/* ============================================================
   GREEN OPERATIONS LLC — Design System
   Brand: #37B649 (green) + #2D2D2D (dark gray)
   Vibe: bold-energy — full-width, minimal radius, high contrast
   Font: Montserrat (400, 500, 600, 700, 800)
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Custom Properties --- */
:root {
  --color-primary: #37B649;
  --color-primary-dark: #2E9A3D;
  --color-primary-light: #4BC75B;
  --color-secondary: #2D2D2D;
  --color-secondary-light: #808080;
  --color-accent: #37B649;
  --color-bg: #ffffff;
  --color-bg-alt: #f5f5f5;
  --color-bg-dark: #1a1a1a;
  --color-text: #2D2D2D;
  --color-text-light: #ffffff;
  --color-muted: #6B7280;
  --color-border: #E5E7EB;
  --color-success: #37B649;
  --color-error: #DC2626;
  --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --radius: 4px;
  --shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --transition: 0.3s ease;
  --spacing-section: 5rem;
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --fs-xs: 0.75rem;
  --fs-sm: 0.875rem;
  --fs-base: 1rem;
  --fs-md: 1.125rem;
  --fs-lg: 1.25rem;
  --fs-xl: 1.5rem;
  --fs-2xl: 2rem;
  --fs-3xl: 2.5rem;
  --fs-4xl: 3rem;
  --fs-hero: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  --fs-h1: clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  --fs-h2: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  --fs-h3: clamp(1.125rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  --lh-heading: 1.2;
  --lh-body: 1.7;
  --header-height: 80px;
}

/* Jefferson County hardscaping: scoped planning and maintenance comparison. */
.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: end;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__intro h2,
.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__intro p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__intro p {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decision {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decision__number {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decision__label {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary-light);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decision h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decision p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__note {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__note h3,
.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__note p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr);
  min-height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story__media {
  min-height: 420px;
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story__content {
  align-self: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story__content h2,
.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story__content h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story__content p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story__content a {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-route-links {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-route-links a {
  display: flex;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 150px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-route-links strong {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-route-links span {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-route-links a:hover {
  background: rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__intro,
  .page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__note {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-decisions__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story,
  .page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-route-links {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .page-hardscaping-jefferson .county-site-story__media {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
}

/* Homepage SEO update: compact project-path guidance within the established story section. */
.home-project-paths {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.home-project-path {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.home-project-path > span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.home-project-path h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.home-project-path p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .home-project-paths {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

a, button, input, select, textarea, [role="button"] {
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

/* Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: var(--lh-heading);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
h5 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); margin-bottom: 0.375rem; }
h6 { font-size: var(--fs-md); margin-bottom: 0.375rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.lead {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.muted {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.check-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
}

.check-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.check-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.65em;
  width: 0.55rem;
  height: 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.color-primary {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(55,182,73,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card .card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card .card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card:hover .card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.blog-index-intro {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-index-intro p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
}

.blog-card__content {
  padding: 1.35rem;
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.28rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.blog-card__excerpt {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-callout {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(55,182,73,0.12), rgba(55,182,73,0.03));
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.article-callout p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.integrated-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.integrated-gallery figure {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.integrated-gallery img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.integrated-gallery figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0;
  padding: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.72));
}

.balanced-card-grid .content-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.balanced-card-grid .content-card p {
  flex: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .integrated-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .integrated-gallery figure {
    min-height: 220px;
  }
}
.blog-card__content > span {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.28;
}

.blog-card__excerpt {
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.article-photo-band {
  margin: 2.25rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.article-photo-band img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-content .article-photo-band img {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.local-proof-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(55,182,73,0.08), rgba(45,45,45,0.04));
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(55,182,73,0.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(55,182,73,0.16);
}

.project-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.project-mosaic figure {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 260px;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.project-mosaic img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: inherit;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.project-mosaic figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.72), rgba(0,0,0,0));
}

.project-mosaic figure:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .project-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .project-mosaic figure {
    min-height: 220px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .project-mosaic img,
  .blog-index-grid .blog-card .card-img img {
    transition: none;
  }
}

.blog-article-section article > h2:first-child {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.article-kicker {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.redirect-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(55,182,73,0.08), rgba(45,45,45,0.06));
}

.redirect-page__main {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.redirect-page__logo {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
  width: min(220px, 48vw);
}

.redirect-card {
  width: min(620px, 100%);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 65px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.redirect-card h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
}

