Badly designed or maintained landscaping not only looks awful, but can also destroy your home’s curb appeal and ultimately end up devaluing your property. Add to this the fact that poor landscaping is a downer, which affects the way you see and enjoy your home. This is why you should try to avoid bad landscaping […]
The benefits of compost for your garden are numerous. It increases the chances of your plants and flowers being healthy and vigorous, as well as helping your soil retain water and nutrients. But while ready-made, organic compost is a great purchase for people who want a head start, it can become expensive if you use a lot […]
Lighting is often an essential part of any outdoor space, and has the ability to completely transform both the mood and atmosphere at the flick of a switch. Whether you want to host a barbecue, a small gathering of friends, or a larger party, chances are you’ll want some kind of lighting as the day […]
Many people purchase homes that already have a swimming pool. For others, having one installed is an easy decision to make because of the array of benefits they afford the homeowner. [Recommended read: 5 reasons you should hire a professional landscaping company] Not sure whether a swimming pool is a good investment for you? Here are five reasons […]
Thinking up landscaping ideas for your outdoor spaces can be fun; especially if you’re a creative person with a penchant for design. But while dreaming up cool landscaping ideas is one thing, making them a beautiful reality is quite another, and that’s why so many people choose not to undertake big landscaping projects themselves and instead […]
Unless you water your plants and vegetables regularly, or they get the water they need through precipitation, they will invariably die. But watering your garden by hand can be both time consuming and labour intensive. That’s why more and more people are investing in garden irrigation systems. One of the most popular types of irrigation […]
For many people, mowing their lawn is a tedious and tiresome chore that they often try and neglect for as long as possible. But once it’s done the results are always worth it; especially if you get a professional landscaping company to do it for you. However, if you cut your lawn the right way, you too can […]
You’ve probably heard of Zen. But while you know that it’s a good thing and you could probably do with it in your life, do you actually know what it is? Many people will tell you it’s Japanese and has stuff to do with monks. That popular notion is, unfortunately, inaccurate as Zen is actually a […]
If you’re struggling for landscaping ideas, it’s always good to seek advice from a professional landscaping company. Not only will they be able to look at the current state of your outdoor spaces and give you recommendations specifically based on your situation, but they’ll also have ideas that you’ve never even thought of. [Recommended read: Environmental benefits of […]
If your outside spaces are looking rundown and unloved, it will not only make you feel melancholy, but could also upset your neighbours – especially if their gardens and lawns are immaculately kept. That’s why so many people nowadays are enlisting the services of professional landscapers and making their outside spaces beautiful once more. […]
Adding decking to your home is an improvement well worthwhile. Whilst most home improvements provide renewed enjoyment from your property, they typically also increase the property value too. Adding or improving a deck will too. One of the most popular additions to any home is beautiful outdoor timber deck, which has the ability to totally transform the look of […]
Mention “synthetic grass” and many people will immediately think of the old-style AstroTurf pitches they used to play on at school. But the reality is that synthetic grass has come on leaps and bounds over the years, and the quality today is a far cry from the stuff you remember at school. If installed correctly by […]
