--- title: "Greensward LLC — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/greensward-llc-pfvwus-pf~1326109632 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1326109632.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Greensward LLC" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5563edc802e192f7_4936-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "16152 Rogers Road, Culpeper, Virginia 22701, United States" latitude: 38.5117 longitude: -77.9928 phone: "(540) 825-7570" website: http://greenswardllc.com rating: 4.4 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 88 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # Greensward LLC Original Houzz profile: [Greensward LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/greensward-llc-pfvwus-pf~1326109632) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Culpeper, VA - **Serves:** Spotsylvania, Charlottesville, Manassas, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Warrenton, Orange, Louisa, Haymarket, Brightwood, Ruckersville, Remington, Round Hill, Boston, Mineral, Madison, Brandy Station, Palmyra, Bumpass, Castleton, Elkwood, Greene County, Jeffersonton, Lake Anna, Lignum, Marshal, Mitchells, Oakpark, Prince William, Rappahanock, Reva, Rixeyville, Stevensburg, Viewtown, Woodville - **Houzz rating:** 4.4 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Greensward LLC creates outdoor living spaces for discerning clients in Northern and Piedmont Virginia. A licensed Landscape Architect develops designs and plans for our clients and our crews of craftsmen build the spaces using high quality materials and standards. Greensward LLC holds a class A Building Contractor's License and a horticulturalist is also on staff. Greensward LLC builds outdoor kitchens, patios, pool decks, pavilions, pergolas, gardens, driveways, custom decks and more. Greensward LLC also collaborates with a custom pool builder. Greensward LLC works with a broad pallet of natural stone, exotic lumber, composite materials, and metals combined with old and modern construction techniques to deliver unique spaces for our client's enjoyment. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Landscape Maintenance - Patio Construction - Garden Design - Deck Building - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Masonry - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Landscape Lighting Installation - Deck Repair - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Pond Construction - Trellis Construction - Land Leveling & Grading - Mulching - Wood Fence Installation - Site Preparation - Excavating - Organic Gardens - Edible Gardens - Living Walls - Tree Pruning - Driveway Gate Installation - Lawn Seeding - Barn Design & Construction - Landscape Design - Outdoor Kitchen Builder - Patio Installation - Pavilion Construc - Trellis & Pergola Construction ### Areas Served - Spotsylvania - Charlottesville - Manassas - Fredericksburg - Culpeper - Warrenton - Orange - Louisa - Haymarket - Brightwood - Ruckersville - Remington - Round Hill - Boston - Mineral - Madison - Brandy Station - Palmyra - Bumpass - Castleton - Elkwood - Greene County - Jeffersonton - Lake Anna - Lignum - Marshal - Mitchells - Oakpark - Prince William - Rappahanock - Reva - Rixeyville - Stevensburg - Viewtown - Woodville ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 300,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Greensward LLC | | Address | 16152 Rogers Road, Culpeper, Virginia 22701, United States | | Phone | (540) 825-7570 | | Website | http://greenswardllc.com | | License Number | 0406001635 | | Followers on Houzz | 88 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greensward-LLC-Landscape-Design-Build-Company/242680741093 - Blog — www.greenswardllc.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Greensward LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/greensward-llc-pfvwus-pf~1326109632) - **Website:** http://greenswardllc.com - **Phone:** (540) 825-7570 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ICPI Certified Paver Installers, Eagle Bay Hardscape Hero, - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2016), for Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207) - [National Association of Landscape Professionals](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-landscape-professionals-pfvwus-pf~1351514719) - [Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interlocking-concrete-pavement-institute-pfvwus-pf~1829823913) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 — 7 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 10.0 - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 10.0 ### All 7 reviews **★ — Frank Malloy, Dec. 2023** > We spent well over $125,000. with Greensward for design and install of waterfront seawall, beach, firepits and path. It was spectacular! It was amazing! It was illegal! The entire project was built without permits from either Louisa County