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6 Easy Landscaping Designs Using Gravel

6 Easy Landscaping Designs Using Gravel

Thinking of easy landscaping designs? Gravel will be your best friend! They aren’t just used for unpaved driveways or as a base for your patio. It can be beautiful, too! It just takes some imagination. Gravel is a budget-friendly material that’s plentiful in a variety of colors. So how can you use them to improve…

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How to Prepare Your Landscape for Spring

How to Prepare Your Landscape for Spring

Ahh, it’s time to prepare your landscape for spring! As this is a period of renewal, saying goodbye to the harsh cold of winter, and looking forward to the return of lush green foliage and gorgeous blooms. When it comes to your yard, combining the beauty of spring with functionality requires a fair amount of…

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Tips for Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Your Landscape Design

Tips for Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Your Landscape Design

Balancing aesthetics and functionality in your landscape design doesn’t always come naturally. Landscape design is a unique endeavor because while it benefits significantly from creative flourishes and decisions, you still have to make things work practically. Here are some tips to ensure you get the best of both in your next landscaping project. Know and…

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Top Safety Tips for Handling Sand and Gravel

Top Safety Tips for Handling Sand and Gravel

It’s just a bunch of rocks, right? There shouldn’t be anything to be wary about safety tips in handling some gravel or sand. While these materials are harmless on their own, handling them during a landscaping project can get a little dicey. It’s good to know how to handle sand and gravel safely, just in…

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The Cost-Saving Benefits of Using Gravel for Your Next Landscaping Project

The Cost-Saving Benefits of Using Gravel for Your Next Landscaping Project

There are many advantages and cost-saving benefits to incorporating gravel into your landscaping — it’s versatile, durable, and eco-friendly. But the most important advantage of gravel is how much money it can save you. Just how does gravel save you money on landscaping costs? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of gravel and…

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Sand vs. Gravel: Which Is Better for Drainage?

Sand vs. Gravel: Which Is Better for Drainage?

It can be unclear whether sand or gravel is the better material to use for drainage. Both need proper maintenance and planning to be effective, but knowing which provides more drainage is the primary factor here. Keeping a healthy garden means carefully controlling the exact amount of water that flows through. Too little means your…

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Common Characteristics of Fill Dirt

Common Characteristics of Fill Dirt

For most construction (and many landscaping) projects, the type of soil that’s most common is, fill dirt, which is purely for creating a stable, solid base on which to build. While your garden needs nutritious, plant-sustaining topsoil to foster its growth, a concrete foundation has no such requirement. What Exactly Is Fill Dirt? There are…

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How to Choose the Right Rock Color for Your Landscape Project

How to Choose the Right Rock Color for Your Landscape Project

Here’s a simple guide to help you choose the perfect rock color for your landscape project. Landscaping is an art form and like any other, color plays an important role in the overall aesthetic and feel of a space. With that said, as you select rocks for your next landscaping project, you have to consider…

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Tips to Avoid Frustration When Using Pea Gravel

Tips to Avoid Frustration When Using Pea Gravel

Here are some tips to ensure a straightforward and frustration-free experience when using pea gravel in your next landscaping project. Thanks to the aesthetic and functional appeal of its smooth, rounded stones, pea gravel is a personal favorite of many homeowners and landscapers for everything from pathways to patios. When working with pea gravel, however,…

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