Landscaping

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Landscape designs to consider

Landscaping can be done in different configurations depending on the topography of your land. Before settling on landscape design, it is essential to go through each option to select one that best fits your lifestyle. During landscaping, you can work on a design as it is and avoid additions or customize a specific design to…
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Landscaping on a budget

Opting for cheaper landscaping alternatives doesn’t mean you have to settle for shabby looking landscape design. You can spend less on landscaping and still obtain an attractive yard. Here are various ideas you can make use of when aiming to save cash. Reuse and recycle items present in your garden Make use of natural lighting…
Landscape design plans

Using color in your landscape design

Landscaping color theory is the mix of colors and visual effects in your yard to create a relaxing ambiance and make small areas appear large. When designing your landscape, colors shouldn’t be chosen in isolation since they interplay with one another to create transitions and compliment your home. In landscape design, the color spectrum is…
Easy to maintain crevice garden

Landscaping project using rocks

Now is a great time to think about changes to your garden for the year ahead. If you haven’t yet considered the joys of a crevice garden on your property, then how about making that your new year project? You might start by creating a stunning structural rock formation – in itself a real standout…
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Add a wall to your landscape design

At J&S Landscapes, we know that many home and business owners have difficulty selecting landscape features during the design stage of their outdoor renovation and new construction projects. Before you finish your landscape design plan, consider the following: Walls can help you create bordered entertainment “zones.” You might separate a patio and/or outdoor kitchen and…
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A tasty, and healthy, landscape feature

When designing a new landscape, or improving an existing one, there are many exciting features that can be added. Many families opt for a water feature, be it a waterfall or a pond, a fountain or a swimming pool. Others look to include a specific play area for their young ones, perhaps even choosing to…
landscape design with low maintenance plants

Should I plant bulbs or seeds?

If you’re putting in a garden, you might be wondering whether you should plant bulbs or seeds. There are important differences between them. For example, bulbs are planted in the fall, but they should be planted before the first frost. However, most flower seeds are planted in the spring. Also, bulbs tend to be planted…
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Carnivorous plant care for the beginner

One of the current trends in landscape design is the introduction of carnivorous plants into everyday flower beds and planters. Venus Fly Traps, Pitcher Plants, and Cape Sundew plants are all members of the insect lunching potted plants, and the result is an eclectic selection of plant life that eats bug lives. Although some types…
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Health benefits of hot tubs

Sinking into a hot tub after a long day is an unparalleled sensation. Hot tubs provide top-tier relaxation, and science shows that they come with a range of rewarding health benefits. Just soaking in a hot tub can be a boost for your cardiovascular health, as the heat will widen blood vessels and improve blood…
custom designed overhang

The romance of pergolas

For a touch of romance in your landscape design, there’s nothing like installing a pergola. Named after the term for “a projecting eave” in Italian, pergolas were widely popular in English gardens of the 18th and 19th centuries. They continue to be much loved today for their grace and elegance. This charming type of gazebo…