or Dominion Virginia Power, who owns all the land around the lake perimeter where all the landscaping was done. Dominion demanded the beach be removed. Louisa County was unable to do regular inspections of the seawall as it was being built. After the seawall was built without permit, another contractor was to come in to build the $150,000 boat house. But the seawall was cracking in an area of 30 feet between the wall and the pavers of the patio. Greensward quickly made repairs. The boat house was built and the following year, the wall started cracking again and sinking deeply. Greensward came back to do repairs. Year three was the final year of the warranty but Greensward refused to come even look. Meanwhile, the beach was also failing. The beach was supposed to have a stone perimeter but after Dominion demanded removal, The stones were moved into a wall closer to the house. The beach had a rediculous wall of 4x4 landscape timbers. Greensward came back after a year of complaints and used 6x6 lumber purchased by me. Immediately after repair, large gray boulders became exposed where there is supposed to be landscape fabric to hold sand. Landscape fabric installation is specifically listed in the contract but you can clearly see that the fabric was not installed properly. Finally, all along the project we were promised that we would have a way to get into the water from the beach for humans and for kayaks. Greensward used my 6x6 lumber to fashion some stairs which detached and started floating after a few weeks of boating season. Greensward sent one employee with a hammer to pound a single raised rebar back down on the step, which began floating again the following week. We were also told by the owner of Greenward throughout that we shouldn't "catastrophize the situation" which really didn't help with my catastrophic situation with his end results. While Greensward staff makes a nice first impression, the end results and attitude were extremely frustrating and maddening. I would steer clear of Greensward. Particularly if ANY water is involved or ANY permitting. **Comment from Greensward LLC:** > Mr. Malloy, > > 1\. Dominion Energy does not issue permits. They grant easements to use their land for recreational activities and related infrastructure. An existing beach and wall were replaced, both which already had deeded permission, which is presumably why Mr. Agee originally did not feel the need to issue a new easement. > > 2\. A ZONING permit was obtained with Louisa County for the wall and beach. Yes, they originally informed us that a new permit did not need to be issued as we were replacing the existing wall. When a different person in the department (Tom) requested that we get a permit, we did so and the plan and work was approved. No building permit was required as we were not contracted to build any structures. > > 3\. We never did anything with your 6x6s, as you were requesting changes to the beach, after our contract was fulfilled and after the zoning permit was fulfilled. Your 6x6s were left overs from your boat house construction project which was completed over a year after installation of the 4x4s per the Louisa permit. We had no contract to make modifications to the beach and declined to perform any more work for you. We further cautioned other professional landscape contractors in the area to avoid working for you. > > 4\. Yes, we not only honored our warranty and repair a small section of wall damaged by a storm and flooding, we also repaired what you called a "crack" in the patio which was caused by polymeric sand erosion. Polymeric sand is a maintenance issue and is not included in our warranty. Your failure to maintain the pavers exacerbated what would have been a 5 min maintenance task. > > 5\. I am intrigued by you showing a picture of a temporary handrail that was not in our contract and you did not pay for. > > 6\. After several years, you had some beach sand erode. What a surprise! For our maintenance customers, we typically apply sand every year or every other year. You need to apply sand to the tune of 3-4 tons every year to maintain your beach. This is not a warranty issue. This is a maintenance issue further complicated by the fact that other proposed phased drainage infrastructure further up the hill was not contracted to be built. > > 7\. Dominion Energy does not grant permission for anyone to irrigate from the lake. Louisa County will not give a final inspection approval to any dock that has irrigation infrastructure on it. And yet you have irrigation infrastructure installed after the boat house is complete and pull water from the lake...and you want to impugn Greensward LLC for supposedly doing something illegal? All our work was approved by the county. > > I suppose you did not consult with your attorney to make assertions that are written and false, because it's a crime called LIBEL. Does your better half know that you make a practice this? As the primary