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Feng Shui and Garden Landscape Design
Garden landscape design doesn’t have to be all about permits, poured concrete and shovelling dirt. You can also think about how this whole process will bring you closer to your garden by incorporating the elements of Feng Shui. Feng Shui doesn’t have to be anything...
The Four Aspects of Backyard Landscaping Design
Beginning the planning of your backyard landscaping project, either with a professional or on your own, can break down into 4 basic categories. Knowing what they are can help you build your design and give you a greater overall sense of what it is you want to build...
Backyard Landscaping Ideas For Your Home
The first warm day of spring can invigorate any home owner to get outdoors and design a backyard oasis. There are many backyard landscaping ideas that can help you create a functional and usable space, while carrying your interior decorating scheme to the outdoors....
Patio Designs For Every Day Use
There are many backyard design options available to turn your outdoor space into a relaxing oasis for everyday use. Patio designs can be customized to create any type of space, from an outdoor kitchen or extended living area, to a relaxing haven including a water...
3 Garden Secrets for Hot, Dry Weather
It’s been a hot, dry summer but don’t let that affect the beauty or health of your garden! With these simple and easy gardening secrets your garden will look great and survive the heat, all while using a minimal amount of water. 1. Choose Your Plants Wisely Choose...
5 Benefits of an Organic Vegetable Garden
Summer is here and you are probably happy to be gardening again. Consider an organic vegetable garden this season. There are a number of reasons that an organic vegetable garden is a great idea for your family. 1. Healthy – organic produce is a healthy option for your...
Organic Gardening Recipes: Homemade Insecticides
You could purchase an organic insecticide, but why not make your own? It’s easy and affordable. Insects and rabbits like bland food. Making your garden spicy is a great way to prevent insects and other pests from eating your harvest. Hot Pepper Spray 1. In a blender...
6 Tips For a Butterfly Friendly Garden
Do you feel like you’ve seen an unusually large number of butterflies this spring? You probably have. According to an article published in the Toronto Star on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 in Southern Ontario over the past two weeks we’ve had a sudden increase in the...
Protect Your Plants From Severe Temperature Changes
So far this year we have seen drastic temperature changes. Unseasonably warm March days where the temperature hovered in the mid-20s sent the signal to many plants and trees that spring was here. These plants may have started to bud or even bloom, only to be damaged...
Selling Your Home? Why Haven’t You Considered Property Staging?
Unfortunately, many people spend time inside staging their home while neglecting their outdoor area. Property staging (prepping your home’s landscaping) is definitely an important aspect that home buyers consider and as such it is worth it to pay attention to how your...