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Return of the Richmond Foodies While your children are enjoying their summers out of school, allow us to suggest some activities that will keep you and the kids sharp in the heat!
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Calendar of Events
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The Redskins Come to Richmond Keep Kids Learning Ideas for Summer Fun
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Countdown to Retirement
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Own a Piece of
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and for many excellent reasons. With over 500 miles of shoreline,
Smith
Mountain Lake, located in Southwestern Virginia, offers virtually any type of water-related activity one could ever hope for. The lake’s popularity has indeed resulted in sky-rocketing home and land prices. But the economic downturn over the past few years has changed all that. “Prices haven’t been this low in years,” says Tommy Lovegrove, owner of BDC (866-695-4672; www.bdcsite.com), a residential and commercial builder at Smith Mountain Lake. It’s also a great time to buy an existing home, says Mary Lou McDonald, principal broker with ML Realty (540-537-3073; maryloumcdonald.net). McDonald, who has been selling homes at the lake since 1999, says, “ I have seen the highs and lows. There was a time when we were begging owners to sell because we had clients and no inventory, and top dollar being paid.” Dan Lightner, a senior loan officer with McLean Mortgage in Lynchburg and Bedford (540-815-8575; mcleanmortgage.com) agrees, saying that both lower home prices as well as low interest rates have caused a rebound in the home-buying market. Just who buys at Smith Mountain Lake? “I have clients ranging from 25 to 90 years of age,” McDonald says. “The younger generation seems to be looking for a deal on the lake that will grow their net worth in several years, and the boomers are looking for that perfect retirement place that’s within a day’s travel of their children.” “People want to stay within driving distance because they’re more able to maintain the homes, they have better networks in place, and friends and family are nearby to use and sustain the homes,” says Lightner. One recent transplant to the area, now a homeowner at Smith Mountain Lake, summed it up well. “Owning here is a great investment in so many ways. And one of the best dividends is all the fun.” n For more information call Mary Lou McDonald at (540) 537-3073. 8
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As you approach the day you begin the next phase of your life, you face a series of decisions that could spell the difference between a comfortable retirement and one fraught with financial stress. Even if you have been managing your money for years, you may need professional help now. Depending on your circumstances, you could get by with perhaps a couple of sessions with a financial planner to tweak your portfolio and review your major options–or you may need ongoing help that lasts into retirement.
Take your pension as a lump sum or an annuity?
order in which you tap your accounts could have an impact on your
Taking a lump sum allows you to invest the money as you choose; an
may want to tap taxable accounts first to allow your tax-deferred
annuity provides a lifetime stream of payments. Both options have
accounts to compound unfettered by taxes for a longer period. But if
their pluses and minuses. A lump sum invested in an IRA may provide
you expect your income tax rate to rise in retirement, you may want
a higher return than an annuity, but you also risk outliving your
to tap your tax-deferred accounts first.
money.
Select a single-life immediate annuity or survivorship?
retirement income, and there's no one-size-fits-all answer, says Andrea Blackwelder, a certified financial planner. For example, you
When to file for Social Security? For single people, the cost-benefit analysis is straightforward: Accept permanently reduced benefits by filing at age 62, or wait until full
If you're retiring without a pension–and that's increasingly com-
retirement age (66 for those born between 1943 and 1954) or even
mon–converting part of your savings into an immediate annuity is a
later in exchange for a higher monthly benefit. But couples have a
way to lock in a monthly payment for the rest of your life. But as with
range of options based on their life expectancies, earning histories
a pension, you'll need to choose between a single-life option, which
and future survivor benefits, says Eleanor Blayney, consumer advo-
offers a higher initial payout, and an annuity that will provide income
cate for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
to a surviving spouse. Similarly, you'll need to decide whether to buy an annuity that's adjusted for inflation, which provides a lower initial payout but will preserve your purchasing power.
Pay off the mortgage? Many retirees long for the security of a paid-off mortgage, but at to-
Best strategy for portfolio withdrawals?
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Baby Teeth: Are They Important?