bread winner and money manager, she should be informed of activities that are a risk her well being. **★★★★★ — angelagrantrn, Aug. 2015** > I hired Andrew and his crew at Greensward LLC to build me a patio using pavers. What I got was an amazing outdoor retreat--more than what I imagined. I contacted two additional companies for estimates/designs and I knew without a doubt Greensward would deliver the best patio. One company drew a circle on a paper and emailed me that "design." Andrew's design came to life on paper and included shrubs, a tree, mulch, and new sod around the patio. I could picture the end product. Although Andrew got the job started, his crew finished up the job. I can't say enough about their professionalism, timeliness, and workmanship. The BEST! > I highly recommend Greensward LLC. **★★★★★ — ljgore, July 2015** > I had several companies meet with me to try to design what I could see in my mind of what I wanted our patio to look like. None of them ever could get it. Then I googled and found Andrew. His design is beyond my wildest dreams. People stop us and ask us who did our patio. His attention to detail and his knowledge of how all the trades fit in is beyond anything I have seen on other projects I have done over the years. It is beautiful during the day, but at night when the landscaping lighting comes on, it is breathtakingly beautiful. I could not be any more pleased with Andrew, Greensward and my patio. **★★★★★ — charlieheart1, Aug. 2014** > After having met with two design firms and then waiting weeks and weeks for a quote (and even being asked to pay almost $1,000 just to get an estimate for our project (outdoor fireplace), we found Greensward LLC online and met with Andrew. I could tell just from my phone conversation with him that this would be "the one." He came to our home on a Saturday morning, where we had a very comprehensive and thorough consultation with him on our project. We really appreciated how knowledgeable Andrew was on what would work, what wouldn't work, and what we should consider/reconsider for our project. He was very open to listening to our ideas and working his own ideas into what we wanted based on his extensive knowledge and experience with masonry. He even gave us a ballpark estimate just based on this first visit. After just a few days, we had our first drawing in hand, which only needed minor alterations and tweaks, because he'd captured our ideas perfectly. The work quickly started and we now have the most lovely outdoor fireplace, complete with a grill and woodbox, in our backyard. Andrew's suggestions that we consider a lighting package was perfect. At night, the fireplace glows with just the right lights to complement the fire as well as two crepe myrtle trees which are accented with lighting on each side. We are so appreciative of Andrew's help in making our backyard and home feel like vacation! **★★★★★ — tomhenninger, June 2014** > We hired Greensward LLC to build a Pavilion, sitting wall, fireplace and fire pit around our new pool. Andrew and his entire staff were professional and courteous during the entire process. We also had Greensward LLC correct a sitting wall and fix a retaining wall that was incorrectly constructed with another contractor. Again, the entire crew completed the job and made the corrections look seamless with the current construction. While Greensward was working on the construction we also had them install a drainage pipe with catch basins, grade our front lawn and seed both the front and back yard. > Andrew and the Greensward crew worked on our project over the course of a few months. The work that was done was above our expectations and exceeded the work done by a previous contractor. Andrew’s crew was always courteous and professional whenever interacting with our family. We could see the pride that they put into their work on a daily basis. > Greensward provided us a written estimate prior to any work being performed. We budgeted accordingly to this estimate and it was not exceeded unless we added to the project. Greensward completed everything within the time frame that they provide to us. > I would (and have) recommend Greensward LLC to anyone that wanted landscaping, paving, retaining walls, fireplaces, fire pits or pavilions. You can see a picture of our pavilion on Greensward LLC’s Facebook page that was taken during the Christmas Holiday. Words cannot adequately describe our satisfaction with Greensward LLC and the end product that we received. We are at the pavilion daily and enjoy sitting around the fire pit and fireplace with friends and family while the kids play in the pool. **★★★★★ — Melissa Swanson, June 2014** > Greensward LLC is a landscape design/architecture company that I would highly recommend. Their creativity and attention to detail in their craftsmanship is wonderful. They are a well rounded company capable of designing and building beautiful woodwork, stone work and landscaping. They