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Contemporary Garden Style

by CoolGarden January 4, 2020 No Comments

Contemporary Garden Style – Garden design in the twentieth century has become both a profession and an energetic contributor to the development of modern ideas about space and form. The term ‘contemporary garden style’ rather defies definition, but it is useful for drawing together the many different strands in garden design thinking, from the Bauhaus in the 1920s to the present day. The best contemporary gardens do capture the mood of society at a particular time, and reflect the particular lifestyles of their owners.

They also show an understanding of the various components and materials used, both in hard and soft landscape terms. This makes the best gardens timeless.

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The Best Position For Deck And Garden Gazebos

by CoolGarden January 3, 2020 No Comments

The Best Position For Deck And Garden Gazebos – One of best ways to extend your outdoor living space is by adding a gazebo. These pretty garden structures were originally used in Victorian times to shade fashionably pale ladies from the sun. Now they’re being turned into everything from cozy eating areas to kid’s playhouses, and getaway spaces to meditate.

But why is it that some gazebos blend so naturally into the backyard like they’ve been there forever, while others look stiff, awkward and stick out like a sore thumb?

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Building A Rain Garden

by CoolGarden January 2, 2020 No Comments

Rain gardens are located to receive runoff from hard a surface such as a roof, a downspout, a sidewalk or a driveway. Rain garden is easy to install, looks good year-round, requires almost no maintenance and has a terrifically upbeat impact on the environment. No wonder rain gardens are such a great new gardening trend!

Storm water runoff can be a big problem in summer during heavy thunderstorms. As the water rushes across roofs and driveways, it picks up oil and other pollutants. Municipal storm water treatment plants often can’t handle the deluge of water, and in many locations the untreated water ends up in natural waterways. The EPA estimates as much as 70 percent of the pollution in our streams, rivers, and lakes is carried there by storm water.

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Natural Stone For Unique Landscaping

by CoolGarden January 1, 2020 No Comments

Natural stone is a great option for unique landscaping. Lots of house owners love the way landscaping that includes natural stone looks. And they surely would like having it in their backyard, but getting this type of design is not an easy thing to do. Luckily, stone is very versatile and can be transformed in many ways. All you have to do is make sure that you have a trained and creative eye which can help you make the right decision. This is a sure way to make your landscape be envied by everyone.

Types of natural stones. First of all, you have to think about the kind of stone that you want to use in your yard. There are various types available when it comes to natural stones. So what should you do? You should learn more about the features that characterize each type, and then use them in order to create unique designs. Hopefully, the following options will help you decide.

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Improve Your Garden Privacy With Fencing

by CoolGarden December 30, 2019 No Comments

Fencing can improve your garden privacy and keep good neighborly relationships at the same time. Privacy is a big issue these days with social media making us more open every day, but we still want to maintain our privacy at home. While there is no guarantee that this is so, proper fencing can help improve your home privacy, security, and provide a pleasant living environment.

1. Cut off the cut through. Sometimes, especially in neighborhoods without fenced in yards, people can walk freely cutting through property lines rather than sticking to sidewalks or roadways. By fencing in your yard this makes it less accessible for those wandering by.

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Bamboos

by CoolGarden December 29, 2019 No Comments

Bamboos belong to the grass family (Gramineae). They are evergreen with woody hollow stems called culms and narrow, handsome foliage. Bamboos make excellent architectural plants; even when used as screens or hedges, they make a dramatic statement in any garden.

They will grow in any dry, sheltered, shady spot and can create a lush tropical effect together with other evergreen shrubs. The tall vertical culms make interesting contrasts with the fronded foliage of ferns. Japanese anemones can be grown nearby, especially white ones such as Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Joubert’.