.redirect-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.blog-index-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card__content {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-index-grid .card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.section,
.band-pad {
  padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
}

main > section:not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.cta-section) {
  padding: var(--spacing-section) 0;
}

.section-alt,
.section--alt,
.band-alt {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section-dark {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.section-dark p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.section-dark .section-label {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.section-dark .color-muted {
  color: #ccc;
}

/* Semantic section families used by QA and maintenance pages */
.feature-band,
.proof-section,
.proof-band,
.trust-section,
.related-services-section,
.related-services-band,
.faq-section {
  position: relative;
}

.feature-band .content-wrap,
.proof-section .content-wrap,
.trust-section .content-wrap {
  max-width: 880px;
}

.related-services-section .card,
.related-services-band .card,
.trust-section .card,
.faq-section .faq {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* Grid System */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-2,
.grid--2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-3,
.grid--3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  grid-auto-rows: 1fr;
}

.grid-4,
.grid--4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.split-reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.split-reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.split-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

.flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .grid-2, .grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-4, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .grid-3, .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 48px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
  background: #404040;
  border-color: #404040;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.btn--white {
  background: var(--color-text-light);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.btn--white:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  min-height: 40px;
}

.btn--full {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAV
   ============================================================ */
.header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.header__container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  height: var(--header-height);
}

.header__logo img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
}

.nav {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav__link {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  min-height: 48px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link.active {
  background: rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.header__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.header__phone {
  display: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.header__phone:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.header__cta {
  display: none;
}

/* Hamburger Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10001;
}

.nav-toggle__bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  position: relative;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle__bar::before,
.nav-toggle__bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  transition: transform var(--transition), top var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle__bar::before { top: -7px; }
.nav-toggle__bar::after { top: 7px; }

/* The header markup uses three real bar spans. Keep the close icon to those
   spans only so the opened mobile menu does not render duplicate lines. */
.nav-toggle {
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.nav-toggle__bar {
  position: static;
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle__bar::before,
.nav-toggle__bar::after {
  display: none;
}

/* Hamburger to X animation */
.nav-open .nav-toggle__bar {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
}

.nav-open .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-open .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-open .nav-toggle__bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.nav-open .nav-toggle__bar::before {
  top: 0;
  transform: none;
}

.nav-open .nav-toggle__bar::after {
  top: 0;
  transform: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .nav-open .nav-toggle {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile Nav Overlay */
.nav-open .nav {
  display: flex;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-top: 100px;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 10000;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.nav-open .nav__link {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  width: 80%;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Desktop nav */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
  }

  .header__phone {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .header__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .nav-open .nav {
    position: static;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    flex-direction: row;
    padding-top: 0;
    background: transparent;
  }
}

/* Nav Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown > button {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.875rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.nav-dropdown > button:hover {
  background: rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-dropdown > button.active {
  background: rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 220px;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  min-height: 44px;
  line-height: 44px;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-open .nav-dropdown {
  width: 80%;
}

.nav-open .nav-dropdown > button {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
}

.nav-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
  position: static;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.nav-open .nav-dropdown-menu a {
  min-height: 38px;
  line-height: 38px;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
}

.hero-compact {
  min-height: 300px;
  padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.hero-compact h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
}

.hero-compact p {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.blog-index-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  grid-auto-rows: auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

#blog-posts > .container > .section-label {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-article-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
}

.hardscape-planning-section {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.planning-steps {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.planning-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 4.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.planning-step span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.15rem;
  top: 1.15rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(55,182,73,0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.planning-step h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.planning-step p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.article-content > .container {
  max-width: 760px;
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .article-content > .container {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.article-content .blog-meta {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content img {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.article-kicker {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Dark overlay */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--fs-hero);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero .btn-group {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero .section-label {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* Hero badges */
.hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-badge svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Inner Page Hero (shorter, left-aligned) */
.hero--inner {
  min-height: 280px;
  padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero--inner h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero--inner p {
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-contact {
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  min-height: auto;
}

.hero-contact__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(320px, 0.9fr);
  align-items: start;
}

.hero-contact__intro {
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.hero-home .hero-contact__intro {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.hero-home .lead {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-form-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
}

.hero-contact .hero-form-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
}

.hero-contact .hero-form-card__heading {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.hero-contact .hero-form-card__heading h2 {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-contact .hero-form-card__heading p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-contact .hero-form-card .form-group,
.hero-contact .hero-form-card .sms-consent {
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-contact .hero-form-card .form-group:nth-of-type(5),
.hero-contact .hero-form-card .form-group:nth-of-type(6),
.hero-contact .hero-form-card .sms-consent,
.hero-contact .hero-form-card .btn--full,
.hero-contact .hero-form-card .contact-forward-card__body {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.hero-contact .hero-form-card textarea {
  min-height: 88px;
}

