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At Absolute Landscape & Turf Services, Inc. we customize our design to fit your wants, needs, aesthetics, and overall functionality of your outdoor space. Our experts survey both your living area and your lifestyle in order to determine which materials will work best for you. We offer a wide variety of natural stone and interlocking concrete paver materials for you to choose from.

Absolute Landscape & Turf Services, Inc. holds many certifications for installations such as being certified by the Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute (ICPI).

Regardless of your choice of materials we have a product that will work for you. Take a look at some of our portfolio images, and contact us to get started on your project today!

The first impression of your home originates from your curb appeal. The color and material choices that are selected can enhance the overall beauty as well as the landscape surrounding the front of your home.

Whether you need to replace your existing walkway or design a new one, Absolute can provide multiple designs options that will dramatically change the appearance of your property and potentially increase resale value. We offer a wide variety of natural stone and interlocking concrete pavers in a wide range of colors for our clients to choose from that will peacefully coexist with your landscape all while serving both form and function.

Absolute Landscape & Turf Services, Inc. holds many certifications for installations like these such as being certified by the Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute (ICPI).

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Stone and Gravel Combo

A traditional gravel path gets an update thanks to decorative stone chips and staggered Eden dimension stones that provide a landing spot and engage the eye. Stone edging keeps the gravel in line.

Crushed rock interspersed with bluestone lends appealing layers of visual texture to this path. The design is anchored by a repetition of rectangular forms.

Freeform slabs of Tennessee fieldstone and Pennsylvania bluestone create a rustic pathway that enhances the cottage air of the house and grounds. Colorful perennials and groundcovers are sprinkled along the edges.

Highlands granite steppingstones undulate across a fescue lawn and beckon toward the gate in the distance. Mazus reptans, with purple blossoms that add depth and dimension to the setting, line the path on either side.

Oversized steppingstones function like a stairway as this path ascends along the sloped garden. A custom stone bench provides a spot to perch and take in the plantings and wildlife.

Pavers set on the diagonal draw the eye straight toward the entrance of this home. Dwarf monkey grass planted between them emphasizes their diamond pattern and gives the path dimension.

A short but striking path leads to a water feature in the center of this garden. The modern, minimalist pavers contrast with the traditional style of the plantings.

A neglected side yard became a garden in its own right, thanks to an intricate flagstone path that connects the front yard to the back. The alle of Italian cypress trees helps to elongate the space visually, while the stonework pattern keeps it from feeling too narrow.

Intricate gravel paths edged in brick wind through this garden, which evokes classic parterre designs. Fragrant flowers, herbs and vegetables provide moments of discovery along the way.

Bluestone chips fill the joints between these minimalist, modern steppers, which allow the homeowner to reach the side of the house from the garage. Because the path is in the front yard, plantings help screen it.

Concrete paths entwine at the front entrance of this sleek and modern home. Their curvaceous shape takes the edge off the homes hard angles and fosters a more inviting atmosphere.

Decomposed granite (essentially, granite worn down into particles) is compacted into a rustic Southwestern-style path. Small boulders along the edge enhance the desert-like feel.

A fieldstone path leads the gaze away from a brightly colored home and cedar pergola, punctuated by sculptures, specimen plants and other pockets of visual interest along the way. Blue spruces frame the paths entry point, while layered plantings create a sense of intrigue about the garden and grounds beyond.

French limestone and concrete combine for a spacious path that ties together the public and private sides of the home. Freeform tumbles of plantings around and between the stones lend a casual feel.

A wet laid full-range bluestone path anchors this formal garden. Its crossway shape connects the driveway, fireplace area, lawn and an entertainment patio.

Bluestone flagging, reclaimed from Central Park in New York City, creates a strong, linear path that meanders beneath a log-and-stone archway.

Because the space that encloses this path is a slim 4 feet across, Pennsylvania bluestone-and-brick steppers turned on the diagonal make it appear larger. The placement also provides more room to tuck in plantings.

This irregular bluestone path provides a transition between the front yard and backyard. Creeping thyme and more flowering plants fill the gaps between the stones and give off an appealing scent underfoot.

Boxwood shrubs flank square brick stepping stones placed in a checkerboard pattern along this side lawn. The composition creates an engaging mix of formality and playfulness.

