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This is the 12th installment of “12 Tips to Having A Beautiful Yard” which is available as a FREE eBook download.
A beautiful way to complete the look of your outdoor space, and add structure to your Cape Coral landscaping, is through the use of walls. Having a stone wall makes a statement that is both casual and stately. A landscape wall provides a sense of permanence, and can add a timeless quality, even if the landscaping is new.
The addition of a stone wall is not only a… Read the rest of this entry »
This is the 11th installment of “12 Tips to Having A Beautiful Yard” which is available as a FREE eBook download.
If you’re fortunate enough to live in a climate, such as Florida, with beautiful weather year-round, then having a nice patio to enjoy your Florida landscape is a must! Patios or courtyards have always served as a lovely way to escape the confinement of indoors, while still enjoying the privacy and convenience of your home. Throughout history, people have enjoyed this type of outdoor space for…
This is the 10th installment of “12 Tips to Having A Beautiful Yard” which is available as a FREE eBook download.
Building a natural stone walkway or pathway is an ideal option to connect point A to point B in a Florida landscape. It is a beautiful way to add charm and character to your yard. In addition, by building a walkway or pathway, you can address the problem of foot traffic wearing an unsightly path in grass. You don’t need to fight the traffic patterns, you can simply accommodate and direct them with a walkway or pathway.
Planning Your Walkway:
This is the 9th installment of “12 Tips to Having A Beautiful Yard” which is available as a FREE eBook download.
A nice touch to your Florida landscape is the use of lighting. Using lights can create a certain ambiance, creating an ideal setting for evening gatherings of friends and family. It can be very romantic, however, it also has practical uses. You can use landscape lighting to…
This is the 8th installment of “12 Tips to Having A Beautiful Yard” which is available as a FREE eBook download.
What exactly is “shrubbery”?
A shrubbery is, by definition, a wide border to a garden where “shrubs” are thickly planted. It can also be a similar larger area with a path winding through it. Shrubbery was very popular in 19th-century gardens in England. In this era, a shrubbery garden was a collection of hardy shrubs, much different from a flower garden, which was a cutting garden to supply flowers in the house. The shrubbery was arranged as a winding walk, that brought the walker back to the terrace of the house. It usually had gravel paths, so that it dried quickly after a rain. A walk in the shrubbery offered a chance for a private conversation.
Now, fast forward to the 21st century. Shrubbery has become a popular part of Fort Myers landscaping, providing an outline or balance of your yard, or to add a bit of privacy.
Landscaping shrubs can come in all different sizes. They can be dwarfed sized, all the way up to something close to the size of a small tree. Many people will use shrubs to adorn their property line.
Here are some examples of different types of shrubbery you may want to consider for your Fort Myers landscaping:
There are many different types of plants you can incorporate into
your landscaping. Flowers can be selected based on their
color, size, aroma, or season. Take a look at some websites
for ideas on what kind of ground covers you would like. You
can arrange these plants to give your yard a unique and
personalized design.
Vines are a quick fix to a new landscape. Many grow
very quickly and help soften the lines of buildings or
structures. They can also bring everything together,
acting as a link to the rest of your plants and décor.
There are different varieties of vines and what kind you
choose will depend on the area you want them to grow.
For Fences: You will want a vine such as a grape vine
that have tendrils that latch out to small objects to hold
onto.
For Stone Walls or Boulders: Vines such as Boston ivy are
good for slick surfaces as they have less adhesive disc.
For Bushes or Tress: Vines like Honey suckle climb by twining
around other branches. This type of vine can sometimes get out of
control and start to cover everything.
This is the 6th installment of “12 Tips to Having A Beautiful Yard” which is available as a FREE eBook download.
Imagine you are sitting under the overhang of a beautiful shade tree. Perhaps you’re reading a book, or lounging in a hammock. Maybe you’ve spread out a blanket for a quaint picnic, or are lifting your child to help them reach a ripe piece of fruit. Imagine this is possible right in your own front yard.
Incorporating mature trees into your Florida landscaping can have many wonderful benefits.
This is the 5th installment of “12 Tips to Having A Beautiful Yard” which is available as a FREE eBook download.
Before you start digging up your yard, it is important to have a solid plan. For a beautifully landscaped outdoor area, you don’t want to just start putting in random plants. It takes a little research and strategic planning to ensure the layout will look nice and balanced, and that the plants will thrive in their environment.
Take a step outside, and look at your yard. Begin to envision the style you’d like to create. Take a trip to your local library and browse through some plant and landscaping books. Or, go online and spend some time looking through websites with information about plant varieties and Cape Coral landscaping layouts. Find out what types of plants, bushes, flowers, trees, maybe even retaining walls & pavers that you find most appealing. There are a few factors to keep in mind when deciding…
This is the 4th installment of “12 Tips to Having A Beautiful Yard” which is available as a FREE eBook download.
Adding a fountain to your Naples landscape is a simple way to give your yard style, elegance, and peaceful serenity. There are many benefits to making a fountain part of your landscape. The right fountain can compliment the theme of your outdoor living areas. Studies have also proven that the tranquil flow of water from a fountain can help with your overall well-being. The sights and sounds of running water are relaxing and will create a calming effect. This effect can cause a rise in serotonin, causing you to be more energized and experience a lift in your spirits.
If you are working within a budget, consider one of the many smaller fountains that are available. These can still provide you with the benefits of water features, such as the tranquil sound of running water, but will be a much smaller investment than a pond or waterfall.
For many fountains, little reconstruction is needed. Simply find the right spot and the right fountain. There are many different types of fountains, so you will need to determine which style is best for your Florida home garden.
Here are a few examples:
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