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kinson & Associates Family Dentistry and Orthodontics. “Parents often think they don’t have to worry because they’re only baby teeth,’’ she said. “Well, baby teeth are important. They help space adult teeth and aid in jawbone development.” A child’s baby tooth that is loose or pushed into the bone can discolor the permanent tooth. An injured tooth can also cause infection, which may lead to nerve damage. Following a blow to the mouth, a child may suffer tooth or gum damage and not even feel discomfort because the injured area may be numb for a while. “The best thing to do if a child chips, breaks or knocks out a tooth is call your dentist right away,’’ Dr. Ressler said. “We can quickly determine how severe the injury is and recommend treatment that will help your child enjoy a healthy smile for years to come.” In addition to caring for injured teeth, Ressler also emphasized the importance of a healthy diet in children, adding that there has been an upswing in cavities due to the increase in sports and energy drink consumption. Dr. Ressler, who graduated from MCV School of Dentistry, sees patients at 12390 Three Chopt Road, Richmond. She and her partners have 11 offices throughout the Richmond area. For more information, including office locations and phone numbers, go to www.VAdentist. com. n
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At this “Trattoria Pizzeria”, Palermo offers home-cooked Sicilian cuisine sure to satisfy and please anyone. Photo by Robert Thomas..
Lulu’s Creamery
Lulu’s has quickly become a favorite spot for soft serve ice cream, coffee drinks, and more. Now they are serving up Halligan’s pork and chicken barbecue for lunch and dinner too! 9523 Kings Charter Drive 368-0734 www.luluscreamery.com
The Patron
All of your authentic Mexican favorites are served up in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious margarita with fresh guacamole made tableside. 7610 Left Flank Road 559-6745 thepatronrestaurant.com
Brick Oven Pizza
Now Brick Oven’s great food is available for catering at your next event! Any size occasion can be catered on budget. College students ask about special discounts. A smoking section is also in the restaurant. 139 Hill Carter Parkway 798-0495 | www.brickovenpizza.com
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Plaza Azteca
This Hanover favorite is a mustvisit! Try their Molcajete Azteca–a hot stone filled with ribeye steak, chicken, shrimp, poblano peppers, onions, chunks of pineapple, and honey pasilla sauce. Pair it with a Texas margarita and tableside guacamole for the full experience! 15600 WC Commons Way 10099 Brook Road 360-7439 | plazaazteca.com
Sweetly Smitten
Two sisters are sharing their passion for high quality ingredients with Mechanicsville. Choose from cupcakes, Greek pastries, specialty coffees, and 18 flavors of gelato. If you like what you taste, they can personalize their treats for your next event. 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste. 700 496-1820 www.sweetlysmitten.com
Mexico Restaurant
Part of the community for 23 years, Mexico Restaurant offers a great menu selection with something for everyone. Using the freshest ingredients to cook your favorite dishes, it’s no wonder this is Richmond’s award-winning Mexican restaurant. 7162 Mechanicsville Turnpike 559-8126 | mexico-restaurant.com
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F L A V O R
Return of the Richmond Foodies!
FResh • FaMilY • Fun
On June 2, Broad Appétit returns to offer the best Richmond restaurants have to offer in one place. Over sixty local eateries will show off their culinary skills with three-dollar mini-dishes. As you graze your way down Broad Street (between Henry and Adams), wash it all down with Virginia wine and beer. Last year brought out everything from pan-seared scallops to pork belly tacos and watermelon basil pops to lavender lemonade. Also, check out local art, produce from local farmers, and live music and cooking demonstrations. Whet your appetite at www.broadappetit.com. RVA Street Foodies, a collaboration of Richmond food trucks and carts, are gearing up for great summer weather with a full calendar of events. Many of these gourmet trucks already have a following.