.hero-contact .hero-form-card .sms-consent {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.hero .hero-form-card p,
.hero .hero-form-card label {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-contact {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .hero-contact__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-contact .hero-form-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-page .hero-contact__intro {
    order: -1;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .contact-page .hero-contact__intro .breadcrumbs {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .contact-page .hero-contact__intro h1 {
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .contact-page .hero-contact__intro p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-home {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .hero-home h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 9vw, 2.65rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-home .lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-home .btn-group {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .hero-home .hero-form-card {
    padding: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   BREADCRUMBS
   ============================================================ */
.breadcrumbs {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.breadcrumbs .separator {
  margin: 0 0.4rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Breadcrumbs inside hero (white text) */
.hero .breadcrumbs {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero .breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.hero .breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.hero .breadcrumbs .separator {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.hero .breadcrumbs .current {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.card > img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card__content,
.card__body,
.card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.card__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.card-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.card-link:hover {
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.card-link::after {
  content: '\2192';
}

.design-detail-band .content-wrap {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.detail-list,
.material-rows {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.detail-list__item,
.material-row {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.material-detail-section .content-wrap {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.detail-list__item h3,
.material-row h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.detail-list__item p,
.material-row p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.planning-rows {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.planning-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(12rem, 0.34fr) 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
}

.planning-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
}

.planning-row h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.planning-row p {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 68ch;
}

.planning-row--wide {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(13rem, 0.28fr) 1fr;
}

.service-detail-list--balanced {
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.service-detail-list--balanced .planning-row {
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.process--single-column,
.process-steps--single-column {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.process--single-column .process__step,
.process-steps--single-column .process-step {
  padding: 1.1rem 0 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
}

.process--single-column .process__step:first-child,
.process-steps--single-column .process-step:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
}

.seasonal-care-list,
.budget-drivers {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 1.35rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
}

.seasonal-care-row,
.budget-driver {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(9rem, 0.35fr) 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
}

.seasonal-care-row:last-child,
.budget-driver:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.seasonal-care-row h3,
.budget-driver strong {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.seasonal-care-row p,
.budget-driver span,
.cost-ranges p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.cost-ranges {
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
  border: 0;
}

.cost-ranges p {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.cost-ranges p:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
}

.cost-ranges strong {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.cost-planning-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.cost-planning-panel__note {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-width: 78ch;
}

.editorial-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.92fr) minmax(0, 1.08fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.editorial-detail--reverse {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr);
}

.editorial-detail--reverse .editorial-detail__media {
  order: 2;
}

.editorial-detail__media {
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(45,45,45,0.16);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.editorial-detail__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.editorial-detail__copy h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
}

.detail-lines {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.14);
}

.detail-line {
  padding: 1.15rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.14);
}

.detail-line h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.detail-line p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.service-story-stack {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.service-story-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(0, 1.35fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3rem) 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.13);
}

.service-story-panel + .service-story-panel {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.service-story-panel:nth-child(even) {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
}

.service-story-panel:nth-child(even) .service-story-panel__media {
  order: 2;
}

.service-story-panel__media {
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
}

.service-story-panel__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.service-story-panel:hover .service-story-panel__media img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

.service-story-panel__content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
}

.service-story-panel__content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hardscape-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hardscape-gallery__item {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  min-height: 260px;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  isolation: isolate;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.hardscape-gallery__item:nth-child(1),
.hardscape-gallery__item:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: span 5;
}

.hardscape-gallery__item:nth-child(2),
.hardscape-gallery__item:nth-child(6) {
  grid-column: span 4;
}

.hardscape-gallery__item:nth-child(3),
.hardscape-gallery__item:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: span 3;
}

.hardscape-gallery__item:nth-child(n+7) {
  grid-column: span 4;
}

.hardscape-gallery__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.hardscape-gallery__item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,26,26,0.02) 35%, rgba(26,26,26,0.82) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hardscape-gallery__caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  background: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
}

.hardscape-gallery__item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.045);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hardscape-gallery--clean .hardscape-gallery__item::after {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,26,26,0.02), rgba(26,26,26,0.16));
}

.hardscape-gallery--clean .hardscape-gallery__item:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.service-link-band {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.14);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.14);
}