Large, field-collected Pennsylvania steppingstones are sunken in a grassy corridor to create a mosaic effect. The path has a slightly Old World feel that suits the dreamy, enchanted-forest setting.

Pavers in this pathway create the effect of natural stone. Bluestone slate and boulders add to the realistic feel.

Organically flowing paths, fashioned from landscape timbers, wood chips and steppingstones, transform a bland, little-used yard into a lovely retreat. The paths bridge the front and rear of the home, linking them with the deck and leading to street access via the woods. A Goshen stone slab spans the stream and helps to protect fish from predators.

Antique brick steppingstones bisect this lawn. The classic herringbone pattern is set in a series of squares that reinforces the strong geometric design.

Perfect for modern landscapes and slim side yards, this path features 18"x18" architectural slabs laid as stepping stones. Ground cover plantings eventually will grow into the space between the slabs.

A casual entry path points visitors toward this homes side door, which serves as the main entrance. Extra-thick, irregular natural cleft flagstones are softened by creepers and plantings that can withstand foot traffic.

In this gently winding side-garden path, 24 x 36 bluestone steppers sit atop a bed of stone dust. Plantings soften the path; the curves help to spark curiosity about the area that lies beyond.

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There are many changes to consider when you're updating a home to be senior friendly. From senior-friendly bathroom fixtures to kitchen conveniences, you want to do it right. Use these novel ideas to prepare your or your loved one's home for aging in place.

In a perfect world, a senior lives in a single story home with a no-rise entry or in a mansion with a functioning elevator. Most of us do not live in that perfect world. Follow the tips below to make sure your home is as safe and convenient as possible.

The pathway into many homes has cracked sidewalks and uneven surfaces. This creates danger zones. Repave and reconstruct level, smooth surfaces to for easier mobility.

Transform entryways into safe zones for seniors.

A room with a view makes a difference. Better lighting will keep your loved one safe.

Aging mothers (and fathers) deserve a functional kitchen they will adore. Your goal is to increase accessibility and prevent bending and crouching. If you can improve the room's aesthetics as well, that's a double bonus.

First, manual dexterity decreases as we age. So make the appliances work for her, not the other way around.

Next, ensure there is easy access to the items in the pantry.

Then, focus on faucets. You want to make sinks easier to use and keep safe from water burns.

Safe accessible bathrooms don't just happen. You will need to tackle the washroom to keep your loved one independent and protected at home.

Many slips and falls happen in and around the bathroom and shower area.

Give your loved one a better grip. Well placed grab bars in the shower, tub, and next to the toilet prevent falls.

Make bath time a time for peace and quiet. For many seniors, sitting on the bath floor is hard and standing in the slippery shower is risky.

Follow these simple tips and your aging in place experience redesign will be a breeze. With less worry and more safety, you can make each day a real page-turner.

Written by Shayne Fitz-Coy

Shayne Fitz-Coy is the Co-CEO and President of Alert-1, an aging-in-place technology company headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with offices nationwide. Shayne has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Harvard College and a Masters in Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Shayne hails from Maryland, and now calls the Bay Area home.

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Installing a brick walkway is easy and can add beauty to your outdoor living. There are many different types and colors of brick to choose from. Brick walkways are not difficult to make, but they can be a time-consuming process, depending on the size and design of the walkway.

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Make some walkway sketches to get an idea of the design you like before doing anything else. Some people like straight walkways, while others like to get a little fancier with the design and use different bricks or sizes.

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Remove the grass and dirt from the inside of your walkway with a rounded shovel. This type of shovel works great for digging through tough soil and grass.

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Level the ground appropriately for your walkway. While the walkway needs to be level, the ground should slope gently outward from the brick walkway to act as a runoff route for rain and snow.

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Layer 4 inches (10.1 cm) of gravel inside the walkway bed and tamp it down. Be certain you evenly spread the gravel over your walkway.

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Put plastic forms inside the walkway to define the edges. These stay in the ground and act as permanent support for your bricks. Your bricks should fit within the forms, which are flexible enough to compensate for any curves in your walkway border.

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Stand bricks or pavers on end, edge to edge, if you plan to border your walkway.

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Fill your brick walkway bed with approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm) of stone dust. This works great under your bricks and acts like concrete once you water it and allow it to dry.

