Here’s a few photos that we hope will give you some ideas for your next hardscape project.

This Crittenden County homeowner used A LOT of Pavestone’s Earth Blend pavers to enhance their driveway.

The Owensboro location of Lee Brick and Block supplied these pavers, along with some Ozark Handcraft Mountain Stone.

This project used the Giant Rectangles, Rectangles and Squares to randomize the pattern.

The segue between the asphalt and concrete paver is virtually seamless, as is the segue between the pavers and the yard, which shows the versatility of concrete pavers.

The next time you’re thinking about a hardscape or landscape project, stop by one of the Kentucky locations of Lee Brick and Block and let one of our sales associates help you pick the right color, the right style and the perfect product.

Since firepits are among the hottest outdoor building projects being built today, we thought we’d give you an idea or two.

This patio was built out of Paverlock Hampton Blend pavers and the firepit was constructed out of Keystone Country Manor Tumbled BBG units.

Stop by any of the nine Lee Brick and Block locations in Kentucky today and we’ll help you get a firepit built before winter gets here.

Apache Subdivision in Cadiz (KY) has a beautiful example of Habersham by Pine Hall Brick.

This particular home, built by Thomas Calhoun, of Cadiz, also has a great looking Highland Stone retaining wall, built using 3″ and 6″ units of a Grey-Charcoal blend.

Jimmy Wilson Masonry, of Hopkinsville, did all of the fine brick work you see in the photos and also installed the Antique Grey Ledgestone from Mountain Stone Products, shown in detail in the photo below.

The Hopkinsville location of Lee Brick and Block supplied all the masonry materials, including the Brixment mortar, which was used in the brick and stone work.

The stone veneer also worked well for the mailbox, shown below, which is always a great finishing touch to any dream home.

Stop by any of the Kentucky locations of Lee Brick and Block today for more ideas using Mountain Stone, Highland Stone and Pine Hall Brick.

Each Saturday and Sunday, homeowners flock to local landscape and home centers, like Lee Brick and Block, in hopes of completing projects that will improve the appearance of their home and ultimately increase the resale value.

According to experts at the National Concrete Masonry Association, the authors of this article, many homeowners are finding that segmental retaining wall units are meeting this objective.

One reason for this, they say, is segmental retaining walls are less expensive than poured-in-place concrete walls and more durable than timber retaining walls. The systems are also easy to install and they don’t require mortar or concrete footings.

Here’s four tips from the NCMA that can ensure the success and long-term performance of segmental retaining walls.:

1) Contact local utility services to identify location of underground pipelines, conduits and utility lines.

2) check with local building officials or residential inspection services to determine any requirements for construction certificates or inspections needed. This is often a requirement when retaining walls exceed four feet.

3) Coordinate delivery and storage of materials to ensure obstructed access to the work area and materials.

4) Review the suppliers recommended installation and structural requirements.

Homeowners can find more information in numerous publications about landscape construction. recent publications include,” Retaining Walls – A Building Guide And Design Gallery “, by Shiffer Publishing Ltd. It’s available at many landscape and home centers.

For more information on segmental retaining walls, visit the NCMA website and we have more info on our products here.

Stop by the nearest location of Lee Brick and Block today and let one of our associates help you with your next outdoor building and landscape project.

Here’s your chance to see an Anchor Highland Stone Free Standing Wall being built on HGTV’s Landscape Smart.

On April 21st, at 9:30 Eastern Time, you’ll see the Anchor Wall Systems Installation Expert, Tim Huinker, help build the backyard project using Aspen Stone, along with Highland Stone Free Standing Wall units.

Tim will also be interviewed and answer questions during the broadcast.

Tune in and then contact your nearest location of Lee Brick and Block to see Highland Stone and Aspen Stone in person.

The Windsor Gardens Nursing Home that was featured here previously also has some nice looking Keystone Retaining Wall units.

If any of the residents care to take a stroll around the grounds, they’ll see a beautifully constructed, symmetrical retaining wall.

Easy to maintain, years and years of lasting beauty and security are just a few of the benefits that you’ll get if you choose to build your next retaining wall with Keystone retaining wall units.

These units were produced and delivered by the Bardstown (KY) location of Lee Brick and Block, but you can get Keystone units at any of our Lee Brick and Block or Southland Brick and Block locations.

The local KOA Campground in Shepherdsville (KY) recently was enhanced by the addition of an Anchor Diamond Pro retaining wall.

The Bardstown (KY) location of Lee Brick and Block supplied the natural gray Anchor Diamond Pro units for this project.

The next time you have a severe slope like the one you see in the photo above, contact your nearest location of Lee Brick and Block ( in Kentucky ) or Southland Brick and Block ( in Tennessee ). Our team of experts will be there to help you decide which style, size and color will work best for your retaining wall project and then we’ll be there to see you thru to completion.

Whether your next retaining wall project is 4′ tall or 40′ feet tall, Anchor and Lee Brick and Block can make it a success.

The photo above is a great example of the look you can expect to achieve if you use Burlington from Columbus Brick Co. on the exterior of your new home.

The Owensboro (KY) location of Lee Brick and Block supplied this beautiful brick and the Keystone Country Manor retaining wall units.

The segmental retaining wall units you see in the photo below are Keystone Country Manor units and this is a great shot that shows the versatility of Keystone units and how easy it is to transition from brick wing wall, to retaining wall and even into a circular pattern, which makes great use of the space and recaptures valuable property and living space for these smart homeowners.

For more information about using Keystone segmental wall units to enhance your property and recapture previously unusable yard space, contact your nearest location of Lee Brick and Block today.

Back in 2003, the new football fieldhouse at John Hardin High School was greatly welcomed and has been a tremendous asset to the Hardin Co. (KY) community of Radcliff.

Designed by Peck Flannery Gream Warren Architects, of Elizabethtown and built by E.H. Construction, of Shepherdsville, the 14,125 SF facility used several different masonry products to ensure low maintenance and long life.

Along with natural gray concrete masonry units, the masonry contractor, PCM Construction, Inc. of Louisville, used Beechwood colored splitface masonry units and vertically scored smooth Timber colored units from Lee Brick and Block’s Louisville location. 

The segmental retaining walls are Anchor Diamond Beveled Tan units.

Click on the photos above for full screen views.

To learn how you can enhance your next building project with Anchor retaining walls, concrete masonry units or face brick, contact your nearest Lee Brick and Block location. 

Are you wondering which segmental retaining wall block to use ?

Are you wondering what an Anchor Diamond (Straight) Tan wall unit will look like in the wall ?

Are you wondering what it would look like with an Anchor Diamond (Straight) Chocolate accent block ?

The folks at Valhalla Vista, in Louisville (KY) have built such a wall and it looks great.

Click on the photo above for a full-screen view.

For more info on Anchor Diamond segmental walls, contact your nearest Lee Brick and Block location.