Determining the size and shape of the garden – The immovable parameters of the garden itself – its size and shape – will determine to some extent how patterns and spaces can be used. Continue Reading
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The Planning Patio
The planning patio – A patio needs to be more spacious than an indoor living room; it isn’t just that we like the idea of ‘the great outdoors’, we do need more room outside. We walk with longer strides, our gestures are larger and we tend to sprawl in deckchairs. Continue Reading
Fall And Winter Lawn Mowing And Maintenance
A successful, green lawn usually starts in the fall and winter months, getting ahead of weeds and getting the right mix of nutrients in the soul. Starting in November, reduce your mower height about a half inch to an inch shorter than you normally do. Continue Reading
Spooky Atmosphere With Halloween Garden Decorations
Spooky Atmosphere With Halloween Garden Decorations – A lot of people enjoy going to Halloween parties. During this time of the year, we get to dress up and wear weird costumes that we do not usually wear everyday. Continue Reading
Garden’s Shapes And Views
All gardens have views, even if they are completely hemmed in by high city walls. Such views can be good or bad and may need to be emphasized or screened accordingly. In positive terms, a good view can be a price less part of your garden design and will need to be high lighted in some way. Continue Reading
Garden Entrances
Garden entrances and exits can easily make of break an otherwise carefully measured composition. The choice of gates is vast, and you need to consider carefully the style and scale of your garden entrance, and the general impression that it will make. Continue Reading