Winter is upon us and as we cosy up in our homes around a fireplace, hot cocoa in hand, we like to believe that this season gives us more reason to take care of our exteriors to avoid damage that we’ll see during spring. If you haven’t already, make a quick trip to your landscaping [...]
There are many types of materials used for a landscape retaining wall, but the most common ones would be concrete, bricks and stones. A concrete retaining wall prevents soil erosion and adds a planting bed among others. They require one of the most cost-effective materials on the market and are easy to install. On the [...]
If you’re planning to sell your home, you should consider making a list of home improvement projects to add value to your property. One project you should heavily consider is installing or updating your concrete pavers. You ask yourself, can pavers increase property value? Short answer: Yes, they can. Here are 4 reasons why pavers [...]
You’re looking at your outdoor entertaining area and you notice that you haven’t cleaned it in more than a month. Dirt is piling up on your natural stone patio pavers, the surface is rough yet grimy, and the way it looks is just not pleasing. It might be high time to clean your patio. Wholesale [...]
1. Using the Wrong Material There are more than enough materials to choose from for your retaining wall project. And because there’s so many to choose from, you could be using the wrong material. How do you know what kind of material would be best for your wall? An important tip is to check your [...]
Using mulch is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy garden, but did you know that certain types can also be great additions to your garden decor? Here are 4 types of decorative mulches for gardens as well as some tips that you need to consider when choosing the right type of mulch [...]
Considerations are what area you are looking at paving eg: Driveway, Pool, path or patio area There are a few choices with the types of pavers based on your preference and the suitability for the job. Natural Stone Pavers Natural Stone pavers typically have a lot more features on the surface which creates a stunning [...]
For the majority of homeowners, A SYNLawn artificial turf is a considerable investment and therefore requires a degree of maintenance to ensure you get the most out of your lawn. Rainfall is the best cleaner, as well as the cheapest. However rain is a rarity these days, so a quick spray with a water hose [...]
Retaining walls not only contribute to the structural beauty of your yard but in its utility as well. After all, not all home landscapes are the same, with some having unnatural and steep slopes. While this may not seem too big of a problem, unnatural slopes can cause the soil to shift, leading to several [...]
Sleepers are often associated with retaining walls, and while there’s no doubt that retaining walls are arguably their most popular application, sleepers are versatile materials can be used in other unconventional and creative ways in the garden. Wholesale Sleepers shares how you can use different landscaping sleepers in new ways: Sleepers for Veggie and Flower [...]
