How to Put Your Landscape to Bed for the Winter
The simplest way to landscape above buried cable lines is to clear the soil of weeds and cover the area with sand, gravel, or decorative mulch. You also can install outdoor structures that don’t require a foundation and are easy to move or take apart and put back in place if access t...
Strip edging is the least noticeable option when the aim is to highlight the landscape features rather than the border itself. Strip edging can be used to retain mulch or stone, define a walkway or path, and provide a long-lasting barrier that slows the advance of creeping grasses in the ...
Weed membraneis a woven material made of polypropylene. It is best used on new flower beds before they have been planted up. The weed membrane is laid on top of bare soil and pegged down. Plants are planted in the soil through slits cut in the membrane, andlandscape bark chippingscan be...
Gives your landscape a unique, vibrant look Increases household health by providing more fresh fruit and veggies How to turn my lawn into a garden Yan Krukov| Pexels 1. Pick the type of garden If you’re new to gardening, it can be intimidating to decide what type of garden you should ...
Once you have a pond installed, your life immediately changes. That might sound dramatic, but it proves true. The beauty alone is an added benefit to any landscape, but along with that… October 22, 2024 General Water Gardening, Water Gardening Blog Caring for Frogs and Important Winter Tips...
Larger rocks are placed along the sides with some in the middle to create a realistic looking river bed. I think creating a dry landscape like this is what I’ll do in my garden. With all the trees at the back of my yard, I’d be cleaning leaves and algae out of a real pond all...
I didn’t go so far as to invest in a gas lamp (although I would love to!), but I didinstall landscape lightingthat can help any yard feel special at night. 9. Put in a water feature The sound of water running is so soothing that they use it in phone apps to help put you to...
Years ago, I was lucky enough to acquire many roofing slates and used those to edge a raised bed on a slope. Cement blocks can be used to make a bed for heat-loving plants. Here’s the list of possibilities: Untreated wood.Pine is the cheapest but will rot after a few years, as ...
Do I have to line the bottom of the bed with landscape fabric? Nope! You can if you want to, but only if the type of wood you’re using has holes where the garden soil can escape or if the soil quality where you live isn’t great and you don’t want the new soil mixing ...