Archive for the ‘Landscaping’ Category

Dealing with Landscaping Problems

Monday, December 1st, 2008

by Kent Higgins Whilst landscaping can give many benefits to the homeowner, there are a few basic problems that we have to deal with. The following article will list some of these problems and suggest a solution to them. Dealing with Pests The unwelcome insects and animals that come uninvited into our gardens can, if not dealt with, lead to significant damage. They can also create problems for humans and our pets through the spread of Read More

Choosing Materials For Your Landscaping Walkways and Pools

Friday, October 24th, 2008

by Thomas Fryd Planning your driveway and walkway can be tricky because they need to provide enough space for traffic, yet they should take up a minimum space to leave room for more attractive landscape elements. The garage should be close to or attached to the house, and near the street. The driveway should ideally be as long as your property allows, providing for off-street parking. If you plan to have a lot of deliveries, make sure your Read More

The Many Uses and Faces of a Terrace

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

by Kent Higgins In these times when the costs of building make large houses extremely expensive, there is a way to extend your living area and that is to use your outdoor space to full advantage. There are many contemporary houses that have made many a room appear larger by visually extending it into the lawn or garden. This has been achieved through the use of tricks such as glass walls, continuing the use of a wall material inside and out on Read More

Bird-Friendly Landscape Design

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Should you wish to attract all sorts of birdlife into your garden for the sheer pleasure of watching their antics, you must include some bird friendly features in your landscape. These are features that will attract the birds, not frighten them away. Here are a few ideas to assist you in your task. Use Feeders to Attract Birds Birds love to have a ready supply of food and a birdfeeder is a great way to achieve this. There are many types and Read More

DIY Landscape Irrigation System

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

by Kent Higgins An irrigation system is a vital part of any good landscaping design. A successful one requires careful planning. There are two types of irrigation systems: * sprinkler irrigation * drip irrigation Sprinkler Irrigation System This type of irrigation system is where water is pushed out through holes or nozzles under pressure. The water that is forced out forms a spray. The process of laying out a sprinkler irrigation system can Read More

Landscaping Tampa Gardens - Hidden Costs To Consider

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

by Jim Carpenter It is important that you think about what you would like to do when considering having the landscaping in your Tampa garden done. When it comes to landscaping Tampa gardens the first thing you should have set firmly in your mind is how much you are willing to spend on the project. Ideally one should spend time planning out every aspect of the project to ensure that you can work to the constraints of your budget more Read More

The Art of Landscaping

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

by Harold Johnson Landscaping is the arrangement of an area which is aesthetically pleasant to the eye of the homeowners and visitors. Many forms of landscaping are not grouped into anything, but just the preferences of the person performing the work. There are two loose forms of landscaping that many people might follow today. These are formal and informal. Formal Landscape Design One can see order from the landscape that has been made or is Read More

Garden Landscaping, Wilmington, DE Services - Selecting The Best

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

by Jim Carpenter There are numerous factors that one should take into consideration when choosing the services of a landscaping, Wilmington, DE company to use. But before you do this you need to first actually sit down and work out what you specifically want from your garden. Only then can you start your search for the ideal landscaping company who best meets your particular requirements. Below in this article we offer some tips which will Read More