Considering the tranquility and uplifted spirits water features offer humankind, adding and maintaining such beautiful spots on public lands can uplift a community.  Take for example an experience we had working with the Town of Huntington. Before Deck and Patio moved to our present location in Greenlawn, NY, our home base was in Huntington Station, just a few blocks from the local train station.     Local Residents Hunger for Natural Beauty   Before Deck and Patio Started Work One day, a member of our team was engaged in a casual conversation with a few women planting fl ..read more

Whether it’s using your own computerized landscape program or Deck and Patio’s, our experts are able to bring your dreams to life. Today, we are showcasing two beautiful backyard upgrades that began with a computerized plan.  And don’t let the sudden snow this week dissuade you. Even if we get more snow, Deck and Patio can work with Google Earth and local property information to keep the planning and construction of your hearts desires on track.   Transforming Existing Patios and Pool   3-D Design Completed Project               This Deck ..read more

Long Island has many expansive properties — as well as places where space is at a premium. No matter its size, stepping stones can help you make the most out of the property you have.   Create Stepping Stone Areas in Lieu of Patios Stepping Stone Paths (Long Island/NY):     These clients, for example, wanted a footpath leading to their tool shed. But they had a small backyard. And we were already installing extensive multi-level paver patios. So it wasn’t surprising they didn’t want more solid hardscape on the opposite side of the pool. Instead, bluestone stepping stones allow ..read more

Like humans, dogs and cats love the outdoors. So today we’re all about backyard upgrades that Fido or Kitty will love.   Fido Synthetic Turf Dog Run Photo: SYNLawn What’s not to love about synthetic grass? There’s no mowing. No watering. No weed pulling. Synthetic turf does not harbor fleas or ticks. It offers good drainage. Is kid-friendly — and above all, dog friendly. Not to mention your pet will not be exposed to chemicals or natural-grass pesticides that some believe cause allergies. If that’s not enough reason to go synthetic for Fido, imagine no brown spots or holes to fill bec ..read more

Valentine’s Day Dinner/Red Rose   Red roses are always a great option for your Valentine and for a Valentine’s own garden plans. Indeed, for Valentine’s you’ll find that most of the focus on roses will be on the “red” rose, which are known for symbolizing love and passion.         But there are other options that have strong appeal. “One thing we’ve learned in our landscaping work at Deck and Patio,” says our owner Dave Stockwell, “is red isn’t the only rose color that people love. And not only are there very different rose colors, there are also beautiful variations ..read more

The weather is going to be pretty cold over the next few days. A good time to stay indoors and plan for warm weather staycations That said, there are many of you with small backyards who find themselves living inside even during the warm outdoor season. You may want to be outside, but like the following clients, you may not enjoy your less-than-special backyard. As for upgrading, you may fear the practicality and costs of to create anything of quality.  Budget-Friendly Decks Fiberon Protect Advantage Cedar Capped Composite Decking: Lattice not only makes an attractive base, its gaps prov ..read more

Staycations are back — if they ever went away. And our next few blogs will highlight elements that help create a wonderful home-vacation. This week we’re showcasing Deck and Patio water slide projects. Believe it or not, mid-January is the ideal time to plan for such summer backyard thrills.    Swimming Pool Slides Vortex Slide Families that have visited waterparks may already be familiar with such names as Vortex, Typhoon, or Cyclone. And such exciting water slides are possible at home, too. Deck and Patio has installed such slides on Long Island and the New York Metro area for ye ..read more

What Is a Swim-up Bar? Swim-Up Bar   For the uninitiated, a traditional swim-up bar is a regular bar with a “wet side” and “dry side” which allows guests to swim-up and ask for a drink without having to leave the pool. Standard swim-up bars consist of (1) a regular bar with countertop along the edge of your pool, (2) submerged and fixed bar stools in a more shallow part of the pool, (3) and a custom workstation on the swim-up bar’s “dry side.”    Why does this pool amenity remain so popular? Riviera Maya Caribbean Resort   “Swim up bars remind people of their Caribbean ..read more

While it’s not too cold now, you might be thinking that the weather could change abruptly at any moment. This is New York, after all. So you might be considering waiting until spring to plan and begin any major backyard upgrades. “People think they can’t begin planning until it’s warm,” says Deck and Patio owner Dave Stockwell. “But that’s really not necessary at all. It can be done during any season, including winter.” Google Earth Map   “Granted, it is helpful to see close up any existing patio or pool that’s being upgraded or replaced,” says Dave. “But much of our planning can be don ..read more

  Artificial intelligence was used to generate Pantone’s images of the “Magentaverse.”     Pantone’s vivid crimson color — ‘Viva Magenta’ — is their 2023 color of the year. Elley Cheng, Pantone’s vice president and general manager, said that this tone “merges the warmth of the natural world with the endless, rich possibilities of the digital space.”       Pantone’s color choice may be intended to go beyond our natural world, However, Deck and Patio can’t help but keep our focus on how this vibrant cheerful color, which experts say inspires contentment, cheerfuln ..read more