preventing weeds from growing on patio pavers

How to Stop Weeds From Growing Between Pavers

A beautifully installed paver patio, walkway, or driveway can instantly elevate your outdoor space—but nothing ruins the look faster than weeds sprouting between the joints. In Southwest Missouri, where warm weather and rain can create the perfect conditions for weed growth, keeping your pavers weed-free requires the right strategies. At Hunter Hardscapes & Outdoor, we…

add shade to paver patios

Create Shade for Your Patio Without Planting a Tree

Patios are made for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the outdoors—but when the summer sun is relentless, even the most beautiful patio can become too hot to use. While planting a tree is one way to create shade, it takes years to grow, requires regular maintenance, and isn’t always practical for smaller spaces. Fortunately, there are…

solving drainage problems

Best Drainage Fixes for Flood-Prone Yards

If your yard turns into a swamp every time it rains—or you’ve noticed pooling water that lingers long after a storm—you’re not alone. Many homeowners in Ozark, Missouri and surrounding areas deal with poor drainage due to clay-heavy soil, improper grading, or outdated landscaping. The good news? There are proven solutions. At Hunter Hardscapes &…

Ideas for a Sloped Yard

Ideas for a Sloped Yard

If you live in a hilly town, sloped neighborhood, or rolling countryside, you know how intimidating it can feel when you are trying to landscape. Sloped yards can be difficult to walk on, awkward to work from, and challenging to maintain. They have an increased risk of soil erosion and sliding if handled poorly, which…

How to Landscape with Rocks & Natural Stones

How to Landscape with Rocks & Natural Stones

Rocks and natural stones can do so much to enhance the look of your landscape and solve many everyday landscaping needs. Unlike some trees/shrubs/plants, they look the same year-round, help with stabilization and retainment, and are nature’s sculptures. We’ve put together some information about some of the many different types of rock and stones out…

Backyard Landscaping Ideas For Large Yards

Backyard Landscaping Ideas For Large Yards

Backyard Landscaping Ideas For Large Yards Many people think that small yards are a challenge when designing their backyard space, however, there can still be some challenges with having a larger yard as well. Sometimes larger yards can feel overwhelming to design and many homeowners worry about the maintenance or cost of taking care of the…

Affordable Front Yard Landscaping Projects To Improve Your Curb Appeal

Affordable Front Yard Landscaping Projects To Improve Your Curb Appeal

Like many things in our lives, the front yard is often overlooked and under prioritized. Finding the time and money for improvements can feel overwhelming.  Don’t let the size of your to-do list stop you from getting started. There are many things you can do right now that are quick, affordable, and effective. START SMALL…