St. Louis Landscaping News
Small Job–Big Results: Garden Wall
The Beauty of Retaining Walls We love small jobs that yield big results! We tore out the old worn down railroad tie wall and replaced with a Versa Lok 6” Non-Tumbled...
Bella Estate Patio & Versa Lok Wall
What a Difference! This home had an old deck that was beginning to fail. It wasn't just an eye-sore, it was about to be unsafe for use. The Big Bend Landscaping Team...
New CityStone Supra Outdoor Living Space
Look at those beautiful pavers! The homeowner wanted an updated and much larger outdoor living space. We started by tearing out their old concrete patio and steps,...
Proud Sponsor of the Rockwood Summit Girls Lacrosse Team
Big Bend Landscaping is proud to sponsor the Rockwood Summit Girls Lacrosse Team for 2024.And we love the shirts too!
New Outdoor Living Space (Part II)
The second half of an outdoor living project that included a patio we completed in four days. We loved how this one turned out and so did the homeowner!
New Outdoor Living Space in Four Short Days (Part I)
After Project TIME TO COMPLETE: 4 Days From no patio to new patio in less than a week! All it needs now is a fire place and some outdoor lighting. before project
Century Old Rebuild in Six Days
We're really proud of this one! The Big Bend Landscaping Team tore out an old deck and an unstable 100 year old stone wall in order to replaced them with a...
Complete Backyard Makeover In One Week
This project was driven by a mixture of necessity and the wish to make the property more attractive. The homeowners wanted to level out their yard enough to be able to...
COMPLETED PROJECT: Back Yard Patio, Seating Wall & Lighting
Pavers: Unilock Bristol Valley pavers in Steel Mountain color with a Slate soldier course border. Seating Wall and columns: Unilock Lineo block in midnight. Lights:...
Transforming Small Backyards with Patios, Walkways, and Fire Pits
Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Your Small Backyard Many backyards in the St. Louis area can be described as “small” or—in real estate speak — “intimate.” And they...
A Thing Of Beauty: Using A Retaining Wall As A Drainage Solution
Retaining walls are remarkable things. A true engineering feat that came into existence shortly after mankind packed up his favorite possessions, moved into his first...
NEW Big Bend Landscaping Logo
We’re very proud of the history of Big Bend Landscaping and all we’ve accomplished since it was founded. We thought it was time for a logo refresh, to bring the “face”...
COMPLETED PROJECT: NEW Unilock Patio
This beautiful new patio is constructed out of Unilock products. The finished project gives this customer a large new outdoor area to enjoy year round....
COMPLETED PROJECT: Beacon Hill Flagstone Paver Patio
This large outdoor living space is being put to good use by our amazing customers. For this project, we used Unilock Beacon Hill Flagstone Pavers. The Patio measures...
Presenting Custom Patio Covers & Patio Roofing by Renaissance
Big Bend Landscaping is already known throughout the St. Louis region for our beautifully designed outdoor living spaces, fire pits, walkways, and more. Our workmanship...
COMPLETED PROJECT: Black Hills Rustic Natural Stone
For this project, we tore out the old existing landscaping in both the front and back of the home and replaced it with new landscape. We added new edging made of Black...
Winterize Your Outdoor Living Space
It’s December in Missouri and that means lots of wet, cold weather (and possibly snow). If you haven’t already started, it’s time to winterize your outdoor living space...
COMPLETED PROJECT: Keystone Panorama
We just completed this seating wall with columns in PLACE. Details: Keystone Panorama Pavers. Color: Bethany Ledge with a slate sailor course. Made our of Versa...
Using Fire Pits and Fireplaces During The Holidays
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that the holidays are upon us. And you’re either thinking about how you want to celebrate or you’ve already...
COMPLETED PROJECT: Pool Deck
This client wanted us to create a new pool deck and patio area. We used paver stone to accomplish this, which adds curb appeal and stands up to weather extremes.
Big Bend Landscaping Team Golf Cannon
Big Bend Landscaping Team Golf Cannon
How Do Outdoor Fire Pits Work?
In the fall, many of us at Big Bend Landscaping enjoy sitting in our backyards in front of our fire pits with something hot to drink in our hand while visiting with our...
COMPLETED PROJECT: Driveway Sidewalk & Patio
New front porch overlay done. New porcelain was laid over existing concrete porches to give it a much needed facelift. Materials: Belgard Origins 2.0 in Mantle...
COMPLETED PROJECT: Lakeside Patio
We removed brush from lake front and installed white Gabion rock to clean up the shoreline and then installed a paver patio to overlook the lake....
