THE BENEFITS OF PAVERS
cdavis • January 31, 2018
Besides the added value and visual appeal to your property, it takes a relatively short time to accomplish a ‘green’ low maintenance, weather-resistant wall, walk, driveway, patio, firepit or outdoor kitchen. Colors, shapes and patterns make it easy to customize the job to complement the existing landscape and your home.
The increased use of interlocking concrete pavers is creating definite improvements in the design of driveways, patios, walkways and walls. Pavers go beyond the standard broom-finished, bland concrete that will turn gray and crack.
Some things to consider:
- Concrete should be sealed every 4 to 5 years, and Asphalt every 2 – 3 years as it at absorbs heat all day and cracks.
- Pavers overall offer the lowest life-cycle costs in comparison to other paving products such as asphalt, poured concrete and stamped concrete. Pavers are easily maintained by regular sweeping and occasional rinsing. Tough stains can be pressure-washed with appropriate cleaning solutions or simply spot cleaned with a brush, cleaning solution and water.
- Pavers, if needed, can be removed if there is an issue under them that needs to be taken care of and then restored to their original state without looking at an ugly patch on asphalt or cracks that need to be filled in concrete.
- For us in the Northeast, pavers resist the deterioration of freezing and thawing cycles and de-icing salts better then asphalt and poured in place concrete. The beveled or chamfered edges of pavers prevent plows, shovels and snow blowers from catching on the edges. They are almost indestructible – interlocking pavers are a flexible system and allow for movement.
We have built a display at EAQ (formerly E.A. Quinn) headquarters with many different paver options on display. You can sit around our beautiful gas firepit. For photos from our Outdoor Display, click here.
Commercial property irrigation services manage how water reaches turf, trees, shrubs, and planting beds across business and institutional landscapes. Proper coverage supports plant health, creates a more consistent appearance, controls unnecessary water use, and protects the property’s long-term landscape investment. Property managers, facility teams, commercial owners, schools, municipalities and multi-site operators depend on irrigation systems to perform under changing weather and property conditions. A system must do more than turn on at a scheduled time. It must deliver the right amount of water to each part of the landscape without creating dry areas, flooding, runoff, or repeated overspray.
Commercial property management is a balancing act between curb appeal, safety, and long-term value. Buildings usually get the most attention, but the landscape, especially the trees and shrubs, function as the property's living infrastructure. A well-maintained tree canopy or shrub line does more than look good. It protects the investment, reduces liability, and shapes the first impression tenants, customers, and visitors get before they ever step through the door.
Commercial hardscape restoration is a specialized service dedicated to repairing, cleaning, resetting, and renewing exterior built surfaces.
Walk a campus or commercial property after a wet spring week and the turf usually tells the story fast. Bare areas near entrances, muddy tracks across open lawns, weed pressure along drives, and thin grass in high-traffic zones all point to bigger maintenance issues. Commercial turf services cover far more than mowing. A strong program protects appearance, supports grass health, improves safety, and helps turf recover from traffic, heat, storms, and winter stress. At EAQ Landscaping, we build turf programs around the full picture, not just the cut. This guide explains what commercial turf services should include, how service needs change by property type, and what to look for in a provider that can deliver reliable results season after season.
Landscape compliance defines how commercial sites are planned and built under local and regional rules. It sets limits on grading, drainage, hardscape, structures, planting, and safety. Local oversight often involves multiple agencies, each reviewing a different part of the site and final plans. When these reviews are handled out of order, projects can slow, costs can rise, and approvals can stall. Proper landscape compliance management keeps plans aligned, reviews moving, and work cleared to proceed without interruption.
Computer based design turns site concepts into exact build plans before work starts. Every path, slope, pipe, and plant location is defined in one shared file, giving crews, inspectors, owners, plus towns the same view. On large commercial properties, this clarity cuts errors, limits rework, and keeps costs steady by aligning planning, field execution, and approvals from day one. At EAQ (formerly E.A. Quinn), designs become live job files. Crews load drawings on tablets, follow grades and layouts, and record any changes on site. Project leads send the same file to towns and owners, so approvals, installs, plus updates stay in sync.
For property managers and business owners, the grounds are now a strategic asset impacting tenant retention, brand perception, and operational efficiency. Hiring separate contractors for mowing, irrigation, and enhancements no longer meets current demands. This outdated model creates communication gaps, conflicting priorities, and missed opportunities. The solution lies in replacing transactional services with a comprehensive partnership model. This piece explores how working with an integrated landscaping partner aligns outdoor management with business objectives and moves beyond basic upkeep to create measurable value.
We’re proud to share that EAQ (formerly E.A. Quinn) Landscape Contracting has been honored with a 2025 HOBI Award. This recognition celebrates our dedication to design excellence, craftsmanship, and creating outdoor spaces that truly elevate the way our clients live. Thank you to our partners and our client who make these achievements possible Provision Media, Oxford Builders, Jack Kemper Architect, Richter & Cegan, Romex, SKM Designs
EAQ (formerly E.A.Quinn) is proud to be recognized with a Silver Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals for our work at the University of Connecticut. This honor highlights our ongoing partnership with UConn and the dedication of our team in maintaining over 400 acres of campus grounds with care and precision. From supporting campus events to preserving natural spaces, we're proud to help keep UConn looking its best year-round.
Choose the right landscaping vendor to boost curb appeal, accountability, and long-term property value.