Hardscape
Bluestone vs. Pavers: What Actually Holds Up in Coastal CT
Salt air, freeze-thaw and shade moss all change the answer. Here's how we choose patio material for Norwalk properties — and where each one disappoints.
July 28, 2026 6 min
Field Notes
The Earthworks Blog
What we've learned building stone and gardens in Connecticut weather.
Masonry
Why Retaining Walls Fail (It's Almost Never the Stone)
Nine out of ten failed walls we rebuild had no drainage stone, no filter fabric and no weep outlet. A look behind the face of a wall that lasts.
July 9, 2026 5 min
Planting
12 Plants That Thrive in Fairfield County Front Yards
Deer-resistant, salt-tolerant and forgiving of clay. Our go-to list for beds that still look intentional in February.
June 22, 2026 7 min
Drainage
Standing Water After Every Storm? Start Here
Before you install a drain, find out where the water comes from. A simple three-step diagnosis you can do with a hose and a level.
June 3, 2026 6 min
Lighting
Landscape Lighting Mistakes That Make a Yard Look Cheap
Even spacing, cool white bulbs and lights aimed at nothing. What to do instead so the stonework carries the night.
May 14, 2026 4 min
Seasonal
Spring Checklist for Your Patio, Walls and Beds
Ten minutes of inspection in April prevents a rebuild in October. What to look for after a Connecticut winter.
April 30, 2026 5 min
Questions About Your Own Yard?
Skip the research — have a Norwalk foreman look at it in person, free.