COMPLETED PROJECT: Beautiful Outdoor Living Area With A Fire Pit
Another completed job. Very nice materials.Pavers: Unilock Beacon Hill Smooth in Champagne color Wall: Unilock Lineo block in River color with Unilock Ledgestone in...
COMPLETED PROJECT: New Grand Entry
New front porch overlay done. New porcelain was laid over existing concrete porches to give it a much needed facelift. Materials: Belgard Origins 2.0 in Mantle...
Ways To Use Your Fire Pit In The Fall And Winter
It’s September in St Louis, the kids are either heading back to school or will be soon, and you’re probably wondering if the relentless heat is ever going to end. Let...
COMPLETED PROJECT: Steps & Walkway
Materials: Steps: Versa lok 6” tumbled standards in Sandstone color Walkway: Concrete with broom finish.
Patio and Walkway Installation Ideas For Your Home
For over twenty-five years, the designers and builders with Big Bend Landscaping have had the pleasure of working with St Louis area homeowners to create beautiful...
Five Ways To Use Your Outdoor Living Space This Summer
July is here! And with it comes fun in the sun (and the shade): BBQs, picnics, swimming, and evenings beneath the stars. And while there are lots of vacation...
The Benefits Of Adding Lighting To A Landscaping Project
With spring’s arrival and summer within sight here in St. Louis, Big Bend Landscaping’s schedule is filling up fast. And not just with work, but with events like...
Dream with us: Creating An Outdoor Living Space
There are dreamers and there are planners; the planners make their dreams come true. -Edwin Louis Cole-March is a great time to begin creating an outdoor living space....
Small Backyard Patio Ideas That Will Transform Your Outdoor Space
It’s all about perspective. If you’ve looked at blogs, ads, and magazines with pictures of large outdoor living spaces, then looked out at your much smaller backyard...
Get Your Yard Ready For Spring: Seasonal Clean up in ten easy steps
No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. Hal BorlandWelcome to March! The signs are all there. Spring is just over the horizon. The crocuses are up and you...
Big Bend Landscaping Spring Survey 2023
The official start to Spring is only days away now. Time to shake off the ice, snow and frigid temperatures and plan ahead for warmer weather and all the good it brings...
Five Backyard Drainage Solutions: When It Rains, It Pours
Despite the forecast, live like it's spring! -Lilly Pulitzer It’s February in St. Louis, and that means spring is almost upon us. And with spring comes rain and...
Change Your Yard: Eight Reasons to Build a Retaining Wall and Add a Drainage System
This landscaping feature remains a popular solution to a lot of homeowner headaches. And these days, they’re built out of a variety of materials, including wood (timbers), masonry, poured concrete, and interlocking concrete blocks called pavers. They can just be utilitarian or they can be attractive AND utilitarian. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re either wondering if one of these will solve a problem you’re having or if it could prevent one you haven’t had yet.
How to Use your patio this winter: Five Winter Patio Ideas
The good times are just beginning! With just a little planning, you can continue to use your patio this winter. Here are just a few winter patio ideas! Image...
Nine Reasons to Hire a Professional Fencing Contractor
When you think about fences, what comes to mind? “Good fences make good neighbors.” (Robert Frost) “Don’t fence me in…” (Roy Rogers) “I'm just sittin' on a fence,”...
Outdoor Living Space Decorating Ideas for the Holidays
If you’re here because you're in search of outdoor living space decorating ideas for the holidays, welcome and come on in! If you’re here because the holidays are on...
Do You Need a Seating Wall?
Of all the paver features we build for customers, seating walls, also known as sitting walls, or just “seat walls” are by far the most versatile and the easiest to customize. Big Bend Landscaping has built a lot of these and no two are the same.
Reasons to Install A Fire Pit: How You Can Use a Fire Pit in the Fall
It's Fall o'clock! Do You Know where your fire pit is? Big Bend Landscaping has been serving the St. Louis area for more than 25 years, and not once has one of...
More Reasons to Install a Fire Pit: Fire Pit Party Ideas for Fall
It’s fire pit party season! September is here, the kids are in school or will be soon, and you’re looking in the back of your closet for sweaters to wear in the...
Ten Reasons to Add a Fire Pit to Your Outdoor Living Space
Big Bend Landscaping builds a lot of fire pits for our St. Louis area clients and we have yet to hear any of them say, “Gosh! I sure am sorry I have a fire pit now.” Most people can’t believe they ever lived without one. When you add a fire pit to your outdoor living space, you create an entirely new reason to enjoy your yard. Fire pits are useful for many reasons—more than we have time to discuss today. So we are sharing just ten of our favorites.
