Pantone has announced Classic Blue as the color of 2020. Dubbed as ‘solid’ and ‘dependable’ by the Smithsonian Magazine, this bold color will work great either as the primary color in your landscaping or as a highlight. In this blog, we give you 5 ways in which you can incorporate Classic Blue into your landscaping. Plant flowers with classic blue blooms. Lucky for you, there’s a dozen and more options to choose from for your blue flowers. From ‘Blue Boy’ Cornflower, to Grape Hyacinth, and blue daisies, even Balloon flowers and French Hydrangeas, these spectacular flowering specimens will surely make your outdoors a sight to … [Read More…]
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5 Trends to Watch Out for in 2020
A new decade is upon us. And with it comes the new trends we expect for 2020 and beyond. Below we list 5 of these trends. Walkways For 2020, meander around on paver pathways laid out in creative patterns. Using this inexpensive but versatile patio surface material, outdoor areas will see an increase of beautiful and simple paver walkways. Feel free to mix and match colors and textures for a more visually appealing outdoor path. Decks Relaxing on the deck will be a more popular pastime in the coming decade. While the movement has started since the second half of this decade, this trend will … [Read More…]
2 Types of Sprinklers for your Outdoor Areas
They say watering your own grass makes it greener than the other side. Watering is also one of the basic steps in maintaining a picture-perfect yard and garden looks picture-perfect. Hand-watering is great for small garden plots and yard. However, when you have a larger area to cover, this basic maintenance step can take so much time and effort. Enter sprinklers. This automated system can reduce your time spent on maintenance while still being cost-effective not only in terms of your water bill but also for your landscaping. Read on and find out which sprinkler system is best for your outdoor area. Traditional Sprinklers If … [Read More…]
Outdoor Kitchen Fit for a Fourth of July Celebration
For big celebrations with the family like the Fourth of July, outdoor kitchens prove to be a worthy investment. An outdoor kitchen allows you to entertain your family and friends al fresco without having the need to go out of the comfort of your own home. In this article, we’ll show you some of the past outdoor kitchen setups we’ve done in different scales. A wide U-shape layout, this outdoor kitchen allows for multiple people working in the space. There’s plenty of counterspace for food preparation while the storage area and ice box are neatly tucked underneath. On the other side, people coming from the … [Read More…]
5 Landscape Solutions for Long Side Yards
Side yards are one of the hardest, often overlooked, outdoor areas to design and landscape. It usually is beside your fence or wall overlooking your neighbor’s yard. In this article, we’ll give you 5 landscape solutions for a better and functional side yard. Privacy Panels Side yards usually are adjacent to your perimeter fence and are often overlooking into your neighbor’s yard or window. While it might sound easier to build a taller wall, perimeter fence heights are often under some building regulation. To retain privacy without having to break the rules, you can install a vertical panel instead. It can be a lattice grown … [Read More…]