
Project Details:
Location: Browns Summit, NC 27408. Greensboro subburb
Budget: $$
Duration: One Week
Materials:
Patio and Walkway: Belgard Urbana Stone in River Street. Border: Newline English Cobble in Riverbed Beige. Steps in Belgard Celtik block with bullnose cap
Project Scope:
Hannah’s Haven is a Teen Challenge Center that provides a safe and stable environment for women who are in recovery from substance abuse. Southern Exposure teamed up with local churches to give this great ministry a back yard renovation. The house sits at the lowest point on the property and all water flowed to the back door creating a mulchy and muddy mess after every rain. We installed a new catch basin and redirected all other existing drain spouts and and underground drains to the side yard past the house. The pitch of the patio was also directed to the side yard. The patio, seatwall, steps, walkway and drainage was installed by Southern Exposure. The fire pit, mulch, shrubs and flowers were installed by Southern Exposure employees as well as many local volunteers and the ladies from Hannah’s Haven. The finished project created a relaxing space for the ladies to retreat to anytime for rest and meditation. Southern Exposure was so thankful to the many volunteers and employees that gave of their time and labor to give the ladies of Hannah’s Haven a backyard makeover.
![]() Before: The lower patio area was basically a mud pit. All water from the yard drained to the lower patio area. |
![]() Before: Lower Patio area. |
![]() Before: Walkway area with plan |
![]() Before: Patio and walkway digout |
![]() During: Lower patio install |
![]() During: Many volunteers came out to help with the project |
![]() During: Walkway install |
![]() Before: Fire pit dig out |
![]() After: Fire pit. Natural style with gravel and Field Stone border and Flagstone stepping stones. |
![]() During: Two trees were removed. Many volunteers helped with various projects on the property. |
![]() During: Everyone pitched in. |
![]() During: New plants and mulch were installed through out the property. |
![]() During: New plants and mulch were installed through out the property. |
![]() During: New plants and mulch were installed through out the property. |
![]() During: New plants and mulch were installed through out the property. |
![]() After: New plants and mulch were installed through out the property. |
![]() During: New plants and mulch were installed through out the property. |
![]() During: Patio and Walkway almost complete |
![]() During: Patio almost complete |
![]() After: Walkway with new mulch bed and a river rock border on opposite side |

After: Patio complete. An inlay of three crosses was created out of the same material used for the border.

After: Patio with raised mulch bed, seat wall and step to walkway.

After: Completed walkway with river rock border for extra drainage.

After: Patio, walkway, seatwall, river rock drain, new mulch and plants
Located in Summerfield, NC Southern Exposure Landscape Management specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of residential and commercial projects throughout the Greensboro Triad Area (High Point, Jamestown, Burlington, Reidsville, Oak Ridge, Brown Summit, Summerfield). We are the premier Browns Summit patio contractor. With over 20 years in business, Southern Exposure has the experience and knowledge to create beautiful garden features and flower beds in the landscape. Southern Exposure is the leading landscape management firm in Greensboro, NC. See why our clients choose us. Contact us today by web (online form) or phone (336.451.4969)