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Calling all Butterflies: How to Create a Butterfly Garden for your Backyard

How to create a butterfly garden for your backyard
by R.I. Lampus
With summertime here, so are all the blooms and creatures that enjoy the sunshine season. Are you looking to add different plants and flowering greenery to your outdoor space to create a more inviting atmosphere for some of those critters like butterflies? We have you covered with this easy-to-follo Read more

Take a Hike: Tips for Safe Hiking Adventures

Tips for Safe Hiking Adventures
by R.I. Lampus
Did you know that June is National Great Outdoors month? If you’re heading out on the trails to take in some of nature’s beauty this June, read on for some tips on how to make the most of your hike! Read more

The Foundation of Manufactured Stone Veneer

The Foundation of Manufactured Stone Veneer
by R.I. Lampus
Manufactured Stone Veneer (MSV) is a man-made material that is created to resemble natural stone. It can be used on interior and exterior projects. Read on to learn more about this stylistic option to enhance your home. Read more

The Benefits of Being Outside

The Benefits of Being Outside
by R.I. Lampus
Need to get some steps in or just looking for a mental uplift? You need to take a step outside to boost your mood and improve your overall well-being. You don’t have to be an athlete or at the top of your health game to step out into the race of life and get all the great benefits from being outdoor Read more

Spring into Cleaning - Tips on How to Reset your Home this Season

Spring into Cleaning - Tips on how to reset your home this season
by R.I. Lampus
Spring has sprung! When we think of springtime we envision brighter days. With brightness comes sunshine, and with sunshine comes the ability to see all the dirt and dust that has been hibernating throughout the dreary winter months. Banish that dust and dreariness by tackling some spring cleaning, Read more

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Six Fence Options to Set Your Yard Apart

Six Fence Options to Set Your Yard Apart
Choosing a fence style to install in your outdoor space is a big decision. Whether you are choosing a fence to enclose or protect an outside area, fences can change the entire appearance and function of a space. The options are endless. Below is a compiled list of some fence options available for in Read more

Big Block Series Part 3: MagnumStone®

Big Block Series Part 3: MagnumStone®
by R.I. Lampus
For an innovative installation process when building a sturdy retaining wall, MagnumStone® is your go-to block. Read more

Big Block Series Part 2: Rosetta® Outcropping

Big Block Series Part 2: Rosetta® Outcropping
by R.I. Lampus
Rosetta Outcropping is a wet-cast product created to mimic real stone features without the inconsistencies of nature. Read more

Big Block Series Part 1: Rosetta® Grand Ledge

Big Block Series Part 1: Rosetta® Grand Ledge
by R.I. Lampus
Rosetta Grand Ledge is a beautifully made wet-cast retaining wall product created to emulate real natural elements while being strong and sturdy in outdoor-living spaces. Read more

Brick Basics

Brick Basics
by R.I. Lampus
R.I. Lampus Company is one of the top providers of brick products in the Greater Pittsburgh area. To better understand what you might need in an upcoming project, let’s get down to the basics, brick basics! Read more

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How to Show Appreciation to your Contractors

How to Show Appreciation to your Contractors
by R.I. Lampus
You’ve hired the contractor. They’ve completed the job. You are overjoyed with the results. Now what? In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, below is a list of ways to show some love and appreciation to the people who make all your outdoor dreams come true. Read more

First Impressions - The Importance of Driveways & Walkways

First Impressions - The Importance of Driveways & Walkways
by R.I. Lampus
Driveways and walkways are just as, if not more, important to the exterior appearance of your home. These spaces are the first thing people see when they arrive and set the tone for what’s to follow. Having well-designed and constructed entryways can also raise your home’s overall value Read more

New Year, New Yard

New Year, New Yard
by R.I. Lampus
Happy New Year! Setting goals for the next 365 days is top of mind at the beginning of a brand-new year. Home improvement goals are among some of the most common goals people set. When it comes to improving and updating outdoor spaces, there are options for everyone. Whether your yard is extra small Read more

Contractor Highlight: EarthCraft Landscaping

Contractor Highlight: EarthCraft Landscaping
by R.I. Lampus
EarthCraft Landscaping is the final company on the contractor highlight blog series. Read on to find out who they are, how they got their start, and what they’re looking forward to in the future. Read more

Contractor Highlight: Gallucci Landscaping

Contractor Spotlight: Gallucci Landscaping
by R.I. Lampus
The R.I. Lampus Company partners with contractors at all stages of the business. Get to know a second-generation business owner, Michael Gallucci from Gallucci Landscaping, to learn more about his company and what his journey has been like from the beginning. Read more

Contractor Highlight: K Morris Landscape Design

Contractor Spotlight - K Morris Landscape Design
by R.I. Lampus
From the north in the last blog to the south this time around, The R.I. Lampus Company has trusted contractors all around the Tri-State area. We caught up with K Morris Landscape Design to learn more about the company and its journey into the hardscaping business. Read more

Contractor Highlight: Raintree Landscape Construction

Contractor Spotlight - Raintree Landscape Construction
by R.I. Lampus
In honor of another great building season, The R.I. Lampus Company has decided to finish the year by highlighting just a few of our many trusted contractors who work with us. This first blog showcases a company that operates north of the City of Pittsburgh: Raintree Landscape Construction, LLC. Read more

Hardscapes and Softscapes: Working together

Softscapes and Hardscapes Working Together
by R.I. Lampus
Now that hardscapes and softscapes have been defined, it’s time to get educated on how to make them work together in order to create a backyard oasis. Read more

Hardscapes vs. Softscapes: What are Softscapes?

Softscape plants for your backyard
by R.I. Lampus
Softscapes are more commonly known as landscaping. Everything from trees, shrubbery, and plant life are included. Softscapes are everything soft and living in your outdoor spaces. Softscapes add a natural touch to your spaces to keep them colorful, peaceful, and welcoming. Read more

Hardscapes vs. Softscapes: What are Hardscapes?

Outdoor Hardscape Living Space
by R.I. Lampus
Over the next few blogs, we are going to dig into what options are available for outdoor-living spaces, additional features to utilize, and how to supplement with softscapes. Read more