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Weekly food courts are being held all around town such as Hardywood Park Brewery (Thursdays), Center of the Universe Brewing Company in Ashland (Wednesdays), Chesterfield Towne Center (Wednesdays), and the Virginia Historical Society (Tuesdays and Fridays). Watch their schedule at www.rvastreetfoodies.com to nosh on a variety of foods such as barbecue, tacos, crepes, burgers, Thai, and more! If you fall in love with the dishes offered by Richmond’s food trucks and carts at the weekly food courts, stop by Center of the Universe Brewing in Ashland from Thursday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. They will have at least one truck out each night to pair with their craft beers in the tasting room or in the beer garden. n
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Studio Four:
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Ershter Vals and Chasing Cello
Landmark Theater broadwayrichmond.com
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Studio Theatre
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richmondballet.com
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Firkin Friday Hardywood Brewery hardywood.com
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Broad Appétit
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Connects Federal Credit Union Corporate 4-Miler
11th Annual Moonlight Magic
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Summer Solstice Wine Festival
Henricus Dauber Dash
Grayhaven Winery hovawinetrail.com
Henricus Historical Park sportsbackers.com
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IN SEARCH OF
Seafood
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Island Mahi
Arroz con Mariscos
Islamorada Fish Company
Mexico Restaurant
An eight ounce serving of mahi mahi is grilled to perfection and covered in a special Teriyaki sauce and served with wild rice and the vegetable of the day. 11550 N. Lakeridge Pkwy | 496-4800 restaurants.basspro.com/fishcompany
Shrimp and scallops are deliciously grilled with our special ranchero sauce and cheese, served over a bed of Mexican white rice and guacamole salad. 10321 West Broad Street | 559-8126 mexico-restaurant.com
Ultimate Seafood Trio
Awful Platter
Calabash Seafood Restaurant
Awful Arthur’s Seafood Co.
Broiled lobster, scallops and shrimp are served with hushpuppies and two sides. 7514 Lee Davis Road | 746-8630 www.calabash-seafood.com
Awful Platter with crab cake, scallops and shrimp with mashed potatoes and green beans. 6078 Mechanicsville Turnpike | 559-4370 www.awfularthurs.com
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F E A T U R E
The Skins Come to Richmond!
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When looking for additional sports-related venues in Richmond, metro sports fans will be thrilled to know that NFL pro football is now a local reality. Starting this season, the Washington Redskins and quarterback Robert Griffin III (RG3) will hold their annual pre-season training camp in the city of Richmond at the new Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center located directly behind the Science Museum.
This new state-of-the-art practice facility is already under construction
training camp; practice times range between sixty minutes and two hours.
and is expected to be finished by June 30th, well in time for the July/August
After each practice, fans may have the opportunity to get autographs and
camp. Ground has already been broken on the roughly ten million dollar
take photos of their favorite players. Admission is free. More information re-
complex that will include two full-size natural grass fields, a natural grass
garding training camp will be posted on the team’s website closer to the
drill field, and a large building with locker rooms and related training space.
start of camp.
The plan also includes a building to house a Bon Secours Richmond
The Redskins have long enjoyed a large local fan following in the great-
Health System sports medicine and men’s health center that will serve as
er Richmond area, in part due to a Virginia connection through the Allen
a valuable community resource for the general public. The Redskins, who
family. George Allen, father of Bruce Allen, Redskins’ general manager and
have agreed to utilize this location for at least the next eight years, plan to
former Virginia Governor George Allen Jr., was a Hall of Fame head coach for
announce their July/August training schedule sometime around mid-May.
the Washington Redskins for seven years (overall record 116-47-5). During
Bruce Allen, Redskins’ GM, believes that an important aspect of the move
his tenure, the “Over the Hill Gang” that included players like quarterback
from Ashburn, Virginia, to Richmond will be the improvements for fans.
Billy Kilmer and linebacker Jack Pardee took the team to the NFC Champi-
“With the leadership of Bon Secours Health System, combined with the support from Governor McDonnell, Mayor Jones and our other outstand-
onship and an appearance in Super Bowl VII against the Miami Dolphins. Virginia is “full of Redskins fans.”