were easy to work with, communicated well through the entire process. We now have a backyard that is a true extension to our living space, we enjoy year round and are proud to show off! **★★★★★ — THE POOL COMPANY CONSTRUCTION, Feb. 2014** > I was the swimming pool contractor for this client whom hired Greensward to build an outdoor barbeque grill area and fireplace. Andrew and his crew were always willing to work with and around my crews in order to complete the job for our client. The outdoor living spaces that he created only helped to enhance the beauty of the swimming pool and took it to another level. ## Selected projects - [Lake Anna Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-anna-living-pj-vj~1116944) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: This Techo Bloc Patio is a phased installation. Phase one includes the main patio, outdoor kitchen, spa area, and seating area. Phase two will include a pergola on the existing columns, and an outdoor fireplace with a backdrop of the lake. Details included the contrasting inlay pattern in Techo Bloc Blu 60mm pavers, with a contrasting border in Villagio pavers. - [Haymarket Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haymarket-outdoor-living-pj-vj~563984) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Mountain views and rolling hills are a wonderful backdrop for this outdoor living space in Leesburg, VA. The pergola was designed to frame the view, as well as provide a focal point from other vantage points on the property. The curved stone walls soften the lines of the home. Landscape lighting accentuates the curving lines. A sweeping staircase takes you down to a warm fire pit on a lower level, and takes advantage of the slope the home was built on. Additional boulders were placed in the hill… - [Western Red Cedar Pool Pavilion and Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-red-cedar-pool-pavilion-and-fireplace-pj-vj~444657) - Location: Spotsylvania, VA - Photos: 13 - Description: This beautiful entertaining area includes a custom-designed Western Red Cedar Pool Pavilion with stone fireplace and a simple barbecue kitchen. The ceiling of the pavilion is lined with cedar, which has a very warm color and perfectly complements the rustic stone fireplace. The columns are laid in a tight dry stack ledge stone style. The pavilion is fully wired for evening lighting. Greensward LLC also designed a custom gate and trellis. - [Outdoor Living in Leesburg](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-in-leesburg-pj-vj~720416) - Location: Leesburg, VA - Photos: 16 - Description: This project involved demolishing a poorly designed pool deck complete with palm trees a'la tropical Northern Virginia. In its place was designed an outdoor living space that mirrored the home's classic lines and colonial design heritage. A fun afterword... originally a custom pergola was planned as a second phase, however, after seeing photos of this project on our website, a representative from Brown Jordan contacted us to see if the client would consider using their pergola in exchange for us… - [Pool House and Outdoor Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-house-and-outdoor-kitchen-pj-vj~1217719) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Family cookouts are going to awesome at this pool house. Jump out of the heated pool on a cool fall evening and dry off next to the fireplace or take a quick shower inside before eating steak off the Napoleon Grill. There's a fridge to keep the drinks cool and a warming drawer to keep dinner hot. Landscape lighting and a sound system to add ambiance. Our team built a great space for sure. - [Pool Pavilion and Fire Pit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-pavilion-and-fire-pit-pj-vj~1301972) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Our company designed and installed the Pavilion, Fire Pit, and Chimney. The Pool Company, one of our collaborators, designed and built the pool. The fire pit is not a kit and was custom sawn from block to match other walls throughout the project. We integrated the pool coping as the coping for the built in seat. The natural stone on the chimney matches the stone on the raised bond beam of the pool. The colors and textures created a harmonious pleasing space. - [Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-fireplaces-pj-vj~557991) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Compilation of various fireplaces our company has designed and built. - [Pergola and Outdoor Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pergola-and-outdoor-kitchen-pj-vj~444769) - Location: Culpeper, VA - Photos: 8 - Description: The first phase of this project includes a complete dining and entertaining space, with a vision toward expanding at a later date to include a swimming pool and courtyard garden. Created with both entertaining and personal enjoyment in mind, the fireplace is wired to accomodate watching TV