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Archive for April, 2010
Hardscape: Decorative Retaining Walls
06
Apr
You see them ll the time, people use them to line their driveways or accent their patios – retaining walls.
They can be built out of almost anything. For centuries people have used stones and bricks. Now they use railroad ties and formed concrete. When done correctly, they can look absolutely beautiful and add space and value to the place you love most; your home and garden.
As you can see from the photos, some retaining walls can be as tall as you want, while others will be only inches off the ground. It all depends on the look and purpose you need your wall to provide. It can also be either straight, curved, circular, or boxed. Retaining walls are also easy to build. See the schematic below for more information on how they work and should be constructed.
Lawn & Garden – Landscaping Ideas
03
Apr
Here we have several of photos of different landscaping ideas and themes. In the photo above, the owner created a stone patio accented by a circular garden bed around a tree. As a backdrop, they added a small wall to give it a sense of perimeter and space.
In the one above the owners left the lawn open, green and lush, surrounding the perimeter with the dreamy white picket fence and arbor.
This lawn has been accented with square stones, getting smaller as it extends out into the lawn. The stones are recessed, making for easy mowing and maintenance. You don’t have to worry about them becoming dislodged or chipping.
Here’s another lawn where they used larger stones creating a path and a patio. Notice how they used the 90 degree angles, to avoid a squared, boxed type of feel and look.
See below for more photos and ideas.
