Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
As much as we don’t want to admit it, it’s always important to have a good first impression when it comes to the appeal of our homes. And what better way to amaze your visitors, or even the passers-by, by building an attractive outdoor area that compliments the theme of your house.
Although it is not a part of the house property, the curb path is the first area we see when entering homes, which is why we should consider having a perfect landscaping Gold Coast design for our front yard and curb pathway to maximise the comfort and charms of our property. Follow these simple ideas to make the façade of your house more appealing.
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Effective Ways of Improving the Soil Supply of your Garden
The benefits of growing your vegetable garden are numerous, aside from the fact that it provides for your family and it helps the environment, you can also earn from it. Because of the various new diseases found in livestock and the chemicals present in our food, people are becoming health conscious and opt to consume organic products. What better way to have another source of income than to make use of your own garden?
What is Organic Farming?
Organic farming is an alternate method to agricultural farming, where crops are using an all-natural process of planting and growing. The goal of the organisation is to regulate the use of harmful pesticides and artificial fertilisers on soil supply to grow healthy and toxic-free goods. The products of organic farming provide produce that is rich in antioxidants, pesticide-free, promotes heart health, boosts the immune system, health wellness, and the harvests are tastier. And the advances of organic horticulture is that is acts as a promotion to biodiversity and animal welfare.
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Type of Materials for Garden Pathways
Petrichor is a term that describes that pleasant earthy smell when rain hits the ground after an extended period of dryness or drought. Aside from that calming smell of nature that most people love, rain also brings a soothing feeling from the sound of raindrops, and the cool breeze that relieves heat and promotes relaxation.
The rainy season may have its many advantages, but every positive thing comes with a negative side. Some of the downsides that a rainy season brings are pests, drainage management issues, and dirt. Don’t you hate it when mud gets stuck on your shoes? Especially on that walk from the curb to the lawn that leads you to your doorstep. Cleaning up for the rainy season is a strenuous task, indeed.
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Start Your Own Cactus Landscape Garden
Although it has a prickly and robust structure, a cactus plant can look harsh and intimidating. But if you take a closer look, its rigidness is only a defence mechanism, and most cacti have a soft and fragile body. Due to a misconception, it has made others conclude that maintaining a cactus garden is difficult, but contrary to popular belief, starting a cactus landscape garden has never been this easy. You’ll only need to plant them according to their specific environment, water it a few times to let it settle in its new environment, and then you are good to go!
According to researchers, it was hard to determine when and how exactly the fad of cacti gardening and collection started. Humans have been using cactus for consumption purposes as early as 15,000 years ago. Today, succulents have a wider variety with purposes that range from alcohol manufacturing, pharmaceutical concocting, to ornamental gardening.
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Backyard Landscaping Ideas for your Furry House Companions
We love our pets. They are an extended part of our family. We take care of them, we give them food with proper nutrition, and we keep them clean and safe. But as much as we want to have our furry friends inside the confines of our home, our pets still need time to play, run, interact and discover the wonders of the outside world. Nature help animals stimulate their brain, heighten their senses and help develop their natural abilities. Our backyard is the right candidate for a safe place for our pets’ daily activities without having to supervise them.
But you may ask yourself, “what kind of plants should I avoid?” “Do I need to hire a landscape artist?” “What is the best alternative as ground composites?” “Is there any landscape supply near me?” Let these questions guide you in deciding what is best for pets and the type of backyard landscape to apply.
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Home Gardening for Beginners: Soil and Organic Compost
A proper gardening setting must consist of the necessary elements to support plant growth. For plants to have a healthy life, appropriate amounts of the needed components are enough—sunlight, air, water, ground, and attention, because too much of everything could risk the life of your plants.
Sunlight and Air
When we were young, we learned the importance of sunlight exposure in all living creatures. In the case of plants and vegetation, the sunlight is a part of its food process. Photosynthesis, as it called, is a method of processing the energy absorbed from the sun to produce a sugary chemical called glucose, with the use help of carbon dioxide and water. The glucose formed in plants will serve as a source of nutrient (food).
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How a Water Fountain in a Landscape Garden Can Be a Great Stress Reliever
In this generation where everyday living is a form of challenge, the majority of the people frequently experience stress. According to SBS News, “Australians are feeling more stressed than ever, with a lack of sleep, work pressures, and even social media playing a role, a survey has found. The number of stressed Aussies has jumped by about a third to 4.9 million during the past decade, research by health fund Medibank shows.”
From the type of work to environmental factors and the food we eat, it all contributes to the causes of many health problems including stress.
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Factors to Consider in Making a Landscaping Plan
First impressions last. Whatever business you do or whoever visits your place of work or your property, having good landscaping will surely make an impression on them. That is why forming a landscaping plan is important. Landscaping services will create a lasting and positive impact on your visitors, especially when these services are expertly done by a reliable professional.
Here are factors that should be considered in your landscaping plan.
Environment-friendly
If you dream of having a nature-themed space, hire a designer who is an expert in providing a nature-friendly approach. One common element used in these types of landscapes is water. But you can have a great landscape design that’s just as striking using less water. Consider having drought-resistant and low-water consuming varieties of flora to embellish your outdoors.
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Why Rock Garden Fountains are a Popular Landscape Feature
Most of the classic and modern gardens today include rock fountains. Not only do they give a visual style but also make a calming effect by the sound of the flowing water. But you must have already noticed that nearly all fountains made by garden rocks for sale provide aesthetic style and point of interest to any back garden or living space.
It is already given that rocks are naturally shaped minerals that can come in many different shapes and sizes. The unique and individual designs of rocks are due to the influence of weather conditions. This makes the rocks best to be incorporated in creating garden fountains. And to make a more appealing design, there are things that you need to consider.
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Essentials in Preparing Garden Soil
Whether you want to create your first landscape garden or you need renovation, the health of the soil is critical when preparing for this. One way to determine the health of the soil is to check if there are lacking or abundant minerals in it. Usually, soil tests are done to measure the levels of soil magnesium, pH, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and often nitrogen. The test may also check the soil’s micronutrient content.
Here are some essentials to consider when preparing garden soil:
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