16 July 2020
While water is essential for your plants, too much water could cause many different problems. The most common is stagnant pools where mosquitoes breed. Such pools of water are also a sanitation hazard for small children, and they could waterlog your plants over time. Luckily, you can eliminate stagnant pools of water through landscaping. Strategies such as digging shallow wells, applying stone/concrete and enriching the soil layers could prevent waterlogging in your yard.
16 July 2019
One of the first decisions that you need to make when landscaping your property is what type of grass will be best for your residence. While there is a myriad of grass species in Australia, one of the most popular options is kikuyu turf. Kikuyu turf is an industry leader since it provides homeowners with numerous benefits. For starters, the kikuyu turf is resistant to drought, making it perfect for the parts of Australia that tend to be arid for most parts of the year.
11 May 2018
In most cases, tree stumps are annoying and inconvenient to deal with. They can interfere with the look of your landscape, harbour pests and insects and injure children playing in the yard. It is not uncommon for homeowners to hire stump-grinding services to get rid of inconvenient tree stumps. To get the job done, a stump grinder will need to be used to grind and remove the stump from its current location.
9 January 2018
Whether you're revamping your existing garden or starting from scratch with a newly built home, planning a garden is an exciting yet challenging project. As well as creating an outdoor living environment that looks amazing, you'll no doubt want to create one that functions well and is fairly low maintenance. One important aspect of garden design in the often harsh Australian climate is making your new garden as drought resistant as possible.
18 October 2017
A lawn edger can be a useful tool for cutting the grass around your driveway or landscaping, but you need to take precautions to ensure the line is as straight as possible. Looking for tips? Check out these ideas. Use a Standalone Edger Ideally, if you want a straight line, you should use a lawn edger for the job. You can use a strimmer or weed wacker, but that won't get the line as straight.
24 June 2017
If you are looking to create a garden feature that is both useful as well as beautiful, creating a herb garden with pavers is a great option. Imagine stepping out into your garden to pick your own fresh herbs. This is the type of garden that can be built in practically any space. Pavers are one of the easiest ways to build your herb garden and can be used to create a winding pathway around your herb garden or as a retaining wall.
12 May 2017
Xeriscaping can be a great way to reduce the amount of water you need for your home or business landscaping, but if you aren't fond of xeriscaping aesthetically or if you've already put all the drought-resistant plants you like into your design, you may want to explore other tips to reduce water useage. Here are some ideas to consider. 1. Focus on Drip Irrigation Drip irrigation typically consists of hosepipes with small holes in them.
24 April 2017
If you want to have a place where you can enjoy your outside space without being struck full by the sun, you might have thought about having a pergola built. That should do the job, but you should still consider going with a shade sail instead. These large sails are suspended in the air above you, creating plenty of overhead cover when the sun is at its hottest, and they come with plenty of advantages over pergolas.
23 February 2017
Although losing a loved one is almost always a heart-wrenching affair, giving them a fitting send-off is a great way to honour their legacy. By crafting a thoughtful design, you help memorialise their life for centuries to come. Monumental stones (also known as headstones or gravestones) are the ideal way of honouring the life and accomplishments of the recently deceased. Today, memorial plaques and monuments may be constructed in many different sizes and shapes, and they can be decorated as elaborately or as minimally as you desire.
29 November 2016
There was a time when a roadway was seen as being purely functional, a method to get from A to B, with little thought being paid to any beautification. However, today architects and designers are charged with the responsibility of making as little impact as possible to the environment in general and to other landowners specifically. This means that much effort has to be put into landscaping, and this extends to more than just the planting of a few trees here and there.