Garden / Landscaping / Patio
Increase Your Enjoyment of Outdoor Space
by Guest Post on Mar 4, 2010
Your yard is meant to be enjoyed by you and your family. And, how you and your family decide to do this is completely a personal choice. So, take a minute to think about your family as well as your current circumstances and determine how you can maximize the pleasure of your yard. Continue reading →
All You Need to Know about Creating a Pond
by Guest Post on Mar 15, 2010
Adding a water feature to any garden provides an attractive focal point and a habitat for wildlife creatures. It does take time and effort to properly build and maintain a successful pond. Below you can find advice on where to locate your pond, and how to build it. Continue reading →
Artificial Grass and Turf FAQs
by Guest Post on Jun 7, 2010
There are many plus points in installing artificial grass and turf on a lawn. Here are some FAQ's relating to fake grass and turf. Does the grass have a directional pile? Yes, this method is increasingly popular and the installation time is very little. Continue reading →
A Garden Office and its Domestic Carbon Footprint
by Guest Post on Jun 16, 2010
How can we conserve energy at home and in our garden offices and other domestic buildings? There has been much talk about renewable energy and new technologies such as ground source heat pumps and greywater recycling for use around the home. Continue reading →
Hedges and Hedging Plants
by Guest Post on Jun 21, 2010
Hedgerows date back thousands of years. There is evidence that Romans planted thorn hedges to provide boundaries to estates. Hedges were first introduced for privacy and security and they are still two of the biggest reasons for garden hedges today. Continue reading →
How to Build a Barbecue
by Guest Post on Jul 21, 2010
An old-fashioned brick barbecue transforms your back garden into an open-air kitchen. Friends and family can enjoy countless hours of fresh air while meals cook on the range. Simple bricklaying techniques can be used to adorn your garden with an attractive and functional brick barbecue. Continue reading →
The Right Soil and Site Preparation are the Key Ingredients to Success
by Guest Post on Aug 3, 2010
The best way to ensure you have a beautiful lawn is to prepare your soil and perform the proper site preparation before the lawn is seeded. If these two things are done properly lots of maintenance and money will be saved over the life of the lawn. Continue reading →
Aerating Your Lawn
by Guest Post on Aug 3, 2010
Lawn aeration is beneficial when the soil has been compacted. Soils get compacted for a number of reasons: sports, vehicle traffic, and parking or wet, poorly drained soil. Think about a football field. The activity compacts the soil which kills the grass. Continue reading →
How Different Wall Fountains Materials Give Alternative Benefits
by Guest Post on Oct 23, 2010
The beauty of wall fountains is there are so many different styles and materials they can be placed in any environment and will blend into their surroundings perfectly. Within this article, we will take a look at the different materials which can be used. Continue reading →
How to Install Landscape Edging
by Guest Post on Nov 24, 2010
If you want to go about and make sure that you add a finishing touch, then you should go about and make sure that you add the landscape edging. This is all it takes. While it will take you a while to install it, then you will be happy that you did it. Continue reading →
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