ing community partners, we are creating a world-class facility that will set the standard of excellence for training camp experiences in all of professional sports,” said Washington Redskins Executive Vice President / General Manager Bruce Allen. “The Washington Redskins are excited for camp to commence this summer in Richmond, especially at a state-of-the-art facility built with our loyal fans in mind.” During Training Camp, fans are invited to several open practices, which will be announced by the team at a later date, highlighted by the team’s Fan Appreciation Day. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Two practice sessions are tentatively scheduled for each day of
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Even for those locals who are not Redskins fans—Richmond also has significant fan clubs/fan bases following the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, to cite two well-known examples—having an NFL team move to Richmond for part of its formal activities is a big deal. The Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center plans also include a new city park to enhance the both the training camp experience for and year round benefits for residents. According to WWBT, final plans for the park were released recently, and include “a three-tier outdoor amphitheater, walking trails and a vita course.” Local residents and others are mourning the loss of older trees taken down for the project, although the science museum has pledged to supply
ing to deal with parking concerns, which have plagued many city revival issues.
identification markers for the new trees that will be planted, and the Mayor’s
“I look forward to welcoming the Redskins to Richmond this summer.
office has been quick to reassure that new trees will replace those taken
Thanks to a great partnership between the team, Mayor Jones and the City
down. The office of Economic and Community Development is also promis-
of Richmond, and Bon Secours, the Redskins will have a top-notch practice facility here in Virginia’s capital city,” said Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell. “This is a winwin for Richmond and Virginia. Through last year’s agreement, the Redskins are keeping their corporate headquarters in Loudoun County and their summer training camp in Virginia. This agreement means more jobs in Virginia, more revenue for the state, localities and businesses, and more opportunities for Virginians to see their Redskins in action. Hail to the Redskins, we can’t wait for July.” Richmond sports fans will likely see it in more simple terms: The NFL and RG3 are coming to Richmond! n
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summer learning F E A T U R E
KEEP LEARNING FUN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER
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By Erin Pittman ew days of the year bring as much joy to children as the last day of school. Freedom from classrooms, teachers and homework for nearly three months cause smiles and uncontrollable
excitement in most kids. Parents, however, should be prepared to keep learning going all summer long. As fun and free as summer can be, it is widely known in the education up to two and a half months back on their skills, especially math and reading. But fear not, vigilant parents, with a little creativity you can disguise learning as fun, family activities and trips that your children will beg to participate in. Here are a few sneaky ideas to get you started on a summer filled with learning and growth.
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community that it’s also a time of major learning loss, setting many children
1. Spend time in a garden. Again, provide a journal for note-taking, and use a digital camera to capture favorite flowers, plants and design ideas. Find out all you can about what each plant needs to thrive. Return home with you data, and prepare to start your own garden. Have your child help with the budget, measuring the plot, spacing and planting the seeds, and all maintenance and harvesting throughout the season. Use age appropriate methods of tracking your harvested veggies, fruits and flowers, and you’ve covered math, science, writing and life skills all
2. Visit an amusement park You, the parent, may even be fooled here, but opportunities for learning abound in this amusement park of thrills and excitement. Start by requiring your children to grab maps and be the tour guides for the day. Voila! Their map reading skills are put to good use! Busch Gardens offers a quick trip to seven “countries,” allowing you to teach about the people, foods, architecture,
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in one project!
and other features of other lands. Steer your discussions toward the rides and ask questions about how they work, identifying pulley systems and talking about acceleration. Attend The Secret Life of Predators Animal Show, or book an up-close tour for behind-the-scenes action.
3. Take a trip to the zoo. with notebooks for fact gathering. Compile age appropriate information during your visit to answer questions like: How many mammals and reptiles did we see? How many carnivores, omnivores and herbivores did we encounter? Graph the data when you get home. Making hypotheses beforehand and checking them afterwards could add even more to the scientific experience. Have kids choose their favorite animal and do some research at home to learn more about its life in the wild. (Continued on page 24)
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4. Explore museums. Richmond is certainly not lacking for museums to discover. From the Children’s Museum for the youngest kiddos to the Science, Aviation and Civil War museums for older ones, there is something for everyone. A museum trip could easily compile hands-on math, science, reading and history into Photo: Travis Fillerton © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
one learning-filled day. Who knows? It just might trigger further reading and researching, as well!
5. Spend time at a park. Being outside pleases most active kids. Add a journal, collection bag and a digital camera, and explore a path on a nature walk. Gather pretty, puzzling and unique “artifacts” during your walk – or photograph them if this is more appropriate. At home, identify your treasures and compile them into a journal or onto a poster, showcasing your adventure. This project requires research and computer skills, reading, writing, science and creativity.
