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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?
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Weed Management In New Flower Gardens
Although you may dream of a landscape filled with flower beds, the reality can be a bit more difficult. The main culprit of any problems is usually weeds. Removing the old plant cover from a bed and filling it with nutrient-rich, moist soil just invites any weed seed that blows in to quickly germinate, root, and establish. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can implement to help counteract this problem.
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Sprinkler Head Guide For Shrub And Groundcover Beds
Borders and island beds containing low groundcover and small shrubs are a common addition to a home landscape. Irrigating these areas can be a challenge, though. The same sprinkler heads used for the lawn may not work so well in these beds. The key is to match your sprinkler system to the types of plants you are growing in the bed. The following guide can help. Rotary heads Rotary heads are the type of sprinkler head that usually comes first to mind – they rotate in one direction with short spurts of water, and then move smoothly to their starting position to begin the process again.
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.