on a crisp fall evening, with a refrigerator nearby to stock those cold drinks. The granite topped bar has a sink with both hot and cold water, a pizza oven, as well as a gas grill. Outdoor lighting was also i… - [Leesburg Fiberon Deck, Spa, and Techo Bloc Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leesburg-fiberon-deck-spa-and-techo-bloc-patio-pj-vj~576372) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This project involved a complete overhaul of an existing deck. The old decking and railings were removed and the deck was modified to create a new spa area. Stairs were rerouted, and a new patio and wall was designed for a second entertaining area below. Lighting was installed on the stairs, railings, and along the seat walls on the patio. The deck was screened with Western Red Cedar garden lattice. The patio was built with Techo Bloc pavers and wall block, and finished with polymeric sand. Proj… - [Firepits and Small Scale Backyard Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/firepits-and-small-scale-backyard-spaces-pj-vj~569411) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Compilation of a number of backyard fire pits, suitable for town homes or as an accessory to a larger scale design. Included are custom designed curved seat walls, and a custom curved bench. Materials included Techo Bloc and Eagle Bay pavers. - [Techo Bloc Patio, Lighting and Plantings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/techo-bloc-patio-lighting-and-plantings-pj-vj~1140824) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This Techo Bloc patio was built using the popular BLU 60 paver and Mini-creta Architectural Wall. We finished the space with landscape lighting and lots of plantings. - [Massaranduba Deck with Chippendale Railings](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/massaranduba-deck-with-chippendale-railings-pj-vj~937526) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Gorgeous custom deck with colonial railings and high quality massaranduba exotic hardwood. Patio constructed from bluestone with a brick wall. The center paver is removable for the installation of a fire table. - [Koi Pond and Waterfall- Small Scale Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/koi-pond-and-waterfall-small-scale-design-pj-vj~573781) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This little koi pond and garden was a treat to create. A failing original pond and planting first had to be removed. We built a berm and installed a filter fall to help insure clean water. By adding boulders, river flats, and river stone we created a healthy and beautiful environment for the koi. We also added a small patio as an intimate viewing spot among a planting of perennials. A flag stone walk was also laid to create a little journey through the garden - [1980s Ranch Front Porch and Walkway Makeover- Before and After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1980s-ranch-front-porch-and-walkway-makeover-before-and-after-pj-vj~572672) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: The owner needed an update to cracking concrete and brick retaining walls, as well as her front porch. The new materials included Techo Bloc walls and pavers, as well as Techo Bloc stairs, the beds were re-designed to be curvilinear, and were planted with perennials and shrubs. The porch columns were replaced with an updated tapered column, and the old metal railing was replaced with a classic white Fiberon railing. - [Outdoor Fireplace, Patio and Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-fireplace-patio-and-kitchen-pj-vj~583619) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Waterfall and Pond Water Feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterfall-and-pond-water-feature-pj-vj~567875) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: A steep bank was reshaped and molded into a double pond with connecting waterfall. The falls and an additional retaining wall was constructed of local stone, in keeping with the character of the home. Extensive perennial plantings surround the water feature, creating a Japanese theme landscape. Landscape lighting was installed to highlight the waterfall and other architectural elements. - [Small Pool Deck and Pavillion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-pool-deck-and-pavillion-pj-vj~574965) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This project involved removing an older patio and a very overgrown landscape and replacing it with a much more extensive paver patio. Columns were added for architectural interest, and to place landscape lighting. A serpentine retaining wall was built to provide additional space for the patio. A small pavilion was built to create a place for eating and relaxing without being completely exposed- special attention was given to the placement of lighting around the pavilion to ensure that it remaine… - [Bluestone Patio, Walls, and Perennial Garden in