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Tamp and level the stone dust. Check your walkway every few feet with a level to be certain you are maintaining the proper height and curve.

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Place your brick or pavers over the stone dust. Using a rubber mallet, tamp each brick as you place it.

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Cover the brick with another layer of stone dust after laying all your bricks or pavers.

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Sweep the stone dust into all the cracks and in between each brick. Be sure to sweep stone dust along the brick edges with a soft broom.

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Hose some water over the brick walkway to seal or secure the bricks in the stone dust. The stone dust will become hard over time and hold the bricks in place.

How can I create a curved brick walkway?

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You can get round bricks or paving stones, or you can cut or have the bricks cut to fit the curve.

How do I know how many bricks I will need to make my walkway?

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Measure the length and width of your prospective walkway. Then measure the size of the bricks you plan to use.

How do I install a walkway with a slight curve?

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Use a garden hose for the outline.

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After $158 million sale, Tableau Software has a new landlord in Wallingford Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) Designed by the Seattle office of Perkins + Will, the building seems to slide snuggly into the sloping site and is organized around an outdoor central court made up of small roof terraces and walkways that step down the property to the lake. NorthEdge ...

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Making an operative safe whilst working at height is only possible if the access up to the work area has been correctly designed and installed, therefore as part of our services we offer a full design, fabrication, supply and installation of ladders, Steps and Walkway.

Taking into consideration what is to be accessed, the frequency of access that is required and whether any tools and equipment need to be carried via this access, Eurosafe Solutions Ltd will produce a full set of fabrication drawings detailing our proposals to you. This could be for anything from a small 200mm high step over unit to get over some pipes, to a large scale multi stage staircases and plant access schemes.

All of our products are available in stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium, with a full range of finishes from galvanised and painted, to polished, brushed and peened options. All are manufactured in accordance with current British Standards and are specifically designed to comply with Health & Safety requirements.

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It's a visible sign of progress in the Buffalo Museum of Science's ongoing renovation of its Kellogg Observatory. On Friday morning, a new aluminum dome was raised to the museum rooftop and was put in place.

WBFO's Michael Mroziak reports.

The new dome replaces the green-tinted, copper-coated steel structure that topped the Kellogg Observatory for decades.

It is just one of many steps to rebuild the observatory, which has been closed since 1999. Other work includes making it accessible for the first time to disabled persons.

"The rest of the construction that now needs to happen is the addition of a staircase and en elevator, to make sure that everyone who comes to the museum can go up and enjoy that particular new asset." said Marisa Wigglesworth, president and chief executive officer of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences.

The observatory's telescope, meanwhile, remains in Pennsylvania for restoration. The vintage Lundinrefractor was removed last December and is now expected to be returned and installed in early 2018.

Also undergoing construction on the rooftop is an event patio.

"There's going to be walkways and areas so that the roof itself isn't compromised," said Anthony Picone, owner of PiconeConstruction, which is handling the project. "There will be small events planned for going up there."

What the patio will provide guests is a panoramic view of the city.

"It's beautiful," Picone added.

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The idea is to provide benches for the visitors to sit, walkways, develop greenery and beautification and help visitors relax and rejuvenate, says a senior official from HMDA.

Hyderabad: Visitors at the national flag in Sanjeevaiah Park can now look forward to more recreational facilities as Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is developing walkways, benches and others at the flag base.

Being one of the largest national flag in the country, every day many visitors arrive at the flag post and take selfies. Apart from those arriving into the city many local residents too visit the flag post regularly. Given the increasing patronage, HMDA is working on beautification at the flag base in an effort to make it more convenient for the visitors.

The idea is to provide benches for the visitors to sit, walkways, develop greenery and beautification and help visitors relax and rejuvenate, says a senior official from HMDA.

HMDA is developing an octagonal platform at the flag base with flowering all around the platform. There will be steps and walkways for visitors to walk along the platform.

This apart, a circular iron barricading is being established covering 30 metres from the flag base to prevent visitors from venturing close to the flag post. This is just a precautionary measure to avoid any damage to the flag post, he said.

All these facilities are being developed with a cost of Rs.65 lakh and the works were expected to be completed in a week, he added.