6. Try out art and music lessons. Don’t forget the arts this summer. Art and music activities help your child
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express themselves in alternate ways and are fun! Take this time to allow them
vacation: have them do the budgeting, mapping and other relevant planning.
to follow their passion with an arts or craft class in their favorite medium, or
Have your social butterfly create a newsletter for family and friends, complete
fine-tune their musical interests with music or voice lessons. Music and art
with reports from sporting events, movie reviews and family happenings.
enhance problem solving and critical thinking skills, encourage goal-setting
Create your own summer reading program complete with rewards and a book
and refine cognitive and creative skills.
swap with friends to keep your kids reading and to spark their interest in new
7. Teach kids daily at home.
books. Keeping kids learning all summer long doesn’t have to involve work-
There are also plenty of simple activities to keep kids learning at home.
books, sitting still or lots of resistance. Using these ideas and a few of your
Perhaps they are budding meteorologists and might like to create a summer
own, you’ll successfully work on your child’s math, reading and writing skills,
weather journal. For gamers, find websites that cleverly disguise the edu-
give memorable lessons in science, history and the arts, and prevent summer
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H O U S E
Earth, Stone & Sky Elegant outdoor living and hardscape design features sculptural and integrated elements, and fresh interpretations of traditional motifs. Design by Vicki O’Neal, VSLD/ installation by Top Notch Construction.
A
s a designer, I find it so very interesting that styles and trends come and go—in fashion, interior design, landscape design, and pretty much any aspect of culture one can imagine. Not so long ago, concrete patios were in fashion. For an outdoor
living space, it was very desirable to have a screened-in porch. Both of those features went out of vogue, and an elevated deck became the hardscape of preference. The contemporary landscape style of choice has reverted back to a new incarnation of the patio, and for very good reasons, screened
applied, and the joints are mortared. For the
porches are in high demand once again.
dry or sand set method, the final stone surface
In many areas and until recently most homes have a deck attached.
By Vicki O’Neal, ASID, CID, VSLD
base and the joints are filled with sand, tiny
logical and practical solution, and new features have improved design
gravel, stone dust, or polymeric sand. With the
options. Although wood decks are always manageable with good
exception of polymeric sand, dry set installa-
maintenance, they have inherent challenges including deterioration,
tions are frequently referred to as permeable,
splintering, and warping. A typical aesthetic challenge of decks is the
meaning the joints allow water to perk into
standard picket railing. The rails frequently block important views and
the ground. Permeable installations are the
are not very attractive visually. Decks are also physically confining,
favored environmentally friendly choice and
with the sides and boundaries often creating a bit of an encumbered
help to control drainage.
the deck and creating an altogether new landscape and hardscape style and visual, both aesthetically and functionally.
HARDSCAPE OPTIONS Outdoor living and hardscapes comprise both vertical and
Information in articles written by Vicki O’Neal is intended for general reference only.
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE BEAUTIFUL For any hardscape and outdoor living space, managing drainage is crucial, and issues should be addressed and corrected
horizontal elements, each with specific design options, construction
prior to installation. The biggest challenges to
requirements, and aesthetic characteristics. Horizontal features course
the longevity of any exterior stone or masonry
the surfaces of patios and walks, pool surrounds, creek beds, stairs,
patio, especially one installed using the wet
and elevated elements such as benches, wall caps, and countertops.
set method, is our area’s erratic weather
Horizontal surfaces are more susceptible to damage from cracking,
and frequent freezing/ thawing cycles and
staining, and wear. Vertical features are the faces of decorative and
settlement. If water gets into any joint or
retaining walls, benches, fireplaces and firepits, outdoor kitchens, and
opening, it will expand as it freezes and cause
built-in planters, etc.
cracking. With repeated weather cycles, the
For horizontal elements such as patios and walks, there are two
cracking becomes more and more problematic
basic types of installation methods: wet set and dry or sand set. There
and may eventually pose a tripping hazard.
