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By cdavis February 27, 2020
E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting specializes in the design and installation of landscapes for lakefront and waterfront properties. Waterfront properties are unique from a landscaping perspective: Environmental regulations at the state and local level can impact a landscaping project for a home along a lake, a river or the Long Island Sound. E.A. Quinn has designers […] The post Your Lakefront Living Experts appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..
By cdavis August 1, 2019
While we love pools at EA Quinn, sometimes a homeowner no longer needs or wants their inground pool. The question then becomes, what do you do with the space formerly occupied by the pool? This new outdoor living space has an expansive patio with a fire pit and spa. The patio and stepping stones are […] The post Landscape Before & After in Old Saybrook appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..
By cdavis June 4, 2019
For Connecticut homes along the Long Island Sound, landscaping takes on a new dimension. Not only do homeowners along the shoreline have to consider the typical aesthetic concerns when planning a landscaping project, but they also have to consider the impact on the shoreline environment. Seawalls For example, homes directly on the water often require […] The post Landscaping on the CT shoreline appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..
By cdavis March 10, 2019
There are many beautiful lake communities in Connecticut – from Lake Terramungus in Marlborough to Candlewood Lake in Fairfield County. There’s a real joy to living on the water and having the chance to swim, boat and fish at the drop of the hat. But what many people don’t realize is that lakefronts often present […] The post CT lakefront landscaping challenges appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..
By wssadmin June 25, 2014
The E.A. Quinn team recently completed a major project at the Pond House Cafe at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. The project included the installation of a formal, paver terrace with walkways. The majority of the materials used on the project were permeable pavers. Below is a time-lapse video showing the project’s progress over the […] The post Pond House Time-lapse Video appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..
By wssadmin June 2, 2014
A hardscape can be any form of paved area in which the bare earth is no longer exposed. This is a commonly used term in urban or suburban areas where there is limited exposed earth. Some examples of hardscapes are: patios, walkways, driveways, roadways, traffic circles and walls. We can also include water features in […] The post The hard facts about hardscapes appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..
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