allowing you to switch to manual during unexpected weather conditions.

River Oaks Italian Garden Design

A River Oaks resident hired us to create organic elements that would harmoniously blend the organic elements around her home with inorganic stonework and masonry that ornamented its exterior. Because her house featured architecture that was classically symmetrical, elegant, and almost perfectly balance, she wanted these areas of her property landscaped with the theme of an Italian garden. The key areas we focused on were both ends of the walkway that ran from the sidewalk up to her motorcourt and front porch, the side yard that featured an all brick surface and very sophisticated swimming pool, and the front and upstairs balcony of the house itself.

The walkway was built in steps that gradually ascended to the front door. We accentuated this sense of an entryway by placing a variety of species around the front steps intersected with the sidewalk. We planted Agapanthus, which is very prolific throughout the Houston area, and known for its blue and white flowers in the late spring and early summer. We also used boxwoods for ground cover, and a number of other annual flowers to create a variety of colors to frame the entrance to the property. This established the theme of an Italian garden by placing order, symmetry, and linear proportions at the forefront of the property where people walk in.

The thee-story home was a very distinguished structure in and of itself. It was built around elements of Classical architectural design. It has windows shaped like tall arches, and rose up from the landscape to a height nearly equivalent to its width. To accentuate the symmetry of its architecture and further enhance the Italian garden theme with Classical elements, we planted two very tall Italian cypress trees on either side of the house. We kept the vegetation in front of the house very low in order to keep the aesthetic of the windows from being diminished, and also to allow people within the home to look through the windows without any obstructions.

In front of the door, the walkway widened symmetrically and intersected with a portion of the motor court. The symmetrical right angles this structure created was almost like that of a planter, and provided additional opportunity for colorful vegetation to be placed. We decorated this area with snapdragons, pansies, and annuals. This allowed the colors and floral patterns to be changed out every season so the residents would have an entirely new look and feel to their Italian garden at the beginning of every spring. Boxwoods were then planted in linear rows and right angles to make a frame for the entry garden that was consistent with the balance, order, and symmetry of Italian design.

To the side of the home there was a pool area which was surrounded by a yard that was completely covered in brick. This area was already perfectly balanced and symmetrical, and the pool had been exquisitely constructed and required no renovation. The area was a bit barren, however, and needed both organic and inorganic elements to add dimension and depth to its aesthetic. We planted a row of Holly trees on the far side of the pool to screen in the entire area and create privacy for the residents and their guests. This provided a backdrop for an Italian cherub that we mounted on the fountain wall on the side of the pool. This sculpture framed by Hollies made the back wall of the pool look like a small garden up lit by concealed fixtures and ornamented symmetrically on both sides by handmade Italian pottery. The final touch to this mini-garden area was up lighting the sculpture, and placing down lighting on the side of the house.

River Oaks Corner Water Fountain

While this new fountain was technically only one element among many new features we created on this property, the new aesthetic it established transformed the entire atmosphere of the yard. The symmetrical geometry and balanced color scheme that it introduced into the landscape earned the entire property a reputation as being one of the most significant designs we have developed in the Houston area over the past few years.

The original corner fountain was a three-tiered structure that has long been used in landscaping designs throughout Europe and America. You almost always see this style of fountain in classic black and white movies. As such it suggests a certain sentimentalism of a simpler, earlier time, but beyond that its power as a symbol ultimately fails because it is too nostalgic and too stereotypical.
On a practical level, too, the fountain had a number of problems. Its internal pump and underwater lighting system were beginning to rust out and intermittently shut off. The owner was constantly spending money on repairs that did not last, and had probably invested more in maintenance than he ultimately did in its replacement. Another problem was that the original fountain walls had been built a bit too far from the main wall. This had allowed very thick vegetation to grow up and overshadow the fountain. There was just enough room for the plants to grow too thick, but not enough room for a person to comfortably walk behind the structure and trim it.

The first thing we did was to completely take out this structure and to create a new rectangular corner fountain that mirrored that of the wall behind it. The rear walls of the fountain itself were made of limestone and curved upward like inverted arches that leveled off and converged in the corner. We covered most of the bricks used to build the front walls with travertine coping, and we installed three water spouts each on either rear wall. Upgraded fountain lights were placed underneath these spouts to illuminate the falling water at night. The new pump was installed remotely so it would neither rust nor make noise. All that could be heard coming from the sound of the new corner fountain was the sound of the water itself. Even the filtration system was created using external equipment to minimize noise and corrosion.

Several types of vegetation were planted around the sides of the corner fountain to help its sharp right angles harmonize with the landscape. Dwarf monkey grass, which grows very well in shady areas, was planted for ground cover. Ardesia was added to help enhance ground cover and help control erosion. Its lime green color also provided a very nice compliment to the cream color of the stonework in the fountain. We also planted a Japanese maple next to the corner fountain. This is a wonderful tree to use in landscaping, as it provides both ideal proportions and color. It has burgundy leaves that provide a great deal of shade, but it never gets too tall. Positioned next to our new corner fountain, it enhanced the vertical element of the rear fountain wall.

The right angles of the fountain actually proved quite decorative at the end of the day. Because this property was very large, and had two separate patios in the yard, an exquisite view of the fountain could be seen directly across from either seating area. Lit up at night, this small corner catches your eye and draws your attention regardless of where you stand in the yard.

Exterior Worlds, in business since 1987, provides landscape design and services for residences, commercial buildings and retail centers in the Houston area. Call them at 713-827-2255 to request a consultation or estimate.

Environmentally Tree Friendly Stone Work in River Oaks Landscape Remodeling Project

We would like to install a new patio in our backyard and add an outdoor kitchen. We would like these structures to be located in the back areas of our yard away from the large oak trees that dominate the center of the landscape. We have thought of having a walkway installed as well that would connect the patio, outdoor kitchen, and back patio of the house all together. We are wondering if there is a way to install a walkway that will wind underneath the trees without harming the very large roots just under the ground.

Thank you for your question. Tree root protection is a high priority in our business, because we feel that trees provide some of the most, if not the most, significant elements on any landscape. Damaging a root close to the surface of the ground can have devastating effects on a tree—possibly even killing it. Many landscapers do not want to install walkways near tree roots because creating a solid surface to walk on and protecting a tree at the same time are difficult to do for two reasons.

First, most walkways have to be laid on top of a concrete foundation that is 6 inches below the surface of the earth. Digging this deep into the ground can expose a root or result in it being cut with a digging tool. Even if the root is not cut, it is has no protection from the weight of the concrete and subsequent passing foot traffic if a slab is laid directly on top of it.

In order to work around this challenge, it is necessary to use a different method of excavation and a different method of stonework to protect tree roots. First, rather than using shovels or other metal digging tools, we use air and water pressure tools that vacuum dirt and water out of the ground. If a root is exposed, there is no impact to its structure and not damage to the wood. We can then lay plastic over the area instead of concrete, creating a flat surface onto which we can lay custom-cut, flat limestone blocks. These blocks are cut with such precision that they fit together like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. No concrete is needed to set them, and only a little bit of mortar in between the edges is necessary to prevent them from slipping when people walk on top of them.

This type of walkway more evenly distributes human weight than a heavy concrete slab, and it also protects tree roots from the grinding wear of too much pressure a concrete slab would place on it.. It also eliminates the risk immediate damage that standard digging tools can cause. Such a winding walkway can indeed be installed on your property, along with the outdoor kitchen and patio you mentioned, in a way that is environmentally friendly to tree roots.

Please email us pictures of your yard, or call us at (713) 827-2255 to setup an appointment at your home.