Boulders are substantial rocks that can serve as focal points or natural elements in your landscape design. The ideal depth for boulders is highly dependent on their size and the desired effect. Generally: Decorative Use: Boulders placed for decorative purposes can be partially buried or set on t...
Rocks and boulders can add so much to a garden design. The trouble is… those boulders are heavy and hard to move! The folks at ehow.com have been able to help you solve that problem by showing you how to make fake boulders or landscape rocks that can be used as lawn decoration. All...
It’s an idyllic summer afternoon. Your family just moved into a new house with an in-ground pool, and you’re ready to enjoy it. There’s just one problem: Instead of having fun, you’re stumped thinking about how to landscape around your in-ground pool so it doesn’t look dingy s...
This short trek up a rocky ridge rewards you with breathtaking views over seemingly endless hill formations. Go early in the morning to watch the hills emerge from the mist, or late in the day to see the setting sun light up the landscape. Casino Peak neighbours Osmeña Peak, the...
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Your bog garden won’t need much fertilization, either. Of course, if you are so inclined to drop a housefly in the Venus flytrap’s mouth, by all means. Winter If the plants in your bog garden are sensitive to winter temperatures and weather, you can help protect your mini-bog in ...
Tumbled igneous and metamorphic rocks: Some rocks will take a nice polish. Shown here are granite, basalt, gabbro, gneiss, and other types of rock collected from Ohio River sediments and sold as landscape stone. Rocks Basalt (a black, fine-grained igneous rock) Granite (a coarse-grained ...
We've already determined that these habitats are as follows: beach, dune, barrier flat, and salt marsh. Each habitat has varying conditions and wildlife, which we'll look at individually. Beach Habitat On the ocean side is the barrier island's beach habitat. The beach is much like a ...
See the transformed landscape and enjoy snow-specific recreation. Preparation is key to ensuring a safe trip. Investing in high-quality equipment, such as insulated sleeping bags, appropriate fabrics, campsite location, and tailored first-aid courses, will give you all the gear and knowledge ...