.service-link-band__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 9rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45,45,45,0.12);
}

.service-link-band__row:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.service-link-band__row img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.service-link-band__row strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.service-link-band__row span {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-link-band__row:hover {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.service-link-band__row:hover strong {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .landscape-related-services .service-link-band__row {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(16rem, 34%) minmax(0, 1fr);
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }
}

.service-link-band--text .service-link-band__row {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(10rem, 0.28fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.related-service-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.related-service-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 12rem minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 8rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.related-service-row:hover {
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: rgba(55,182,73,0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.related-service-row img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 7rem;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.related-service-row span {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.related-service-row strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.related-service-list--compact {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.related-service-row--text {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(9rem, 0.28fr) 1fr;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
}

.related-service-row--text strong {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.image-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.9fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.image-strip .gallery__item {
  min-height: 18rem;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
}

.hardscape-feature-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.hardscape-feature-grid .hardscape-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.hardscape-feature-grid .hardscape-feature-card > img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hardscape-feature-grid .card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex: 1;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hardscape-feature-grid .btn--link {
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hardscape-feature-grid {
    grid-auto-rows: 1fr;
  }

  .detail-list,
  .material-rows {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .detail-list__item,
  .material-row {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .planning-row,
  .planning-row--wide {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 0;
  }

  .editorial-detail,
  .editorial-detail--reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .editorial-detail--reverse .editorial-detail__media {
    order: 0;
  }

  .detail-line {
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }

  .seasonal-care-row,
  .budget-driver,
  .cost-planning-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-story-panel,
  .service-story-panel:nth-child(even) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-story-panel:nth-child(even) .service-story-panel__media {
    order: 0;
  }

  .hardscape-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hardscape-gallery__item,
  .hardscape-gallery__item:nth-child(n) {
    grid-column: 1;
    min-height: 230px;
  }

  .hardscape-gallery__caption {
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .related-service-row,
  .related-service-row--text {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .related-service-row img {
    height: 11rem;
  }

  .service-link-band__row,
  .service-link-band--text .service-link-band__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .service-link-band__row img {
    max-height: 13rem;
  }

  .image-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .image-strip .gallery__item {
    min-height: 14rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.service-card,
.feature-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover,
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-card__icon,
.feature-card__icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-card__icon svg,
.feature-card__icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.service-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.service-card__link {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.service-card__link:hover {
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.service-card__link::after {
  content: '\2192';
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS / TRUST BAR
   ============================================================ */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.stats-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.stats-bar__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  min-width: 120px;
}
.stats-bar__item > div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.stats-bar__number,
.stats-bar__value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stats-bar__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Trust Items (with icons) */
.trust-bar {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trust-item strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.trust-item svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonial,
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial::before,
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0.15;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial__stars,
.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial__stars svg,
.testimonial-stars svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #FBBF24;
  fill: #FBBF24;
}

.testimonial__text,
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial__author,
.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.testimonial__service {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-item__question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item__question:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-item__question {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-item__icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-item__icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-item__answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  display: none;
}

.faq-item__answer p {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-item__answer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-item__answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   FORMS
   ============================================================ */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group input[type="tel"],
.form-group input[type="url"],
.form-group input[type="number"],
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  min-height: 48px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' fill='%236B7280'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.15);
}

/* Validation states */
.form-group input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown),
.form-group textarea:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown) {
  border-color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-group input:valid:not(:placeholder-shown),
.form-group textarea:valid:not(:placeholder-shown) {
  border-color: var(--color-success);
}

.form-error {
  display: none;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-error);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.form-submit {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   SMS CONSENT
   ============================================================ */
.sms-consent {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sms-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  accent-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sms-consent__label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sms-consent__label a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  padding: 4rem 0 0;
}

.footer h3,
.footer h4 {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.footer a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.footer__brand {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer__brand img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer__brand p {
  max-width: 280px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer__links ul,
.footer__col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.625rem;
}

.footer__links a,
.footer__col a {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 36px;
}

.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.footer__contact-item strong {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer__social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.footer__social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer__social svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.footer__legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer__legal a {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.footer__legal a:hover {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.footer__credit {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.footer__credit a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.footer__credit a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   GALLERY
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.gallery-item,
.gallery__item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img,
.gallery__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item:hover img,
.gallery__item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-item__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.gallery-item__overlay svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay svg {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Gallery filter tabs */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  min-height: 40px;
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover,
.gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Lightbox overlay enhanced via JS */
.lightbox {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  z-index: 10000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox.active {
  display: flex;
}

