Black Dirt Brewhouse: Then and Now

The Landworx of NY crew just getting to work on what would become the outdoor dining area for the Black Dirt Brewhouse in Florida, NY. 

How about an awesome drink out in the courtyard?

A finished shot of the outdoor dining space. 

Finished project looking up towards the outdoor dining patio. 

What better time to look back on this exciting project than when the summer is here and the Black Dirt Brewhouse is rocking. The Landworx crew transformed the courtyard space into a truly stunning entryway and outdoor dining patio.

The design showcases a unique mix of concrete pavers by Unilock, bluestone steps, and natural fieldstone for the retaining walls, all blending together seamlessly. The meandering steps and walkways are lit up with landscape lighting fixtures for added safety and beauty. 

To complete the overall look and to soften all the stone, the Landworx team installed a full planting with boxwoods, grasses, and colorful perennials. 

Talk about a landscape transformation! Go check it out for yourself and enjoy the amazing food and drinks from the fine folks at the Black Dirt Brewhouse in Florida, NY. 

Shade for your outdoor pergola

Image from Gardenista 

Pergolas are hot right now in the Hudson Valley and Orange County, NY outdoor living scene. And while these landscape structures offer incredible design benefits and some shade, they often don't provide enough relief from the sun for homeowners. 

Enter outdoor fabric shades that can be installed along the top rafters of a pergola. There are many products on the market today from companies like Sunbrella. But how about this creative custom solution we found on Gardenista?! Super fun and super cool! It sure does make you wonder what other creative solutions are out there for adding function and style to your landscape designs.  Read more about the drop cloth pergola shade sail here.

Perennial gardens create the perfect relaxing destination

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Often times, creating landscapes for Orange County, NY homeowners here in the Hudson Valley means creating a place where busy families can go to relax and unwind. No better a place for relaxation than a lush perennial garden!

Complete with gravel foot paths, mature tree canopy for some much needed shade,  and stone benches for grabbing a seat in peace. Creating 'destinations' in your yard is a really great way to make your property feel larger and to make separate outdoor spaces for enjoying at different times of the day. 

Looking to create a private perennial garden retreat of your own? Give Landworx Landscaping in Orange County, NY a call today! 

Add seat walls and a custom pergola to your Unilock patio.

Unilock patio, seat walls, pillars, and custom pergola in Warwick, NY. 

Here's a perfect example of how a few extra features can make all the difference in your outdoor living space. This landscaping project—located in the Orange County, NY town of Warwick—sports a few custom touches that elevate the Unilock patio to the next level. 

With four pillars forming the foundation for the custom pergola overhead, a perfect outdoor space—think outdoor dining room or outdoor living room— is designated for entertaining family and friends. Wrapping 3 sides of the space are seat walls about 20" high above the height of the Unilock patio. For extra style and detail, the Landworx team installed a "domino" style wall, adding the perfect compliment to the clean lines of the pergola. 

Let's face it. In today's world, most families are enjoying their outdoor living spaces later and later into the evening. That's why this Warwick, NY project sports low-voltage landscape lighting discreetly installed underneath the caps of the walls and steps. That's right, the fun doesn't have to stop when the sun goes down! 

Related: 6 Used for Retaining Walls.

Summer is Here and the Grilling's Easy

Saveur Magazine's Summer Grilling Guide is here!

Now that we are on the other side of the summer kick-off weekend called Memorial Day,its time to enjoy summer in the Hudson Valley.  Our pools opened, the temperatures are in the high 80's and even the 90's, and dinner shall now be grilled—not baked or roasted. 

That said, no time is it more fitting to gain access to a Summer Grilling Guide.  This one is from Saveur Magazine. Learn everything from how to pick out a grill for that new paver patio or composite deck, grill the perfect burger, steaks, and ribs, and even brush up on a little grilling 101.

Be sure not to miss a few of the highlights in this one like the grilled sweet summer corn and the best grilled fish recipes. Ah yes, summer is here in Orange County, NY and the outdoor living season is as well. Prepare your patios, garden beds, and decks for a few months of great al fresco dining. Start here for inspiration...