A raised bed can be made with many materials; this one is put together with interlocking pavers. 1. Lay out the bed To make straight layout lines, pound stakes into the ground at the corners and stretch string between them. For a curved line, lay a garden hose on the ground in the ...
Not all gardening projects require you to get rid of your grass. If you’re building raised garden beds, you don’t need to remove your lawn. However, it will be difficult to mow around and between raised garden beds. Consider planting low-growingcover crops like cloverthat don’t need t...
Gravel bedding serves primarily the same purpose as wood or synthetic mulch: When laid over the soil of a flowerbed, it helps the soil retain moisture and deters the growth of weeds. Gravel also heats up in sunlight and retains that heat, which helps to warm the soil and sustain plants d...
or a more simplified, contemporary space, perhaps with a statement, soothing water feature? There are many backyard landscaping ideas you can draw on, and the materials used – from paving, aggregates and decking, to decorative edging and the hard materials employed for raised beds and walls ...
Thyme plants don’t thrive in shade, so your garden bed will need to get plenty of sun. Also, your soil should be quick to drain with a soil pH that’s neutral to slightly alkaline. If you need to improve your soil structure or modulate pH levels, you can work in some finished comp...
filter that came with the pool kit, and we’ve been really happy with that upgrade. We were able to update the filter and pump at the time of purchase, I couldn’t find the exact one that we bought, but here is a19 sand filterand pump that is very similar to the one we have ...
When you buy a house, you may find yourself sharing a driveway with a neighbor. As long as both parties are willing to respect each other’s needs, sharing a driveway won't be an inconvenience. However, if your neighbors starts using your side of the dri
How to Level Bumps in Your Lawn with or without a Roller Remove raised spots and fill in low areas to improve the look of your lawn Are you tired of seeing all the bumps and lumps in your yard? Not only are they a safety hazard, but they make your lawn look a little unsightly.....
Creating a neat edge between your lawn and flower beds is one of the quickest ways to improve your garden's appearance. You can maintain your lawn edge by regularly cutting it, or you can build a barrier to prevent the grass from invading your flower bed
Did you start a new garden this year? yes no Choose the landscaping blocks that are right for your project. For a straight retaining wall, you can use larger, interlocking blocks to make your job easier. For a garden border or raised flower bed, look for smaller landscaping blocks with mo...