Allan Block products can be used to create many types of applications including stairs. These projects were built in Pennsylvania and Maryland using products from Nitterhouse Concrete. They offer great colors and textures to compliment any outdoor landscaping the customer has requested. Project included a beautiful new backyard with flowing curves, custom outdoor kitchen and inground pool. Photos provided by Allan Block Corporation

Photography by Joe Dodd
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

The gravel path leading to the residence passes through traditional fencing and is intercepted by a stone bird bath that is a central feature for the front yard.

Mid-sized traditional brown two-story vinyl exterior home idea in Boston with a shingle roof

Whitney Lyons
Large mountain style u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A colored concrete driveway leads downhill to the garage and home. Terraces created by Lannon outcropping walls provide opportunities for display of outdoor sculpture as well as colorful shrub, ornamental grasses and perennials. Control of runoff from the drive is important and a series of dry streambeds interconnected with drain tile and catch basins intercepts and redirects the water.

This is a private garden associated with a lower level condo unit of a newly renovated historic building in downtown Louisville. The patio is reclaimed brick from the building with intercepting pieces of historic stone slabs from the original sidewalk on Market Street.

The ecoLite™ Window Series from ProVia® has been independently tested and certified. An Intercept™ Blackline glazing system improves thermal performance for less heat loss, warmer glass temperatures and reduced interior condensation. ProVia’s ecoLite vinyl windows come with our Lifetime Limited Warranty on materials and workmanship, which includes a 20-year warranty on glass seal failure.

This is a private garden associated with a lower level condo unit of a newly renovated historic building in downtown Louisville. The patio is reclaimed brick from the building with intercepting pieces of historic stone slabs from the original sidewalk on Market Street. The benches are historic foundation pieces.

This is a private garden associated with a lower level condo unit of a newly renovated historic building in downtown Louisville. The patio is reclaimed brick from the building with intercepting pieces of historic stone slabs from the original sidewalk on Market Street.

Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in Denver.

This is a private garden associated with a lower level condo unit of a newly renovated historic building in downtown Louisville. The patio is reclaimed brick from the building with intercepting pieces of historic stone slabs from the original sidewalk on Market Street.

Don't be fooled: it's thin brick! Real brick, just thin slices glued to drywall for that loft look the homeowner wanted. Wide selection at Rio Grande. Waiting for the perfect old sign or metal piece to hang there. Island welcomes and intercepts guests. Philip Wegener Photography

For this huge gaming fan, Magnolia combined 4 X-Box consoles with 4 dedicated flat-screens so each gamer got their own screen. You’ll only need the edge of your seat in this room. Washington

Photos by Brian Reitz, Creative Vision Studios
Example of a small trendy gray one-story stucco house exterior design in Los Angeles with a shed roof

A gravel path and concrete patios adjacent to the structures provide defensible space where fire fighters could easily remove embers. They are also delightful places for exploring and viewing the garden.

Photo: Jason Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Example of a trendy rooftop rooftop deck design in Other with no cover

Tree canopy, more than 10 feet from the home, can catch flying embers, preventing them from igniting the home. Dense, drought-resistant native Coast Live Oak canopy is particularly effective at this defense tactic! See how much harder it would be to break through the canopies in the center than the pine canopy on the right? Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Mount Airy MD General Contractor: Mueller Homes Photo: Julia Heine / McInturff Architects
Mid-sized minimalist two-story exterior home photo in DC Metro