What Is a Water Garden?
The ancient Romans understood the value of water as a design feature. An open-air atrium with a stunning water garden occupied pride of place in fashionable homes. The Romans appreciated the tinkle of water across stone and the lively effect of fish darting...
How to Design a Patio
Your patio is an integral component of your home and an excellent place to relax and connect with nature. It’s also one of the most expensive elements of any garden design. Since a patio plays several different roles, designing it needs careful consideration. Below...
Hardscaping Trends for 2021
Hardscape refers to the heavier elements in landscape design, such as the patio, stone benches, driveway, and rocks. It may also include sprinkler systems, fountains, and swimming pools. If you’re looking for hardscaping ideas to transform your backyard, you might...
Maintaining Your Stone Landscaping
It doesn’t matter what kind of landscape you have; it will require maintenance of some sort. Many homeowners are meticulous about ensuring that their lawn is constantly trimmed, while others may focus more on maintaining their gardens. Stone landscaping is also...
Tips for Planning a Landscaping Project
A good landscaping project can help reinvent homes of all styles and sizes. For some families, this is a DIY project where they head to the local store and start thinking about how to plan a landscaping project. For other homeowners, a landscaping project is a huge...
What Is Stamped Concrete?
It's hard to argue that concrete has changed how human beings construct buildings, and we have been using concrete for thousands of years. It remains one of the most frequently used building materials in the world. However, many individuals are not that familiar with...
Mulch Vs. Stone in Landscaping
You are all done planting new flowers, shrubs, and plants in your garden - what next? It’s time to fine-tune your garden by adding the mulch layer. But wait, is mulch enough, and is it even necessary? Can’t one just replace the mulch layer with stones? That’s exactly...
Protecting Your Landscaping from Weeds
A beautiful garden is the dream of every homeowner and gardener. But as soon as the weeds start to sprout, that dream can come to a swift end. Weeds are a nuisance, and they can easily turn any garden’s appearance into an overrun mess. In today’s piece, we’ll tell how...
What is a Retaining Wall?
Have you ever noticed walls in garden spaces? Those walls are called retaining walls, and that’s what we are going to explore today. From what is a retaining wall and how to build a retaining wall, you’ll find everything in this piece. So let’s get into the ins and...
Reasons to Consider a Gazebo or Pergola
An outdoor Gazebo or Pergola can add to the aesthetic of your house and enhance its beauty. They can even add as much as 14% to the value of your home. If you have plans on spending time in your yard or arranging an outdoor family gathering, then you should consider...