Warrenton, VA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bluestone-patio-walls-and-perennial-garden-in-warrenton-va-pj-vj~570590) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Lovely outdoor living space with extensive perennial planting for the owner, who is an avid gardener and horticulturalist. The client wanted to create an outdoor area for entertainment that also would provide privacy from nearby neighbors. A poorly constructed deck was replaced with a flagstone patio. A block retaining wall built and faced with coursed field stone. The wall was then capped with thermal finished Bluestone that doubles as a seat. Perennial beds and a screen of evergreens completed… - [Example 3D Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/example-3d-design-pj-vj~6035086) - Location: Mineral, VA - Photos: 11 - [Spotsylvania Virginia Landscape Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spotsylvania-virginia-landscape-renovation-pj-vj~5941506) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/greensward-llc-pfvwus-pf~1326109632) ## Ideabooks - [Kramer Pool Deck](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162369345/list/kramer-pool-deck) — 7 ideas - [meander](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89833614/list/meander) — 3 ideas - [Warrenton\_pool](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118216129/list/warrenton-pool) — 7 ideas - [conservatories](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39036933/list/conservatories) — 2 ideas - [riverledge](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32953294/list/riverledge) — 5 ideas - [Early Spring Flowering Plants in Virginia](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28189069/list/early-spring-flowering-plants-in-virginia) — 5 ideas - [Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28299370/list/outdoor-kitchens) — 7 ideas - [Retaining Wall Options for Steep Embankments](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28157566/list/retaining-wall-options-for-steep-embankments) — 5 ideas - [How to Remedy Your Eroding Embankment with Shrubs and Ground Cover](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28117994/list/how-to-remedy-your-eroding-embankment-with-shrubs-and-ground-cover) — 3 ideas [See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cutri57164) ## Community Q&A **Q: Like this screened in porch** *(in Photo Questions)* How do I get more info on a porch I like .. blueprints? A: We are a design/build company so we designed it for our client and then built it. An architect, landscape architect or draftsman can typically provide design services for a similar structure that is customized to meet your needs. **Q: What brand of stone** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, this looks great. What brand if paver stones and color? A: Sure thing. **Q: Stain** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you know what stain was used on the cedar? Thank you. A: This was Sikens Cetol SRD 077 Cedar. Sikens has been sold to PPG but the product line is the same. It is a semi-transparent stain and is applied in one coat (if you do to many coats at once it will become sticky). It can be purchased at most good paint stores and is now carried by Home Depot. The finish will only last a couple years before it needs a re-coat but it shows all the grain of the wood. **Q: Stone Wall** *(in Photo Questions)* Are the stone walls the Mini Creta? What color did you use? A: Hi there, Yes, this is Mini-Creta Wall in the Chestnut Brown color. The pavers are harvest gold BLU 60 Slate. **Q: Will 10\*20 deck be too narrow?** *(in Porches & Decks)* Our buildable area will allow the deck to be only 10 feet out from the house. It can be as wide as the house. We are thinking of putting a 10\*20 deck. Will it be too narrow? If so we would need to skip the deck and put down a patio instead. A: I don't think the proportions sound very pleasing for a typical home deck. It will feel much more like a long balcony than a deck where folks can gather in a circle and have conversation. The two corners allow small conversation areas, but that is a lot of space between. If you have a great view then a row of rocking chairs or adirondack chairs will work great and feel good with room to walk behind them (like at a beach or mountain lodge). I would suggest a 10x12 where a small conversation area and maybe a grill could be created, but use the deck primarily as a transition to patio below. The patio can become the space where larger groups gather, the dinning table is set, and the fire pit is stoked. Pics are need for better advise. Good Luck **Q: Color of the Techo-Bloc Mini-Creta wall? Thank you.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Champlain Gray walls with a Champlain Gray Blu Slate pavers and Onyx Black Villagio border. I would also note that this photo was taken in the rain, which brings out the color. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*