Squirrel Gardens

Location: Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Scope:  installation of bluestone patio and installation of brick retaining wall/ fire place.

A bluestone patio installation involves preparing a level base (often gravel and stone dust), laying bluestone slabs in a chosen pattern, cutting stones as needed for a precise fit, and then filling the joints between the stones with sand, stone dust, or polymeric sand.  The result is a durable and attractive outdoor surface.

A brick retaining wall installation involves excavating a trench, laying a concrete footing for stability, constructing the brick wall in a desired pattern, often with weep holes for drainage, and backfilling behind the wall.  The wall's height and design will dictate the footing's size and reinforcement needs.