Patio Furniture and More

Bog gardens can play an important role in your overall garden design, as they provide a perfect way to include lush growth into an otherwise bare and arid landscape. You also have a much wider range of plants to choose from, as opposed to selecting from a smaller range of suitable marginals for use in […]

Building a wildlife pond and incorporating it into your patio design is easier than you think, as you’re really just building a pond, and doing a few simple things to encourage the types of wildlife you hope to attract.
No matter how small the pool, if you provide a area of clear water for a week […]

Using rock to form the edges and boundaries of informal pools is one of the most creative (and ancient) techniques in water gardening. Each single rock adds to the overall impression and feel, so be sure to take special care when designing and positioning your rock borders.
That said, the goal is to create a natural […]

If your idea of perfect, peaceful tranquility is a Japanese water garden full of large Koi fish swimming lazily through the water, then you’re in luck, as we’re about to explore some simple, easy steps that can start you on the path of building your own personal Japanese water garden.
Probably the most important element of any […]

Choosing the right pump for your fish pond or water garden is important not only for the maintenance of your pond but for your pocketbook as well, since pumps can easily run into the hundreds of dollars and a poor decision can be costly. Below we’ll look at the major issues you should consider when […]

Properly preparing your garden pond for winter not only ensures that your plants and fish are healthy and fit in spring, but it reduces the amount of time you have to spend when getting your pond back into shape when the wather warms up. Below is a general quick checklist for preparing your pond for […]

Just because most home construction or renovation projects go over budget doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to the same fate. With careful planning, thought, and a healthy dose of will power, anyone can use the below tips to make sure their projects don’t spiral out of control:
Be Realistic: Probably the single most common […]