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Hardscaping Ideas For Your Large Yard
Hardscaping is a term you may not be familiar with, but it is very beneficial in helping you create your dream landscape. In essence, hardscaping is any addition to your yard that is man-made and designed to make your landscape more beautiful and functional, and it can include anything from cobblestone walkways to backyard fountains. Hardscaping ties your landscape together in pleasing ways that both draw the eye in and make the area more enjoyable to be in.
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Tips For Landscaping On A Slope
If you have a sloping front yard or backyard, you might despair because you have no idea how to landscape that so that it looks good. Luckily, there are a few easy techniques that you can use to improve the aesthetics of your yard despite the slope. Here are some tips for doing so. 1. Build a Retaining Wall It's going to be nearly impossible to play any lawn games on a steep slope because it will be really easy for people to trip and fall.
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How To Lay Sod Yourself
If your yard is mostly dirt and weeds, with very little grass, you can spread fertilizer and grass seed and cross your fingers that eventually you'll get grass to grow, or you can scrap that mess of a yard and lay sod so you'll have a beautiful, plush lawn quickly. You can find sod at your local landscaping supplier, some will even lay it for you and do all of the prep work needed to get that yard you've been dreaming about.
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Three Ways To Update The Look Of Your Boring Retaining Wall
Retaining walls are sometimes very necessary in a yard, but are not always as visually appealing as they could be. If you have a retaining wall that sticks out like an eyesore in your yard, consider updating the look of it to make it more visually appealing. Here are a few options to consider when trying to give your retaining wall more curb appeal. Consider Adding a Stone Face to the Wall
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The Fruits Of Your Labors: 3 Fruit Trees To Plant In Early Spring
While winter still seems to be going at full force, every gardener knows that spring is just around the corner, waiting for you to get back out into your garden. But you want to plant something new this year – you want a few fruit trees in your back yard that you can harvest a few years for their delicious fruit. So which fruit trees should you invest in come spring?
About Me
I have always been someone who absolutely adores being outside, which is probably one of the reasons I decided to buy a home with a large lot. However, as soon as I moved in, I realized that yard work was a lot more challenging than I had anticipated, which is why I called in a team of professional landscapers. They were amazing to work with and got right to it, and within a few days, the yard was looking amazing. I wanted to create a blog all about creating beautiful outdoors spaces so that other people can help to beautify the world.