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...
by Benton Outdoor Living | Jun 16, 2021 | Outdoor Living
The sounds of a rippling waterfall, the crackling flames in a fire pit and the colorful sight of flowers and plants around you. These are the images you’ve seen in a magazine or on television, but are not certain they could ever be in your backyard. You’ve...
by Benton Outdoor Living | Feb 11, 2021 | Outdoor Living
Do you want some backyard landscaping ideas to transform your yard into a place you want to spend time? There are many different backyard ideas including ones for patios, green space, play areas for kids or even a nice flower garden. While hiring a company to design...
by Benton Outdoor Living | Jan 13, 2021 | Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces, Landscape Design, Landscape Lighting, Outdoor Living
We’re fortunate to live in an area where temperatures can be quite nice during the day, even throughout the winter. Still, with less daylight and chilly temperatures rolling in after dark, there is a tendency to abandon our outdoor living spaces all winter long....
by Benton Outdoor Living | Sep 9, 2020 | Drainage
French drains are a very common solution to wet yards and foundations we see here in the Charlotte, NC area. Part of the reason there is so much trouble with water in yards is the topography of the land. Being located in the piedmont area of North Carolina (and South...