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Gravel Path in Soil Before starting any work, mark the proposed path with string or marking paint in a straight or curved shape. Live with it for a while to make sure you've chosen the best position, and watch the effect from an upstairs window. Gravel must be kept in place or it will start to look sloppy. Simple wooden gravel boards can overcome this, nailed with wooden pegs at one meter intervals, but decorative edging is functional and attractive. 1. Mark the path Use a length of pipe to secure a position. If the path runs close to the house, ensure that it is at least 16cm below the level of the wet-proof course. Leave a gap of at least 23 cm between the walls and the track to prevent the walls from getting wet during heavy rain. If the path is curved, choose a shorter length of edge for a smoother look. 2. Dig a marginal trench The depth of the trench depends on the soil, the height of the edge and the 'upstand' - the difference in height between the top o...

Ideas for a Beautiful Patio Garden Fill the space with beautiful color and texture by using containers that rival flowering plants—especially in hard-to-plant areas. Potted plant arrangement ideas soften hard scenes and add living charm that easily changes with the seasons as plants grow and fade. Plus, they allow you to mix plants that wouldn't normally mix together in a pot or garden bed. Maximize all that beautiful potential by artfully arranging multiple containers together in areas with no soil or heavy rainfall, like your porch or patio. To make your potted plant arrangement ideas look like a professional landscaping project that lasts year-round, be sure to follow a planting theme, such as a mix of colorful annuals and perennials, a monochromatic look created by flowers and foliage, or an evergreen look. Arrangement of tropical houseplants. 1. Mix and match potted plant arrangement ideas It's easy to create a container garden with your favorite annuals and p...

Garden Design Tips & Tricks When planning your raised bed vegetable garden layout, the types of vegetables, watering needs and sun play a big role. The best advice I've learned about garden planning is to group your vegetables and herbs together that have similar watering and light needs. Generally, when we envision raised bed vegetable garden ideas, we may be tempted to place vegetables where we think they will look best or fit best, but experienced gardeners plan their gardens in early spring for a good reason. Let's get into all the things to consider before building and laying your beds. 1. Choose plants that make good roommates Part of the reason pros plan so much time is that there are such things as incompatible plants—their moon signs are polar opposites and you definitely shouldn't ask them to share an apartment. Have you ever had a toxic roommate? Some vegetables are considered allelopathic, meaning they may have toxic behaviors or even chemicals ...

That Adds Color to Your Landscape A well-designed border garden blends seamlessly into the surrounding hardscape. Often composed of a mix of perennials and annuals, these spaces add color and beauty to your landscape while creating continuity and a sense of completeness. Use the tips in this guide to planting a border garden to select and arrange the best mix of plants to help you achieve these goals. What is a border garden? Border gardens are by definition gardens that act as a demarcating border around buildings, walkways and other areas in the landscape. Over the past decade, border gardens have served the purpose of providing habitat for wildlife, including birds and especially pollinators. While in the past gardens had the added benefit of creating space for wildlife, today many designers choose to create border gardens that not only look good, but more importantly, support wildlife habitat. Tips for planting a border garden 1. Choose a color scheme There are endless...