A guide to blue metal & gravel
Blue metal, you may see it in your local landscape supply store and have no idea what it actually is. We thought we would break down the ins and outs of this popular material and exactly how you can utilise it in your outdoor space. WHAT IS BLUE METAL? Blue metal is crushed down from […]
Soil Requirements for Veggies Gardens
Veggie gardens are a gift that keeps on giving. Especially if gardening is your hobby, but turning your sights on edible gardening, you will consume your own produce! WHY START A VEGETABLE GARDEN? If you’re anything like us, you make switches to organic produce as much as you can to avoid nasty pesticides and chemicals. […]
Does Garden Soil Go Bad?
Garden soil, does anyone else either have way too much or never enough? There seems to be no happy medium for planting time; either we’ve overdone it with the potting mix or haven’t got nearly enough. This has created a tendency to buy more potting mix than necessary. But it got us wondering, does soil […]
Can You Lay Pavers On Any Sand?
Using pavers in your landscaping is an easy and effective way to achieve an outdoor foundation. Whether you are laying the pavers yourself or installing the help of a landscaper when ordering the materials for the job, you need to be sure you are getting the best fit. It remains one of the most popular […]
Different types of landscaping sand
Sand is a versatile product. It can be used for various landscaping projects, but not every type of sand is suitable for all creative endeavours. Here we will break down the different types of landscaping sands and how you can use them for your next backyard venture. WHAT IS LANDSCAPING SAND? Sand is loose particles of broken […]
Benefits of Using Mulch in your Garden
Should you bother with mulching? It might seem like including mulch in your garden routine might just be adding to your workload. But we think mulch should be an essential element for all avid gardeners to help keep their plants thriving. A large part of maintaining a healthy garden comes down the right type and […]
Creative landscaping ideas
Creativity lives inside all of us. A lot of the time we are too scared to let it out or we’re afraid that other people may not like the result. Your garden belongs to you, and it’s about time you get your creative juices flowing and make it stand out from the crowd. Of course, […]
The 10 Best Garden Crops to Plant This Summer
GET VERTICAL! GROW THESE CROPS FOR HEARTY FALL HARVESTS! People recognize the space-saving advantages of growing vegetables vertically up garden netting or a trellis, and they are surprised at the number of varieties that can be used to create a vertical garden. Here is my list of 10 favorites—and the reason I turn to them—for crops […]
Crushed Limestone Uses & Benefits
Of all the naturally forming rocks in this world, there is perhaps none that is as versatile as limestone – especially when it’s been crushed and screened. It’s really no wonder, then, that so many contractors throughout a wide range of industries are interested in picking up crushed limestone to complete their various projects. But what is […]
How to prepare an area for a vegetable garden
I’m bored!!! How often as a parent have we heard this from our children? Children are always learning, whether they know it or not, and we want to pass on good habits to them, so instead of letting them play video games , let’s get them outside and helping in the garden. Let them experience […]
