Paving forms an integral part of landscape design for the home garden, be it as pathways or focal points or features. If you happen to have a tired looking section in your garden, then the aim of this section is to be of some assistance in an effort to add new life to your garden bed. There is no need […]
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An integral part of formal gardens is the use of repetition and symmetry, especially in a large garden. This repetition and symmetry can be achieved by making use of hard landscaping features such as a fountain, a container collection, a checkerboard type paved garden, etc. But more importantly, this repetition and symmetry can be reinforced by using garden […]
In essence a patio acts as the link, the connection point in your landscape between the home and the garden. It is ideal for outdoor living that forms an intrinsic part of life these days. It is not uncommon to hear about outdoor rooms, or outdoor living areas, or outdoor space. The patio in itself […]
Pebble paving Paving is an essential part of hard landscaping in many home gardens as it can be used as pathways or as features. Depending on the type of garden paving that you choose for your garden, your paving can also be the main focal point in your garden room. Paving can also be used to spruce up a […]
If you’re looking to increase the value of your home, or just want to add to the beauty of your home then this section is just for you. In this section we provide you with some free landscaping ideas for your front yard, back yard and patio as well as landscape pictures and photographs that […]
Garden landscape design is not achieved by following rules and regulations like a slave. You should ensure that your own individual taste, imagination and artistic sense serve as inspiration. Whatever your plan for your garden landscape entails, whether you plan on “borrowing landscaping ideas” or plan on creating your own landscape design, you should have at […]
When you plan your garden landscape there are a myriad of gardening styles and some of them are sure to grab your fancy. On the other hand you might not have any idea of what gardening style would suit your landscaping ideas. Whatever the case, allow me to mention a few of the garden styles that can […]
The design of your front yard landscaping, your backyard landscaping, and in particular your hard landscaping, is subject to many factors that influence it in one way or the other. This is just your basic “make sure you thought of everything before landscaping” checklist. Of course, with every landscape design being unique, there may be other […]
The first step in the landscape design phase would be to get your platmap. This can be quite intimidating but it can easily be overcome. The platmap will be used in the design of your landscape garden. From this platmap you will be able to see the “actual” shape of your plot, and you will also […]
We often think that landscaping is an expensive undertaking that is only affordable to the rich. Such is the prevalence of this misconception that we tend to banish the thought of landscaping without researching the idea properly and determining if it is necessary to hire a landscaper, a landscape architect or a landscape designer. The truth is […]
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