Through trial and error, I’ve found the best time to level your yard is in early spring. If you’re doing this to re-sod or re-sow, this gives the best chances for everything to regrow. If you are leveling your yard for other reasons like laying a new garden bed or to make it...
When setting up agardenor area of land with plants, many often forget to plan a walkway, or path. Or there is a path, but it is not beautiful or easy to use. A well-designed path can do more than keep your feet dry. It can show you where to walk, and guide your eyes and ima...
If someone’s garden has a hill or slope in it, you may feel that it is not easy to landscape it productively and attractively. Gardens built on sloped land risk soil erosion and loss of nutrients, poor irrigation, plant harm, etc. However, the reality is it’ssimple to build a rock ...
Cover the entire slope with a mesh erosion control mat. Secure it to the soil with garden staples. This mat will keep the seeds and soil in place. The grass will germinate through the openings in the mesh. It also will biodegrade into the soil so removal is not needed. Seed the entire...
A brick bench in your garden can be a great way to add seating while still keeping the aesthetic of the space. If you already have brick accents on your patio or in your yard, the brick will blend right in and look perfectly natural. The greatest thing a
You don’t need a large property to create a meadow planting. A curbside strip, slope, or other sunny spot is all that’s necessary. Here are some tips to get you started. WHAT IS A MEADOW GARDEN? There are no hard and fast rules for what defines a meadow garden. These areas consis...
A well-designed path can do more than keep your feet dry. It can show you where to walk, and guide your eyes and imagination throughout the garden. But what is at the end of the path? Where does the path go? When planning a path, ask yourself if it is both appealing and easy to...
Measure the slope of your yard with stakes, string and a level. Fill in the uneven areas with soil, and be sure to keep with your desired slope measurement as you go. By regrading your yard, you’ll help direct the water to your plants that need it most and prevent the water from ...
Cover the entire slope with a mesh erosion control mat. Secure it to the soil with garden staples. This mat will keep the seeds and soil in place. The grass will germinate through the openings in the mesh. It also will biodegrade into the soil so removal is not needed. ...
The simplest stoop consists of one layer of bricks in front of the door to the house. Stoops that are more elaborate have several steps leading up to the door. Instead of building a large porch that requires carpentry skills and lots of hard work, make a