Five Tips for Designing a Partial Shade Garden
Depending on the layout of your yard, it’s likely you’ll have at least a few areas that experience more shade than sun. But that doesn’t mean you’ll have to forego planting in those spaces altogether. There are a wide variety of perennials that can do very well in the shade. And the happy bonus […]
September Landscaping to Do List
It may be hard to believe, but September is just around the corner. While your yard may be in full bloom right now, it won’t be long before you’ll need to start preparing for winter. To help you get organized for the change in seasons, we’ve come up with this September landscaping to do list. […]
How to Landscape Driveways
When it comes to property landscaping, driveways are often only considered as an afterthought. However, this is unfortunate as not only does a driveway take up a significant amount of space, it is often the first feature that’s encountered upon approaching the property. Properly landscaping your driveway will not only create a positive first impression, […]
What is Modern Landscaping?
Modern landscaping is more akin to an architectural movement than simply a method of gardening. Although plants play a role in modern landscaping, their appearance is somewhat more understated than what one would expect to find in an average backyard. To answer the question of “What is modern landscaping?” one needs to focus on aspects […]
How to apply Aesthetics to Your Landscaping
When it comes to landscape design, the goal is to marry aesthetics with function. You want something that looks good, but which also allows you to use the area as you see fit. If you’re wondering how to apply aesthetics to your landscaping, it’s important to understand that personal opinion will play a substantial role. […]
Top Backyard Landscaping Design Ideas
When it comes to planning out backyard landscaping ideas, you must initially decide upon the primary use you’re looking to achieve. Do you want to make it an area that welcomes children and/or pets or are you looking for something that appeals more towards adult sensibilities? Are you hoping to entertain and host social gatherings […]
How to Add Texture to Your Landscape Design
There are many basic principles to adhere to when it comes to landscape design. Concepts like unity and balance, transition and contrast or line and proportion all play a role in making a landscape pleasing to the eye. One principle that’s often not given its due is the balancing of texture throughout the panorama. In […]
Three Unique Plants to Include in Your Landscaping
When preparing your landscaping plan, it’s only natural to want plants that will easily grow and survive pretty much on their own. But quite often, sticking to the native species that grow well in your area can lead to a garden that looks too similar to everyone else’s. To give your landscape a sense of […]
Three Tips for Landscape Design Beginners
As the weather warms, thoughts turn to the backyard and how it will be used over the summer. But what if your backyard is overgrown or simply unenticing? Some simple landscaping procedures may be all that’s needed to make your yard a place you’ll quite happily spend a lot of time in. But if you’ve […]
Top Spring Landscaping Care Tips
Spring is the beginning of the growing season and with it comes a list of chores that should be taken care of to ensure uncomplicated and stress-free warmer months. To give you an idea of what you should be concentrating on when you’re finally able to putter around the garden, we’ve compiled a list of […]