Landscaping & Hardscaping

July is peak outdoor living season in the Chippewa Valley. Whether you’re hosting weekend barbecues, sitting by a fire pit, or enjoying a quiet morning coffee, your patio gets a workout this time of year. While we often focus heavily on lawns and gardens in July, your hardscaping needs a little mid-summer love, too. Here […]

When the peak of summer hits the Chippewa Valley, it’s not just your open lawn that feels the heat—your landscaping beds take a beating, too. As the sun beats down day after day, the roots of your favorite hydrangeas, hostas, and perennials can easily get baked, stressed out, and dehydrated. If you are looking to

When you decide to move away from mulch and toward a permanent rock solution, the next big question is: Which stone do I pick? In Western Wisconsin, two of the most popular choices are River Rock and Trap Rock (or crushed granite). While they both look great, they perform very differently. Here is what you

In the Chippewa Valley, the debate between rock and mulch is as old as landscaping itself. Both have their fans, but when you are investing in your home’s curb appeal, you want to know which one wins in the long run. At Garbers & Sons, we install both—but they serve very different masters. Here is

Your front entry is the first thing guests see and the first thing you notice when you pull into the driveway after a long day. If your front yard is feeling a little dated, you don’t necessarily need a 2-week construction project to fix it. Here are three high-impact ways to refresh your Eau Claire

After a long Wisconsin winter, your pavers and natural stone have likely seen better days. Between the road salt, snow mold, and stubborn weeds, your outdoor living space might look a little “weathered.” Before you fire up the grill for the first time this season, here is how to get your hardscape back to its

Installing a pool or hot tub is a massive investment. The last thing you want is to spend your entire summer skimming leaves out of the water or watching your expensive plants die from chlorine splash-back. In the Chippewa Valley, we need plants that are hardy enough for Zone 4 winters, salt/chlorine tolerant, and—most importantly—low-mess.

In Wisconsin, we wait all year for these summer nights. But once the sun goes down, a beautiful backyard can quickly turn into a dark, unusable space. Whether you’re hosting a graduation party or just enjoying a quiet night on your new patio, the right lighting makes all the difference. Here are five ways to