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System Pavers’ top four outdoor living trends for spring

Wellness oriented retreats, purposeful designs and natural materials are just some of the trends homeowners are becoming increasingly conscious of.

Backfill, wrap and finish. Cover the pipe with gravel up to a few inches of grade, fold the geotextile over to separate soil from rock and finish the surface with soil, sod or decorative stone tailored to the client’s expectations. (Illustration: David Preiss)

Solving drainage problems with a French drain

A French drain is often the best — and simplest — solution to drainage issues. Here’s how to make sure your project pays off for you and your client.

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Carbour secures distribution rights for PebbleLock permeable gravel stabilization grid system

PebbleLock is a modular, interlocking permeable paving grid manufactured from 100-percent recycled plastic.

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HNA returns to Louisville, Ky., with education, demos and sold out exhibits

A host of educational opportunities and another sold-out trade show floor took top billing at Hardscape North America 2025.

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Granum becomes premier software partner for the 2026 Hardscaper Showcase Tour

The Hardscaper Showcase Tour will visit 23 cities in North America, attracting thousands of contractors for hands-on demonstrations and more.

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ACM Chemistries launches Optimized Paver Technology initiative

The program is designed to educate hardscape contractors and assist them in upselling homeowners on higher-value concrete pavers for their outdoor projects.

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