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Garden Design: Minimal is All the Rage
If you’re one of those people who simply love spending time in their garden because it has a lot to offer and because it reminds you so much of real nature; if you want to step into it and immediately feel as if you were in a forest or a park, you probably won’t really like the trend that is taking the world by storm. The “less-is-more” concept now dominates garden design, too. The days of cluttering our garden with every plant, item of furniture or water feature that we found attract..
Choosing the Right Types of Pavers for Pools Paths & Driveways
Choosing pavers for your garden landscaping? Before you go looking at paving patterns and designs it's important to know the best type of pavers for your purpose, budget and taste. In this post we'll help you choose the right type of pavers for pools, driveways and paths. Let's look at the pro's and con's of the most common types of pavers, clay, concrete and natural stone. Clay Pavers – As Rock Solid as Their Origin The Romans paved their streets with clay bricks everywhere they wen..
Landscape Design: Bridge the Gap between Art and Functionality
Most people see landscaping design and garden functionality on two different levels. Ask yourself: Do you want to create a garden which is a work of art meant only to be viewed, or do you want to create an extension to your home that will allow you more comfort and more pleasurable moments in your backyard? In order to achieve the latter, while considering the aspects of colours, shapes and balance, the design should always go hand in hand with purpose. A retaining wall or a bench can be turn..