are reasons why one method or the other might be a better choice for
It’s always best to take extra care to ensure
your specific project. Those decisions are based on site conditions,
preparatory steps and procedures are
climate, and other considerations.
followed to avoid failures as well as costly and
Wet set and dry set installations both start with excavation to 6” or more below the desired height of the finished surface. A 4” base of
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is installed directly on the sand or stone dust
There are some sites and situations where a deck is still the most
feeling. When possible and desirable, I frequently suggest removing
Vicki O'Neal, owner of FORM & FUNCTION, provides commercial and residential interior and landscape design. She is a professional member of ASID, VA Certified Interior Designer (CID), Master Gardener, and a VA Certified Landscape Designer (VSLD) and a Horticulturist. 804.897.8558 FandFdesign.com
concrete slab to which the stone surface is
disruptive repairs. In contrast, dry set hardscapes are very
gravel called crusher run is installed, followed by 2” of sand or stone
forgiving over time. They can move naturally
dust. The wet set method proceeds with a mortar base or reinforced
if there is any settlement, growth of tree roots, MAY/JUNE 2013
with ease. There are many interlocking shapes, making installation a breeze. BRICK and other masonry units also make classic and beautiful hardscapes and may be installed via either method. Patterns, shapes, and colors of any of these material types offer grand opportunities to create fun styles including geometric motif, unusual configurations, and borders. Kits are available for precut medallions and other inset features and accents. How about a labyrinth? That would be unique! When considering patterns and ornamentation, think about how placement of furniture and other items on the patio will impact the total look of the area and how it will appear from different vantage points. I am always cautious to keep the design balanced so that Dry stack natural stone retaining walls create an integrated landscape com-
features don’t compete with one another. Keep the material palette
ponent and provide areas for accent planting. The dry creek and boulders
cohesive and uncomplicated.
help to slow down water run-off while integrating a harmonious look. Design and installation by Vicki O’Neal, VSLD.
THE SOFTER SIDE One last type of stone installation is what I call free-laid. The natural stone is simply laid on the ground or lawn and positioned
or other disturbance. If there is some movement, areas of stone may
in either a free-form or geometric fashion, without undue regard to
simply be lifted out, the base adjusted, and the stone reinstalled. It is a
layout conventions. Irregular stone is a particularly attractive choice for
bit of a process, but much less so than wet set repairs. This method may
an informal look. I especially love this casual feeling for pathways and
also be a DIY project for the adventurous homeowner.
more relaxed patio settings. If laid in grass, the sod may be removed
CHOICES, CHOICES Stone and masonry selections for hardscapes have never been
and the stone set on the ground, creating a relatively level surface with the lawn. This allows the lawn mower to run right over the path
more plentiful. The direction your project takes essentially starts
or patio, simplifying maintenance and edging tasks. If laid on a sand
with the decision between manmade pavers or natural stone. Site
base or bare ground, infill soil should be placed between the stones
conditions and budgets may drive some of the choices, and sometimes
for leveling. All of these options are particularly beautiful with the use
a combination of materials is used. All have advantages, disadvantages,
of tiny ground cover plantings between the stones, such as specific
and artistic considerations.
perennials, herbs, or sedums. Choose carefully—some plants hold up
NATURAL STONE comes in a wide assortment of types and aesthetics. In recent years, stone sourced from locations around the globe has expanded the available options dramatically. Bluestone and
far better to foot traffic than others!
INSTALLATION IS EVERYTHING Beautiful outdoor living scapes and landscape designs can
slate are favorites ‘round here, but they are some of the softer and more
be conceived on paper, but the trick lies in interpretation and
vulnerable choices. Bluestone is now available with a heat-treated
implementation. There is a massive gap between design conception
surface that minimizes possible flaking. Natural stone should be sealed
and the completion of a project. Many pitfalls line the path, and there
every couple of years to protect and restore appearance.
are critical steps in the process that can make or break the long-term
MANMADE PAVERS are also available in a wide array of colors,
outcome. I mention these issues because the lowest price may cost
shapes, and sizes. One of the advantages of pavers is that they are
much more in the final analysis. Project management and proper
designed and manufactured for their intended purpose and fit together
execution of a design is the cost-effective choice in the long run! n
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