Adding a fireplace or fire pit can be a great way to enhance your outdoor living space. As you decide whether you want to add a fireplace or fire pit, be sure to take the following into consideration. 

Adding a retaining wall, patio, pillar or other hardscape to your backyard can increase your home’s value and appearance. One item people often overlook when installing these items is seating.

Boxley Hardscapes in Lynchburg and Roanoke, VA has some seating suggestions that will enhance the look and function of your outdoor hardscape.  

Adding steps to your outdoor living space can enhance both its functionality and aesthetic appearance.

Boxley Hardscapes has some pointers that will help your steps be functional, long lasting and safe for years to come.

Your yard is a great space for your children to play, hold a family get-together, or plant a garden. But an uneven yard can make any of these events difficult to enjoy.

Fortunately, you can sculpt your yard into an ideal living space by installing a retaining wall to level out your yard. Here are a few ideas from Boxley Hardscapes for how a retaining walls can enhance your yard.

Inspired by the rolling hills of the English countryside, the Belvedere wall collection replicates the charm of quarried stone with a more natural appearance than traditional manmade products used for backyard landscaping.

By retaining a natural feel on each side, the Rosetta Belvedere Collection is ideal for building a retaining and freestanding wall system. This look of each stone captures the feel of natural stone with the dimensional consistency of a manufactured product. Whether you use Belvedere stones to surround your patio or enhance the look of your retaining wall, guests will marvel at how attractive this stone has made your outdoor living space.

The beauty and durability of flagstone make it a natural choice for many people looking to enhance the appearance of their outdoor patio and living space.

Flagstone patios provide a natural, organic look with their earthy shades of browns, reds, grays and blues. This popular stone has natural variations in color, meaning you’ll always have a one-of-a-kind look that can never be duplicated.

The durability of this stone also means it can last for years with very little upkeep.

As a savvy homeowner, you’re always thinking about ways to improve the appearance and value of your home. Many people start with interiors, investing primarily in the kitchen and bathrooms with upgraded appliances, updated flooring and new paint colors.

Investing in the exterior appearance of your property adds value, too, but hardscaped areas like the walkways and driveway are often the last things people consider updating. Perhaps it’s because these projects seem more daunting or expensive than a fresh coat of paint and new fixtures.

Installing retaining walls and terracing are the perfect way to regain sloped areas of your yard that don’t get much use and are difficult to mow. Those areas can be turned into beautiful gardens and common areas that will make your yard more appealing and useful.

Since installing these barriers can be a tricky task, the experts at Boxley are here to help. Our hardscapes experts can help you select the right products for your space and refer talented contractors to install them.

The backyard is a great space for many homeowners. Hosting guests, having barbeques and even using it as a private getaway are just some of the ways people enjoy their backyard. Since this space is so important to most homeowners, it’s only natural that many invest a lot of time and money to have it looking its best.

But before you get started planting gardens and building decks, it’s important to evaluate how you want to use your backyard and what you want to include in the space.

A patio can be a great way to utilize your outdoor space. Whether you are starting from scratch or improving your current patio, here are some ideas to consider if you are looking to enhance your backyard space with a patio:

How will you use your patio?

Determine if you want to host outdoor parties on