by Benton Outdoor Living | Aug 31, 2022 | Hardscapes
With average temperatures in the high 80s and nighttime temperatures that rarely dip much below 70 all summer, the Charlotte area is a great place for a pool. Over the last few years, pool construction has increased in the metro area. A survey by FIXR showed that...
by Benton Outdoor Living | May 5, 2022 | Drainage, Outdoor Living
If you’ve ever asked yourself, why won’t my yard drain after a rainfall, then you need some help with yard drainage. There are a number of ways to improve drainage, some more complicated than others. If water is standing along a structure, like a garage or...
by Benton Outdoor Living | Feb 28, 2022 | Hardscapes
Retaining walls are a useful tool to improve the usability of your yard, especially here in the Charlotte area. With so many sloped yards in the region, retaining walls can be successfully used to provide more flat space in your yard or keep a patio level. It was once...
by Benton Outdoor Living | Dec 30, 2021 | Landscape Design
Landscapes come in many different shapes and sizes. Some people have just a small space in the backyard to work with, while others have acres. Some companies will try to sell everyone the same landscape design, while those with a little more imagination...
by Benton Outdoor Living | Sep 28, 2021 | Outdoor Living
We’re always trying to be as helpful as we can with answering customer questions. We do get some good questions about outdoor lighting. There are far too many questions and possible answers to put on this page, but here are some common themes that we get asked....
by Benton Outdoor Living | Aug 25, 2021 | Outdoor Living
Nobody knows exactly how many dogs there are in the Charlotte area, but we know that they can have an impact on what you do with your yard. And we know a lot of you have dogs. Best estimates come from the American Veterinary Medical Association, which surveys for pet...