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From mow to snow, WSUs landscape workers maintain 226 acres of university land

Todd Stewart, a gardener for WSU Landscape Services, weeds in a flower bed in the backyard of the Presidents Residence. Cayenne, President Kirk Schulzs corgi, just visible behind Stewart, often keeps him company as he works.

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Todd Stewart, a gardener for WSU Landscape Services, weeds in a flower bed in the backyard of the Presidents Residence. Cayenne, President Kirk Schulzs corgi, just visible behind Stewart, often keeps him company as he works.

CODY COTTIER, Evergreen reporterAugust 11, 2017

As one of the most senior WSU Landscape Services workers, Todd Stewart assigns himself to whatever tasks he sees fit to keep the university grounds in top condition.

He keeps a mental list of weeds that need pulling, trees that need limbing and assorted odd-jobs across campus, checking them off whenever he has a free moment.

They kinda just let me do whatever I want because they always know Im gonna be productive, he says. They will never catch me screwing off.

He drives around campus in a white pick-up, loaded with rakes, brooms and cans for plant debris. Its a warm day in mid-June, and he points out the landscaping details of notable university sites.

Passing by Rogers-Orton Playfield, one of the universitys largest patches of grass, he says it takes an hour and 15 minutes to mow. Its the cricket field, he says, so they mow it to half an inch, two inches shorter than most places.

Though Stewart, 39, no longer works much in this area, he knows all of campus well. Farther down the road, Rogers Hall brings to mind his early landscaping days. He recalls students throwing condoms, tampons and other unsavory trash out their windows. Some, from several stories up, would even vomit to the ground below.

This is kinda the ghetto area, he says. You first start working grounds, they give you the ghetto It takes a tough person to pick up that kind of stuff all the time, but you get used to it.

After the first five years or so, he says, employees leave that behind. Stewart has now worked here for 19, since he graduated from high school in Moscow, Idaho, and he has worked jobs across campus.

CODY COTTIER | The Daily EvergreenStewart puts plant debris into the back of his truck after cleaning up a flower bed.

Most recently, he took charge of the Presidents Residence, a tiny piece of land compared to the larger responsibilities of most groundskeepers. This allows him to manicure the entire area, rather than only catching the highlights.

James Frazier, Landscaping Services lead and the only employee more senior than Stewart, noted Stewarts attention to detail and desire to do everything well.

He works good by himself, Frazier said, because hes so meticulous. Hes got an eye for things.

THE PRESIDENTS GROUNDSKEEPER

Stewart steps through a tall metal gate into the backyard of 755 Campus Street the home of WSU President Kirk Schulz and First Lady Noel Schulz. They dont appear to be home, the perfect time to work.

When theyre gone, Stewart says, Ill go and ransack it. Especially when Cayennes gone.

Cayenne, the Schulzes corgi, is one his biggest concerns. He must be careful not to spray harmful chemicals while she is around, or to leave a gate open.

If Cayenne got out of the fence and got hit by a car, he says, I wouldnt be able to live with myself.

The dog seems to be missing too, until she scampers down the white steps leading from the house to the yard. She approaches Stewart without hesitation.

Hi Cayenne! he says in the cutesy voice reserved for babies and small animals. She comes and licks me in the face when Im pulling weeds.

When hes not playing with Cayenne, hes carefully maintaining the acre of land that is the presidents yard. He has planted 500 flowers and fixed the pond, which for much of the year is home to dozens of koi (during winter they keep the largest fish, Fred and Frank, in a bathtub in the Landscape Services warehouse).

Stewarts greatest disappointment so far is that he has been unable to breathe life into the rose planted for former President Elson S. Floyd after his death.

This is my saddest thing, he says, pointing to the bare stem, but Noel says she thinks there is still hope for it.

The other gardeners are assigned to different sectors of campus ranging from 20 to 60 acres, 226 in all. But because the WSU president frequently hosts students, faculty and staff, and others from the university community, they decided during Floyds tenure that it needed greater care. They also hold donor events at the Presidents Residence.

When theyre all smoking cigars on the back porch, Stewart says, I want the yard to look nice so they give the university a bunch of money.

CODY COTTIER | The Daily EvergreenCayenne, the Schulzes corgi, stands behind Stewart as he works at the Presidents Residence.

