Gardening and landscaping your property is a tough job. It requires a lot of knowledge and effort to create the effect you hope to achieve. At times, it also requires the right connections to provide materials. You may have the perfect idea of what you want to accomplish, but you don’t know where to turn …
1. Introduction to Garden Features Nothing adds interest to a garden quite like a special feature or three. You don’t want to add too many, especially in a small garden as it will make it look more cluttered than anything. Some garden features can be simple, and others more elaborate. Take into consideration the size …
Trees have many uses in a home. They provide shade when the sun gets too hot. They also help in purifying the air within your compound. Moreover, they keep bad winds at bay and make your landscape more appealing. However, trees are vulnerable to diseases and damages that are caused by weather or humans. When …
Of course, every home must have a living room wherein guests and visitors are being received and welcomed. However, some homes need more than just that. And this is where outdoor living areas become more important than ever. Some say that outdoor living spaces are much more relaxing and calming compared to an indoor living …
Do you have decorative gravel leftover from previous landscaping projects or are you looking for innovative projects involving decorative aggregates in future? You’ve come to the right place. Here are a few ideas for using decorative gravels that may not have occurred to you before. Gravel Gaps Fillings gaps with gravel has become a fashionable …
Having a lovely backyard allows you to fully enjoy your property. It also increases the property’s value and sets it apart from the competition should you choose to sell it in the future. Ideally, your home’s surrounding areas must have attractive, functional and leisurely spaces where you can spend quality time with your family and …
Slowly but surely the winter period is drawing to a close. Daylight hours are getting gradually longer, meaning the time has come to start paying attention to our gardens once again. In the dark and cold of winter, the majority of us elect to all but completely neglect the grasses, bushes and flowers that make …
Turf grass is a favorite landscaping feature in many places today. People love them because of their appealing nature. Others prefer turf, not just because of the result that it brings, but also because it has low maintenance costs. Remember that natural grass needs constant mowing and watering, which is something that you would rather …
After you cut down a tree, the real work begins. Getting rid of a tree stump can be an extremely challenging process. In fact, it is often much more difficult than cutting down the tree itself. The best time to deal with an unwanted stump is right after you cut down the tree. Although stumps …
Retaining walls are so named because they retain or hold the soil behind it. Retaining walls are especially useful in keeping with different levels of soil at two different levels from each side. Retaining walls can be made of wood, stones, bricks, or concrete. For residential uses, retaining walls are great to put in your …
