BrownWoods & Associates

BrownWoods & Associates Built for durability. Maintained with care.

Since 1979, BrownWoods & Associates has delivered landscape design, hardscapes, drainage solutions, mowing, and full property maintenance across Central Illinois.

When this homeowner decided to add a pool we lifted the existing patio to make it happen. Now we’re rebuilding the surro...
06/10/2026

When this homeowner decided to add a pool we lifted the existing patio to make it happen. Now we’re rebuilding the surrounding area around it with large format pavers and a dark border detail running the perimeter. This is the kind of project that takes real planning and precision to pull off correctly. If you’re thinking about adding a pool or updating an existing outdoor space in Champaign and surrounding areas, give us a call at 217-863-2500 or visit brownwoods.com

06/04/2026

The outer border is natural stone and the inside edge is a Unilock Eco-Prioria paver. Both are 4 inches thick, which is why the rock goes in at a lower height than the patio will sit. We have to get these borders set first so the rock bed height is correct before the patio ever goes down.

The Unilock Eco-Prioria is also a permeable paver, meaning water drains through it rather than pooling on top. Around a pool that matters a lot. Water that comes off the pool deck needs somewhere to go and this setup lets it drain out naturally through the paver edge rather than sitting and causing problems over time.

Same approach we used on another pool project recently and it works really well in this application. If you are planning an outdoor project and want it done right, give us a call at 217-863-2500 or visit brownwoods.com to get in touch.

We added a built-in fire pit on the deck, a second fire pit out in the yard, a flagstone pathway connecting the two, and...
06/03/2026

We added a built-in fire pit on the deck, a second fire pit out in the yard, a flagstone pathway connecting the two, and planted beds throughout to tie everything together. Two spots to gather, one cohesive outdoor space.

05/27/2026

Not every job fits neatly into a scope of work and that is perfectly fine with us. The homeowner needed a foundation cavity filled for their pool house and we showed up with a conveyor and several hundred tons of pea gravel and got it done. This is the kind of stuff we love.

05/21/2026

A full retaining wall build from start to finish. Using Unilock Estate WallThis is what goes into building a wall that is meant to last. Click the Contact Us button on our page or give us a call if you have a project in mind this season.

05/18/2026

A look at the artificial turf installation process on one of our current projects. We have made a solid start on it and more will be going in soon. Artificial turf is a great low maintenance option for spaces where natural grass is tough to grow or maintain. Click the Contact Us button on our page or give us a call if you have a project in mind this season.

05/14/2026

Major progress on this patio install. The majority of the surface is down and you can really start to see the full scope of it now. We still have a wall and steps to build out before we can close off and finish the last section but the end is in sight. A lot of precise custom cuts went into making this patio work around every angle and edge of this space. Stay tuned for the finished reveal. Click the Contact Us button on our page or give us a call if you have a project in mind this season.

05/06/2026

Every cut on this patio is completely custom. Fitting pavers into tight crevices and unique angles requires a level of precision that takes time to get right. This is the kind of detail work that makes a finished patio look the way it should. Click the Contact Us button on our page or give us a call if you have a project in mind this season.

A look back at a completed rock bed installation at a campus apartment building. We used a combination of trap rock, Mer...
04/29/2026

A look back at a completed rock bed installation at a campus apartment building. We used a combination of trap rock, Merrimac rock, and outcroppings to create a low maintenance bed that still has a lot of visual character. If you have a commercial or residential project in mind this season click the Contact Us button on our page or give us a call.

04/28/2026

A timelapse of two walkways we built on the same project, one running from the driveway to the front door stoop and another connecting the driveway to a side entrance. Clean, functional hardscape that ties the whole front of the property together. Click the Contact Us button on our page or give us a call if you have a project in mind this season.

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2613 S Rising Road
Champaign, IL
61822

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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