I’m Just Here for the BBQ
When you think about how you want to spend July 4th, what are the first things that come to mind? Firework displays and sparklers, right? An outdoor gathering with...
Cool Ways to Use Your Outdoor Living Space in the Heat of Summer
Big Bend Landscaping is here with some cool upgrade suggestions that will help you better use your outdoor living space during these summer months.
Enhance Curb Appeal and Safety With Our Outdoor Lighting Solutions
Whether it’s a small cottage or an expansive outdoor living space, Big Bend Landscaping can help you increase your safety and enhance your beautiful landscaping! We provide high quality outdoor lighting to customers in the St. Louis area!
Building a Concrete Paver Walkway
Building a concrete paver walkway can turn your yard from ho-hum into an extraordinary outdoor space. If you live in the St. Louis area and are considering adding a...
Best Outdoor Party Ideas: Ten Steps to Throwing a Great Outdoor Party
Big Bend Landscaping Agrees: It’s Time to Celebrate! Let’s be honest—it’s been a long winter and a wet spring. But sunny days are ahead! And with warmer months on the...
Outdoor Lighting by Big Bend Landscaping
There are many benefits when you add outdoor lights by Big Bend Landscaping to your property. We encourage our clients to add lighting to all their outdoor living...
Prep Your Yard for Spring: 9 Tips from Big Bend Landscaping
“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson described the weather in March perfectly. Especially the weather in the...
Plan Your Outdoor Living Space Today
St. Louis is warming up and our calendar is filling up with outdoor living projects. If you’re thinking about an enhancement to your backyard, it’s never too early to plan.
Why Build a Retaining Wall? Six Solutions to Landscaping Problems
There are a number of reasons Big Bend Landscaping will build a retaining wall for one of our customers. The hilly landscape and the weather in the St. Louis area present problems easily solved by this useful outdoor feature.
Big Bend Spring Survey 2023
Why Build a Retaining Wall? Six Ways to Dress Up Your Yard
There are many perfectly good reasons to build a retaining wall. For the most part, Big Bend Landscaping in St. Louis focuses on the most practical aspects. Like flood...
Change Your Life: Ten Beautiful Retaining Wall Ideas
Big Bend Landscaping presents: a brief list of beautiful retaining wall ideas for your enjoyment. There are many more where these came from. We just couldn’t fit them...
Prepare Your Outdoor Living Space for Winter
Big Bend Landscaping wants to help you prepare your outdoor living space for winter weather. And winter in St. Louis often means lots of ice and snow. We know you’ve invested a lot of time and money in your yard, and we want to help you protect it. It might seem like a bit of a hassle, but it’s worth your time.
Why Add a Seating Wall?
If you live in the St. Louis area and are planning to add a seating wall to your yard, or want more information about what they are, Big Bend Landscaping has your...
Retaining Wall System is a Landscaping Tool
Retaining walls are landscaping tools. St Louis customers ask Big Bend Landscaping to build retaining wall systems for them a variety of reasons. Most of them want to...
Use Your Paver Fire Pit In Every Season
One of Big Bend Landscaping’s most popular outdoor living features that can be used in every season are paver fire pits. Customers love the element of intimacy they...
Outdoor Living Space With Belgard Mega Arbel Pavers
Recently, Big Bend Landscaping built a terrific outdoor living space with a Belgard Mega Arbel pavers patio for a St. Louis client. We consider it an honor to help...
Add a Fire Pit to Your Outdoor Space
When you add a fire pit to your outdoor living space or patio, you reap many benefits. For instance, have you ever been sitting in your backyard on a chilly fall...
The Story of the Beacon Hill Paver Patio
Not long ago, Big Bend Landscaping built a Beacon Hill paver patio for a St. Louis family who’d just added a new room to their home. Adding a new addition to your home...
Why You Need an Outdoor Kitchen
Building outdoor living spaces is Big Bend Landscaping’s business. So it goes without saying that we’re pretty big fans of the whole idea of rooms without walls. And...
Retaining Walls: Function and Beauty
When it comes to retaining walls, function and beauty don't have to be mutually exclusive. Big Bend Landscaping believes purpose and beauty should go hand in hand. For...
Seven Reasons to Add a Paver Walkway
A paver walkway is a picturesque addition to any landscape. And Big Bend Landscaping builds some of the best in St. Louis! Here are just seven of the many reasons you...