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As Fall approaches and leaves begin to drop, you may start noticing some marks on your pavers. This is caused by tannin left behind from leaves and other organic debris. Tannin marks are generally brown in color and can come from not just leaves but also wood, stems, bark, roots, etc. This is naturally occurring and most common in trees and leaves from the oak, willow, birch, and pine trees. Do not be alarmed if you see these marks. While the discoloration left behind ca
As the Summer winds to an end, Labor Day passes and the Fall season draws near, it is the time to start thinking about your pavers. With every day that goes by there is less sunlight and lower temperatures. As the rainy season quickly approaches, everything is staying wet longer and soon the snow will bring more water with the melting and freezing. This means that more organic materials will start to grow because of these conditions. Coming toward the end of the season, we
