The Wicked Yard

New England Curb Appeal Doesn’t Stop at The Door - Introducing Fencing, Lighting and Mailbox Posts

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Jun 16, 2022 9:48:29 AM

The front of your home is more than just paint, trim and steps. You can create a stunning New England look with aesthetic details around your property that bring beauty and value to your curb appeal.

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Topics: granite posts, fence posts, mailbox posts, New England, curb appeal, lamp posts, Woodbury Gray

On the Road with the Truck Drivers of Swenson Granite Works: Part Two

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Feb 26, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Swenson Granite Works truck drivers are as hardworking as the natural stone products they deliver throughout the Northeast. Whether they’re installing classic granite steps, mailbox or lamp posts, these guys excel at getting the job done, and getting it done right.

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Topics: granite steps, mailbox posts, lamp posts

Outside is the New Inside: Top Outdoor Living Trends

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Nov 19, 2018 8:00:00 AM

Over the past several years, outdoor living has become a top priority for homeowners. Backyards are turning into entertaining spaces, outdoor eating spaces and outdoor living rooms. To make this possible, homeowners are incorporating features like patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces into their yard designs. For evening entertaining, more and more homeowners are installing lights to illuminate their granite and natural stone hardscape designs.

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Topics: Outdoor living, outdoor kitchens, fire pit, lamp posts, garden

The Dirt on Digging Holes for Granite Fence Posts, Lamp Posts and Mailbox Posts

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Feb 26, 2018 9:41:00 PM

If you are ready to light your landscape, create a rustic fence line, or upgrade your mailbox with granite, it’s important to know how you’re going to dig those post holes.

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Topics: granite posts, fence posts, mailbox posts, lamp posts

9 Ways to Light Up Your Landscape with Granite Lamp Posts

Posted by Amanda Pittsley on Nov 21, 2017 2:59:00 PM

Granite lamp posts are a great way to light up city parks, along community sidewalks or trails, and they add a touch of elegance to a variety of municipal areas. If you reside out in the country without the added glow from the city, or even in the suburbs, granite lamp posts are essential for lighting your landscape and making your home safer in an attractive way. Not only do granite lamp posts increase visibility, they’re durable, maintenance free, and will enhance the look of your property during the day and at night.

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Topics: Granite, Outdoor living, curb appeal, lamp posts

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