Enjoy your yard even more by adding a patio 5 things to consider when planning your perfect backyard getaway By Jennifer Huberdeau
Did you contemplate upgrading your backyard last summer, only to find that patio materials were scarce to non-existent? If so, you’re not alone. “With everyone staying home because of COVID, there was an uptick in demand for patios and, halfway through the season, suppliers ran out of pavers,” said Dean Maynard, founder/owner of Maynard Landscape and Design in Lanesborough, Mass. The demand is expected to be just as great this summer, but supplies are expected to be able to keep pace this time around. “We’re expecting another great year,” Maynard said. But, as with any home improvement project, there are a number of items that need to be considered before work can get underway. Before heading out to your local landscape and design center, here are a few details to think about:
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