Noel Schulz says Stewart has done a good job on the yard since he took over a few months ago, particularly with her favorite bed of flowers right behind the house.

Though they have spoken some about his landscaping projects for the yard, Noel says they mostly leave it to Stewart, who knows more about growing plants in the Pacific Northwest.

We kind of feel in a way its his yard, and he gets to pick and choose, she says. And were two engineers, not big greenthumbs.

The Schulzes have spent much of the summer traveling, leaving the house vacant often. But in August things start speeding up, and Stewarts work becomes more urgent.

You wont find a pinecone on this property during the school year, he says.

THE OTHER 225 ACRES

Stepping out the gate and locking it behind him, Stewart remarks that hes had the key for years already. Long before he began maintaining the Presidents Residence, he was a mow guy on the route that included that yard.

He worked on several routes, like the one that includes the Valley Playfields, which took three and a half hours to mow when they were grass so long in a straight line you could fall asleep, he says. Altogether, three mowers must spend two 10-hour workdays to cut all the lawn on campus.

But there is much more to WSU landscape work.

CODY COTTIER | The Daily EvergreenStewart dumps a load of bark into a Landscape Services truck.

In addition to mowing, most is general upkeep, like weeding, trimming and spraying. When it snows, they sometimes work 12-hour days to keep the walkways and stairs clear.

Stewart says they promote people to excel in whatever they are interested in, which is how he became a jack of all trades.

Im really into all of it together, so they just throw it all at me, he says. But I dont do anything I know my brain power cant handle.

For example, one of their big summer projects is a new irrigation installation at the Research and Technology Park. Stewart prefers gardening to this kind of technical and mechanical work, but he admires his co-workers who are more knowledgeable in these areas.

Stewart is familiar with all of campus, but he says some others, like Frazier and Josh Greggs, the irrigation lead for Landscape Services, have a more intimate knowledge of the inner workings of WSU than almost anyone. Greggs has even memorized the location of all the sprinklers.

Josh and Jim [Frazier], they know so much about campus, he says. They know whats in all the ground. Those guys are really on top of it.

He says its important to have a diverse crew not just a whole bunch of Potlatch redneck-type dudes because all kinds of people do all kinds of work.

If you just get a whole bunch of people that only like to chainsaw trees, he says, then pretty soon youre not gonna have any trees on campus.

METHODS OF A GARDENER

What Stewart likes are the simpler tasks. Sometimes, he is forced to do mechanical work in the winter, when its too cold to spend much time outside. But he says the good times, when the weather is fine and he can garden in the warm sun, outweigh the bad.

Theres something very therapeutic about going out and pulling some weeds at 6 a.m., he says.

CODY COTTIER | The Daily EvergreenTodd Stewart deadheads a patch of tulips behind Ferdinands. He always works barehanded.

As he drives along Stadium Way, he suddenly remembers a row of tulips behind Ferdinands that needs deadheading. Generally, he focuses first on Stadium Way and fans out from there to the areas behind buildings.

Youre out and about so much and you see so many different things, he says, you bank it in your mind at priority level.

Today, the priority is tulips. He pulls up, grabs a garbage can from the back of his truck, and starts yanking out the withered flowers.

Stewart is adapted to this work. He can bend over for extended periods of time, he says, and it no longer bothers him. He doesnt wear gloves, and has a weed-pulling callus on his thumb to prove it. He says his hands are tough enough to painlessly pull thistles.

I always work with my bare hands, he says, so I can feel whats going on.

Plus, he jokes, it drives my wife crazy.

In high school, Stewart and a friend ran a lawn-mowing business. His father worked with Fraziers wife, and after he graduated, Frazier was looking for groundskeepers. He joined the team and proved he could come up with enough tasks to fill every day.

They are busiest around graduation and when school starts, when high-visibility areas must be in pristine condition. But Stewart says work is always close at hand, even if that means just picking up litter.

If you cant find anything to do on grounds crew, he says, youre not looking hard enough.

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Norwalk taking steps to improve safety for walkers Sandusky Register The state-sponsored initiative provides funding for dedicated walkways and other related features signs, signals and speed measuring devices, for instance alerting drivers to pedestrians. Other communities, such as Sandusky, Perkins Township ...

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