.lightbox img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.lightbox__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ============================================================
   IMAGE LOADING SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */
.img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.img-placeholder {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5e7eb 0%, #d1d5db 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px dashed #9ca3af;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.img-placeholder span {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.img-real {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.img-real.loaded {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-bg.img-real {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.hero-bg.img-real.loaded {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section,
.cta-band,
.section--cta {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-section h2,
.cta-band h2,
.section--cta h2 {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-section p,
.cta-band p,
.section--cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.cta-section .section-label,
.cta-band .section-label,
.section--cta .section-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* Outline button inside CTA / hero (white on dark/green bg) */
.cta-section .btn--outline,
.cta-band .btn--outline,
.hero .btn--outline {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  border-color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.cta-section .btn--outline:hover,
.cta-band .btn--outline:hover,
.hero .btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-text-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Keep both actions distinct from the green section background. */
.section--cta .btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-text-light);
  border-color: var(--color-text-light);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.section--cta .btn--outline {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.section--cta .btn--primary:hover,
.section--cta .btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.section--cta .btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* Dark CTA variant */
.cta-section--dark {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.process-steps,
.process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  counter-reset: step;
}

.process-step,
.process__step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  counter-increment: step;
}

.process-step__number,
.process__number {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  min-width: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  line-height: 1;
}

.process-step__content,
.process__content {
  flex: 1;
}

.process-step__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .process-steps,
  .process {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .process-steps--horizontal {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .process-steps--horizontal .process-step {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   TABLES
   ============================================================ */
.table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pool-deck-cost-table {
    table-layout: fixed;
  }

  .pool-deck-cost-table th,
  .pool-deck-cost-table td {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem !important;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }
}

thead {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

th {
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

td {
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG
   ============================================================ */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-card .card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  display: block;
  min-height: 220px;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.blog-card .card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-card__content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.blog-card__content > span {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-meta__date {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-meta__category {
  background: rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 0.125rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-card__title a {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.blog-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.blog-collection-heading {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-collection-heading h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

.blog-collection-heading p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.blog-collection-heading--series {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card--series .card-img {
  display: none;
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card--series {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card--series .blog-card__content {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card--series .blog-card__title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.blog-index-grid .blog-card--series .blog-card__excerpt {
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-content .article-next-step {
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-content .article-quick-answer {
  margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  background: rgba(55, 182, 73, 0.08);
}

.article-content .article-quick-answer h2 {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.article-content .article-quick-answer li:last-child,
.article-content .article-quick-answer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mobile-conversion-bar {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body.article-outdoor-living {
    padding-bottom: calc(74px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  }

  .mobile-conversion-bar {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 90;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem max(0.75rem, env(safe-area-inset-right)) calc(0.5rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) max(0.75rem, env(safe-area-inset-left));
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 -6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .mobile-conversion-bar__action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 0;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: clamp(0.76rem, 3.5vw, 0.9rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .mobile-conversion-bar__action--call {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    background: #fff;
  }

  .mobile-conversion-bar__action--estimate,
  .mobile-conversion-bar__action--estimate:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--color-primary);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-index-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 100%;
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 42%) minmax(0, 1fr);
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--featured .card-img {
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--featured .blog-card__content {
    justify-content: center;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series {
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series-archive {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series-archive .blog-card__content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(260px, 0.75fr);
    column-gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    align-items: center;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series-archive .blog-meta,
  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series-archive .blog-card__title {
    grid-column: 1;
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series-archive .blog-card__excerpt,
  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series-archive .card-link {
    grid-column: 2;
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series-archive .blog-card__excerpt {
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series-archive .blog-card__content > span {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 3;
  }

  .blog-index-grid .blog-card--series-archive .card-link {
    grid-row: 3;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-meta {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .blog-card .card-img {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

/* Article / Prose Content */
.article-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.article-content h2 {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
}

.article-content h3 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
}

.article-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.article-content ul {
  list-style: disc;
}

.article-content ol {
  list-style: decimal;
}

.article-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.article-content img {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.article-content a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.article-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.article-content table {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   TOP BAR (optional — social + contact info)
   ============================================================ */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-bar a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.top-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.top-bar-left,
.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.social-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 48px;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.social-links svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 3rem; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

.color-primary { color: var(--color-primary); }
.bg-alt { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

