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General

Essential Fall Cleanup and Patio Maintenance Tips for Durham Yards

Durham homeowners know that fall is the perfect time to give your yard a thorough cleanup and maintenance treatment that helps protect your investment and prepare your outdoor spaces for the changing weather. 

From pruning and leaf removal to cleaning and sealing your patio, here are some professional tips to help you keep your yard in top shape this season. 

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Hardscape

Extend Patio Season in Durham, CT: How to Keep Your Outdoor Living Space Comfortable This Fall

Fall in New England is all about crisp air, colorful leaves, and cozy evenings; but, for many homeowners, it can also feel like the end of patio season. At Torrison Stone & Garden, we can help make your outdoor living space enjoyable well into autumn. From custom stone fire pits to seasonal plantings, our team offers premium outdoor design and build services in Durham, CT, and surrounding areas to help you make the most of your yard this fall. 

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An image of a hardscape project completed by Torrison Stone and Garden.  A beautiful outdoor living space can be seen featuring a firepit, an l-shaped seating area with a table, a pillar-style heater for cooler months, a grilling area, a shade umbrella, a

Hardscape

How Hardscaping Transforms Your Outdoor Living Space

Your yard has the potential to be so much more than just grass and a few shrubs. With the right blend of hardscaping and garden design, your outdoor living space can become an extension of your home—functional, stylish, and built for relaxation and entertaining. At Torrison Stone & Garden, serving Durham, CT, and the surrounding areas, we specialize in turning ordinary yards into extraordinary landscapes.

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Hardscape

Outdoor Kitchen Design in Durham, CT | Summer Living with Stone & Style

Imagine stepping outside into a warm Durham evening, drink in hand, the grill sizzling, and friends gathered around your stone kitchen island.  At Torrison Stone & Garden, we specialize in designing custom outdoor kitchens that are just as functional as they are beautiful, tailored to your yard, lifestyle, and the unique needs of our New England climate. 

Whether you’re dreaming big or looking for smart ways to make your existing space work harder, this guide will help you visualize what’s possible, and how to get started. 

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A Connecticut backyard space with low-maintenance plants in lines with stonework, stone pathways and patios. The sitting area has cozy chairs surrounding a firepit for year-round enjoyment

Landscaping

Low-Maintenance Landscape Ideas with Stone & Plants in Durham, CT

When summer hits in Durham, CT, you shouldn't be spending all your time weeding, watering, and mowing instead of relaxing. A high-maintenance landscape can rob you of that summer joy and leave you with the summer-time blues.

At Torrison Stone & Garden, we help homeowners across Durham and surrounding communities design outdoor spaces that look incredible and are easy to maintain—season after season.

In this article, you’ll discover simple, smart ideas for pairing stone and plants to create a low-maintenance landscape that fits your lifestyle, and Connecticut’s changing seasons.

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Hardscape

Top Trends in Outdoor Kitchens and Entertainment Areas in Connecticut

In Durham, Connecticut, and surrounding areas, outdoor living has evolved from a casual backyard setup to a full-fledged lifestyle statement. Homeowners are investing more than ever in custom outdoor spaces that blend luxury, function, and nature. With Connecticut’s beautiful, yet sometimes unpredictable, four-season climate, designing outdoor spaces for year-round enjoyment is a growing priority.

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Luxurious backyard poolscape featuring a sparkling blue in-ground pool with a built-in sun shelf, two white lounge chairs under a bright blue umbrella, and surrounding striped loungers on modern turf-and-paver pads, bordered by lush green lawn and landsca

Hardscape

Backyard Pool Ideas That Work in Connecticut Spaces (Without Wasting an Inch!)

Dreaming of the perfect pool patio? Whether you’ve got a tight backyard or tricky terrain, there are smart, stylish ways to turn your space into a personal retreat. In this blog, we share pool patio ideas that work beautifully in Connecticut, plus expert tips from the team at Torrison Stone & Garden.

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Landscaping

7 Signs Your Landscape Needs a Pro: When DIY Isn't Enough in Durham, CT

A well-maintained yard is more than just curb appeal—it’s an extension of your home, a reflection of your lifestyle, and an investment in your property. But sometimes, no matter how green your thumb is or how often you spend weekends pulling weeds, DIY landscaping just isn’t enough. Especially in a place like Connecticut, where seasonal changes, drainage issues, and New England terrain add complexity to outdoor care.

In this guide, we’ll cover 7 clear signs that it’s time to call in professional landscaping and maintenance services in Durham, CT. From patchy lawns to drainage problems, we’ll help homeowners identify the tipping point when expert help makes all the difference.

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