How to Landscape: Trees, Lawns, Flowers

Hello, my name is Terry and this is my landscaping blog. Today I will be giving you, my dear readers, the best advice I can give when it comes to landscaping your gardens, your commercial property or anywhere else. I must point out here that I am not what you would call a professional landscaper. I am a self-taught man who has spent many years making mistakes in his own garden so that others may avoid them. I also often call up my brother-in-law who is a professional landscaper for further advice. I hope this blog is useful and maybe even entertaining.

Love Your Lawn All Year-Round

6 September 2017
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Summer was made for enjoying your lawn. The days are long, making them the perfect time to invite neighbors over for lemonade and barbecue after work. But if the grass always seems to be greener on the other side of your fence, you may be in need of help with residential landscaping. Beautiful lawns are made, not born, and they sometimes need professional help and plenty of landscaping supplies. But you can do quite a bit for your lawn on your own before it's time to get the grill and deck chairs out. Read More …

Virile Vines: Tips To Ensure They Don’t Damage Your Chain Link Fence

6 September 2017
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A chain link fence is a budget-friendly way to close in your back garden. It does not take a lot of building materials to put the fence in place, and that means quick installation. However, a chain link fence does not offer a lot of privacy. You can achieve this privacy, however, by growing vines along the base of the chain link fence. You need to make sure these vines don't damage the fence as they grow, so these are the points you need to know. Read More …

Reluctant Gardener? 3 Reasons Why Adding Mulch To Your Garden Beds Is A Great Gardening Task

29 August 2017
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For many people, gardening is a pleasant and enjoyable pastime that is rewarding and relaxing. For many others, gardening is a chore that is performed strictly out of necessity to prevent a garden from becoming overgrown and unattractive. If you fall into the latter category, then your garden may be looking a little worse for wear and in need of some attention. If you'd like to revamp your garden with minimum effort and maximum effect, then adding mulch to your garden beds is a great choice for a garden project. Read More …

Natural Pool In The Back Garden? Excavation Is The Answer!

29 August 2017
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As a homeowner, it is frustrating to wake up after overnight showers to find big pools of water in the back garden. It would be beneficial if these pools were big enough for the kids to swim in, but alas, these are nothing more than a nuisance which keeps the grass always wet and difficult to mow. There are a couple of reasons why your back garden is a natural water collector, and both of these reasons are fixable using the help of an excavation service. Read More …

Making New Stone Look Old: Two Tips For Aging New Stonework

29 August 2017
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Just because you want to get new stonework installed on your property does not mean it has to look completely brand new. People desire older looking stone so much that they are willing to buy old stones to get this look. However, since you are on a budget, you can age new stonework to look old, so it blends in nicely with the rest of its surroundings. You just need to figure out which of the following methods is going to work best for you. Read More …