/* ============================================================
   CLASS ALIASES & MISSING CLASS DEFINITIONS
   Maps BEM double-dash and alternate naming conventions to
   existing styles. Added for HTML/CSS class parity.
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Global: .header__logo-text --- */
.header__logo-text {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* --- Global: .btn--lg --- */
.btn--lg {
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* --- Global: .btn--outline-dark --- */
.btn--outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-color: var(--color-text);
}

.btn--outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--color-text);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* --- Global: .btn--link --- */
.btn--link {
  background: none;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
}

.btn--link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* --- Global: .content-wrap --- */
.content-wrap {
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* --- Global: .split-content --- */
.split-content {
  flex: 1;
}

/* --- Global: .split-img (extend existing with img rule) --- */
.split-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* --- Global: .thanks-msg --- */
.thanks-msg {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.thanks-msg h2 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- Service page: .card--link --- */
.card--link {
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.card--link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- Service page: .grid--align-center --- */
.grid--align-center {
  align-items: center;
}

/* --- Service page: .grid--reverse --- */
.grid--reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.grid--reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

/* --- Service page: .rounded --- */
.rounded {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* --- Service page: .btn-group--center --- */
.btn-group--center {
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --- Service page: .faq (wrapper container) --- */
.faq {
  /* Container for faq-item elements — no special styling needed */
}

/* --- Service page: .price-range --- */
.price-range {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.price-range:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.price-range strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.price-range span {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* --- Homepage: .features-grid --- */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

/* --- Homepage: .testimonial-meta --- */
.testimonial-meta {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* --- Homepage: .intro-content --- */
.intro-content {
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* --- Homepage: .stats-bar__grid --- */
.stats-bar__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stats-bar__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */

/* Small (640px) */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Medium (768px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 7rem 0 6rem;
  }

  .hero--inner {
    padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* Large (1024px) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 580px;
    padding: 8rem 0 7rem;
  }

  .hero--inner {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   CLS PREVENTION
   ============================================================ */

/* Reserve space for header logo to prevent shift on load */
.header__logo img {
  aspect-ratio: 400/213;
}

/* Reserve space for hero background to prevent CLS */
.hero {
  contain: layout style;
}

/* Reserve space for stats-bar items */
.stats-bar__item {
  min-height: 72px;
}

/* Reserve space for card images */
.card-img {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

/* Reserve space for gallery items */
.gallery-item,
.gallery__item {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

/* Prevent CTA section reflow */
.cta-section,
.cta-band {
  contain: layout style;
}

/* Ensure font swap doesn't cause layout shift */
body {
  font-synthesis: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  }

  .fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ============================================================ */
@media print {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  body {
    font-size: 12pt;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .header,
  .footer,
  .nav-toggle,
  .cta-section,
  .cta-band,
  .btn-group,
  .stats-bar,
  .trust-bar,
  .top-bar,
  .hero .btn-group,
  .lightbox {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    background: none !important;
  }

  .hero::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    color: #000 !important;
    font-size: 24pt;
  }

  .hero-bg {
    display: none;
  }

  .container {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }

  a[href]::after {
    content: " (" attr(href) ")";
    font-size: 10pt;
    color: #555;
  }

  nav a[href]::after,
  .footer a[href]::after,
  .btn::after {
    content: none;
  }

  .card,
  .service-card,
  .testimonial,
  .faq-item,
  .blog-card {
    break-inside: avoid;
    border: 1px solid #ccc !important;
  }

  img {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .faq-item__answer {
    display: block !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY — FOCUS STYLES
   ============================================================ */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

button:focus-visible,
a:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Remove focus outline for mouse users */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
  outline: none;
}

/* --- Address Autocomplete Dropdown --- */
.address-dropdown{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ddd;border-top:none;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.1);list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;max-height:240px;overflow-y:auto}
.address-dropdown__item{padding:10px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;transition:background .15s}
.address-dropdown__item:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.address-dropdown__secondary{color:#888;font-size:13px}
.address-dropdown__item--active,.address-dropdown__item:hover{background:var(--color-primary-light,#f0f7ff)}

/* --- Canonical Redirect Fallback --- */
.redirect-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(26,26,26,0.72), rgba(26,26,26,0.72)),
    url('/images/hardscaping/hardscaping-drone-patio-curved-steps-borders-01.webp') center / cover no-repeat;
}

.redirect-notice {
  width: min(100%, 560px);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.redirect-notice__logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.redirect-notice__logo img {
  width: 190px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.redirect-notice h1 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.redirect-notice p {
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  max-width: 420px;
}