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 simple stoop using bricks. The p...
They also will give your edging a more formal, professional appearance. You will pay more for concrete and brick though, and plants can grow through the spaces between bricks as they shift over time. Steel or aluminum paving will hold up well so you won't have to replace them often. ...
A horizontal layer of bricks or pavers creates a neat edge between a lawn and a flower bed. Mower wheels run over the surface of the brick or paver barrier, and the mower cuts the invading grass. Dig a trench as wide as the bricks or pavers, and 2 inches deeper, at the lawn edge....
Tamp the bricks in place repeatedly. Lay a pile of sand on the drive and use a push broom to move the sand into the cracks between the bricks. Sweep the excess sand off the drive. Water down the drive to clean the bricks and settle the sand into the cracks. Repeat filling the cracks...
Another interesting way to set boundaries around a composite deck is to use stones, bricks, or metal steps. For those who have already paved their yard, the deck area can be increased by extending the paving stones to cover the sides. ...
Water, soil, clay, stone, bricks, and ceramics are some materials with high thermal mass that homeowners can easily find. Here are some ways to integrate them into your greenhouse: Place barrels or tanks of water, preferably black ones for maximum heat absorption, in the corners and along th...
We’ll start off with exactly what you’re looking for - how to build a raised garden bed. Then we’ll jump into what kind of wood or material to use, how large a raised bed should be, how to clear the site, filling a raised bed and the soil mix!
Discover how to landscape a backyard and the elements to include to make the most of your outdoor space and create your dream garden
One good strategy for prevention is to use abarrier between beds and the lawn. Landscaping bricks or plastic barriers that you sink a few inches into the ground can really help keep grass at bay. Keep an eye on the edges and pull any grass you see creeping its way into the bed. ...
How to create a pizza garden Create a wheel with a circle of rocks, bricks or cement blocks. Use wooden boards or stones to dissect the wheel into equal sections so there’s room for a variety of plants. Deciding what to plant can be fun. If you want to end up with a bed that lo...