Yes. Brick pavers are one of the most durable options for Michigan weather. Because each paver is individual, they can flex with seasonal ground movement, preventing cracks and major damage that often occurs with poured concrete.

A proper installation typically uses 6–10 inches of 21A plus a layer of 6A. This deeper base helps handle our heavy snow, rain, and freeze cycle, ensuring your patio stays stable for years.

Very little. Most homeowners just sweep and rinse it periodically. Every 2–3 years, we recommend refreshing the polymeric sand to keep weeds out and joints tight.

If installed correctly with a proper base, edge restraints, and correct compaction, settling is minimal. And if a small area does shift, individual pavers can be lifted and re-leveled easily, making repairs quick and inexpensive.

Michigan homeowners love natural stone–look pavers, traditional brick styles, and modern large-format slabs. Unilock® and High Format are common choices because they hold up exceptionally well in Midwest climates.

Absolutely. Fire pits, retaining walls, seating walls, steps, and outdoor kitchens are some of the most requested upgrades, and pavers pair perfectly with all of them.

Most projects take 7-10 days depending on size, excavation needs, and weather. Larger patios or those with walls, lighting, or custom features may take slightly longer.

The ideal time to start landscaping in Mid-Michigan is spring through fall, but planning often begins in winter. Homeowners in Lansing, Mason, and Brighton who schedule early typically secure better timelines and availability.

Yes. Foxscapes offers free landscaping estimates for homeowners throughout Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Howell, Brighton, and surrounding areas. Each estimate includes expert recommendations tailored to your property.

Foxscapes stands out for its design-driven approach, skilled craftsmanship, and long-term maintenance support. Homeowners across Mid-Michigan trust Foxscapes for reliable communication, high standards, and landscapes built to last.