Making Sure Your Garden Flourishes

5 Reasons To Start Seeds Under Horticultural Lights

25 February 2022
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Many plants only reach maturity or produce a decent harvest if they are given a head start on the growing season. This is done by starting the seeds indoors or inside a greenhouse. Although you can attempt to depend on natural sunlight via windows for growing healthy seedlings, horticultural lighting systems are a much better option. Earlier Sowing In many areas, winter and early spring still mean cloudy days and minimal sunlight, so even an all-window greenhouse may not provide enough light to get seedlings to a healthy start. Read More

Effectively Lighting Your Garden

4 June 2021
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Your garden can be one of the most attractive parts of your property, and you may want to make sure that it can be enjoyed during the evening. To this end, you will need an effective lighting system that can properly illuminate this area of your property. While you may have experience with setting up the lighting inside your house, garden lighting solutions will have their own set of requirements that will have to be balanced. Read More

Installing An Attractive Gravel Border Around Your Home Is An Easy DIY Project

28 December 2020
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If you're looking for a natural way to keep pests out of your home, consider installing a border of gravel around your house. Gravel eliminates hiding places for mice, and it's less attractive to insects than mulch that decomposes. This project will require a lot of gravel, but you can have gravel delivered, so it's easy to use. Here are some ideas for buying and using gravel as foundation landscaping. Read More

Different Styles Of Brick Paver Patios

13 April 2020
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Brick pavers are a surprisingly versatile material for building a patio. You can get many different effects depending on what bricks you use and how you lay them. What's more, laying a brick paver patio can be a do-it-yourself job. Even if you decide to hire professional bricklayers, you'll have a unique patio. Below are a few ideas for different styles of brick paver patios. Mortared Brick The traditional style of laying brick is with mortar in between the bricks. Read More

Four Creative Ideas For Integrating Lights Into Your Landscape

24 January 2020
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Landscape lighting plays a significant role in the curb appeal of any yard. After dark, your lighting choices will be very important. Creative use of light can highlight sections of your lawn while leaving other areas artistically in shadow. While adding and removing bushes, trees, and other large landscaping features can be a significant project, changing lighting is often a much easier task. This ease gives you more freedom to play with ideas, design unique creations, and change your mind later if you decide that a particular approach isn't working. Read More

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